At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and innovate in Defence AI, Machine Learning, and Data Engineering projects.
- Company: Rapidly growing tech company focused on Defence and National Security.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £120,000+, with opportunities for exceptional candidates.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team where your decisions shape the future of Defence technology.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in high-stakes environments while owning complex systems.
- Qualifications: Experience in Defence or secure environments, with strong technical leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We’re building something serious in Defence AI. A rapidly scaling, well-funded technology business is expanding its engineering capability across AI, Machine Learning, Data, Software and Infrastructure — supporting Defence, National Security and Public Sector programmes across the UK. This is not a single-role hire. We’re hiring across multiple disciplines with a clear focus on technical leadership, ownership and delivery in complex environments.
We’re looking for engineers and leaders across:
- AI Engineering (LLMs, RAG, Applied AI systems)
- Machine Learning Engineering (model development, optimisation, deployment)
- Data Engineering (Spark, Databricks, cloud data platforms)
- Full Stack Software Engineering (end-to-end system ownership)
- DevOps / Platform Engineering (CI/CD, Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure)
- Low-Level / Embedded Engineering (high-performance, constrained systems)
What matters most
We’re not hiring based on job titles. We’re looking for people who:
- Build and own complex systems end-to-end
- Have experience in Defence, National Security or secure government environments
- Understand production-grade engineering, not just prototypes
- Can operate in ambiguous, high-trust technical environments
- Take technical leadership seriously — regardless of seniority label
Technical leadership roles available
Alongside strong engineers, we are also hiring technical leads and principal-level specialists who can:
- Set technical direction and standards
- Lead multi-disciplinary teams
- Engage with Defence and Government stakeholders
- Shape architecture across large-scale programmes
Why this is different
This is a well-funded Defence AI business in serious growth mode — combining startup pace with defence-grade delivery. Engineers here are trusted to make technical decisions, influence architecture and work on systems that genuinely matter.
Package
Up to £120,000+ (higher available for exceptional candidates) UK Wide. Defence, National Security & Public Sector programmes. High-impact engineering across AI, data and secure systems.
If you’re building in Defence, AI or complex regulated environments and want more ownership, more influence and more technical depth — we should talk.
Speak to Bradley.Collings@ansonmccade.com for more information.
Data & Digital Transformation Lead in England employer: ANSON MCCADE
Join a rapidly scaling, well-funded technology business that is at the forefront of Defence AI innovation. With a strong emphasis on technical leadership and ownership, we foster a collaborative work culture where engineers are empowered to make impactful decisions in complex environments. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through diverse opportunities across multiple disciplines, ensuring that you can develop your skills while contributing to vital national security programmes.
