Job Description
Lead Technologist£85000 GBPHybrid WORKINGLocation: United Kingdom (Greater London - Chelmsford) Type: PermanentLead Technologist - Artificial Intelligence & MLLocation: Chelmsford (Hybrid: 2 days onsite/week + occasional SE travel)Salary: up to £85,000 + 10% bonusHours: 37 per weekRole Overview:This strategic role is suited to an experienced AI/ML professional who can provide technical leadership across a portfolio of advanced R&D programmes. You will guide both internal delivery and external engagement in domains including NLP, LLMs, computer vision, reinforcement learning, and AI for sensor applications. The role blends hands-on innovation with assurance, mentoring, and proposal direction.Key Requirements: PhD in a relevant field with 10+ years' AI/ML experienceDemonstrable leadership of AI teams and successful project deliveryExpertise in technical assurance, proposal writing (e.g., Dstl, EPSRC), and mentoringDeep domain experience in one or more of: RF, autonomy, NLP, graph MLBenefits: Up to £85,000 base salary plus 10% bonusStrategic leadership role with visibility across national-level programmesFlexible hybrid working model and support for occasional travelCollaboration with academic and internal centres of excellenceOpportunities to publish, patent, and shape future capability directionsSupport for security clearance and long-term career growth in the defence sectorFor more information, please apply below or contact me directly.Reference: AMC/SCA/LTTLead TechnologistReference: AMC/SCA/LTTPostcode: CM1#shcaTPBN1_UKTJ