AI Software Engineer in Bristol

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

As an AI Software Engineer, you will join our team in Bristol to support our activities within the Aerospace sector. Working within the Engineering Methods & Tools Department, you will take a leading role in the design, development, and deployment of AI solutions that support engineering activities. Based on-site in Bristol, you will collaborate closely with senior engineers, data scientists, and stakeholders to improve productivity, efficiency, and innovation across the Aerospace sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership to ensure consistency, reliability, and continuity across AI projects
• Design, prototype, and implement machine learning models and AI solutions for engineering applications
• Design and build scalable AI and ML systems suitable for deployment in an engineering environment
• Manage data pipelines, ensuring data quality and availability
• Collaborate with data scientists, product owners, and stakeholders to manage the end-to-end model development lifecycle
• Promote AI best practices and continuous improvement across the department
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with deployed AI systems
• Produce clear and structured technical documentation throughout the development process

Qualifications:

Required Skills:

• Strong experience in AI / machine learning system development
• Ability to design and implement scalable ML architectures
• Experience managing data pipelines and data quality
• Strong collaboration skills within multi-disciplinary engineering teams
• Ability to provide technical direction and leadership on AI projects

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
• Proven experience delivering AI or machine learning solutions in an industrial or engineering environment
• Strong understanding of software development best practices

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working within aerospace or regulated engineering environments
• Familiarity with engineering methods, tools, or digital transformation initiatives
• Experience with MLOps, model deployment, and lifecycle management
• Knowledge of Python and common ML frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn)

Additional Information:

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies. At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals. Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

Compensation & Benefits:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

EEO & Security:

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes. This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance.