Overview
Machine Learning Engineer - Defence Tech Start Up - Cambridge
A UK-based deep defence-tech startup backed by Entrepreneur First is looking for a Senior ML Engineer to join their Core ML team in Cambridge.
What you can expect
* Develop planning & estimation algorithms for real-world UxVs
* Write robust ML software in Python & C++ for field deployment
* Work with high-fidelity simulation (Isaac Sim) and real-world aerial platforms
* Design & validate sensor fusion and state estimation pipelines
* Directly contribute to advancing our system toward TRL 7
What we’re looking for
* MSc/PhD in ML, Robotics, or a related field
* 5+ years writing production-quality code in Python and C++
* Strong background in probabilistic ML, Bayesian inference, Gaussian Processes, or RL
* Experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow
* Skilled in testing, CI/CD, and collaborative software development
Bonus points if you have
* Experience with ROS 2, DDS, or real-world deployment on UAVs/UGVs
* Deep understanding of sensor fusion and filters like EKF
* Hands-on with multi-agent RL or planning under uncertainty
* Familiarity with real-time systems and comms latency challenges
What’s in it for me
* Competitive compensation+ equity
* Unique opportunity to define how robot collaboration will look in the next decade.
* Work on cutting-edge autonomy for mission-critical applications with direct impact on their core product.
Please apply now for immediate consideration!
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology
Industries
* IT Services and IT Consulting
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