Lead Technologist - Artificial Intelligence & ML
£85,000 GBP
Hybrid WORKING
Location: Chelmsford, East of England - United Kingdom Type: Permanent
Lead AI & Machine Learning Technologist
Location: Great Baddow | Hybrid (2 days onsite) | Salary up to £85,000 + 10% bonus | SC Clearable
A leading defence technology organisation is seeking a Lead AI & Machine Learning Technologist to join their expanding Data and Decision Support capability. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex AI research projects spanning reinforcement learning, NLP and large language models, knowledge graphs, and AI applications in radar, sonar, and remote sensing.
About the Opportunity
The successful candidate will work within a 35-strong AI/ML team comprising approximately 25 scientists and 10 product engineers. This hands-on role involves leading technical delivery, providing engineering assurance on bids and publications, mentoring junior researchers, and influencing research direction. Collaboration with academic partners and internal stakeholders across government and commercial sectors will be key.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead delivery of complex AI research and development projects
2. Provide engineering assurance on proposals, publications, and technical deliverables
3. Mentor and guide juni...