Lead Technologist - AI & ML
££85,000 GBP
10% bonus
Hybrid WORKING
Location: United Kingdom (East of England - Chelmsford) Type: Permanent
Lead Technologist - Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Location: Chelmsford (2 days a week)
Salary: Up to £85,000 + 10%
We're looking for a Lead Technologist with deep expertise in AI/ML to drive technical excellence across projects in defence, security, and advanced data analytics.
You'll guide teams working on cutting-edge areas including reinforcement learning, LLMs, NLP, knowledge graphs, remote sensing, RF signal processing, and autonomy.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead complex AI/ML R&D projects and provide engineering assurance
* Mentor and support junior researchers and developers
* Shape and direct novel research in collaboration with universities and partners
* Present insights to stakeholders across technical and non-technical domains
About You:
* PhD in a relevant field with 10+ years of AI/ML experience
* Proven track record leading technical teams and securing research funding
* Strong background in areas like NLP, computer vision, graph ML, or signal processing
* Skilled in Python and familiar with frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow
* Experience with engineering assurance and proposal writing (e.g. Dstl, EPSRC)
This is a unique opportunity to influence high-impact innovation in a multi-disciplinary, research-driven environment.
Reference: AMC/JMR/LTE
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