At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop machine learning solutions for defence applications.
- Company: Specialist technology consultancy focused on high-impact engineering.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and exposure to advanced AI technologies.
- Other info: Flexible locations: Newcastle, Manchester, Bristol, or London.
- Why this job: Tackle real-world AI challenges in secure environments and make a difference.
- Qualifications: Strong ML fundamentals, programming skills, and problem-solving abilities required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 90000 £ per year.
Our client is a specialist technology consultancy delivering high-impact engineering across defence and complex environments, supporting organisations operating in secure, mission-critical settings. The focus is on solving complex problems through advanced machine learning and AI capabilities within constrained and high-assurance environments.
This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge machine learning and large language model (LLM) systems, contributing to impactful solutions where performance, reliability, and security are critical.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Design and develop machine learning and LLM-based solutions
- Work on advanced AI systems within secure and constrained environments
- Apply deep technical knowledge across ML, statistics, and optimisation
- Contribute to real-world AI applications in defence and high-assurance settings
- Collaborate with engineers and clients to solve complex challenges
- Take ownership of delivery within high-impact projects
Your Responsibilities:
- Develop and deploy machine learning models and LLM-based systems
- Apply knowledge of transformer architectures and LLM principles
- Optimise model performance, inference, and efficiency
- Evaluate model behaviour using established performance frameworks
- Contribute to solutions deployed in edge, constrained, or air-gapped environments
- Apply best practices in AI safety, explainability, and robustness
- Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate ML systems into production environments
Key Requirements:
- Strong understanding of machine learning fundamentals
- Solid foundation in mathematics and statistics
- Hands-on experience with LLMs and transformer architectures
- Experience with model evaluation and inference optimisation
- Strong programming experience (typically Python)
- Ability to work on complex problems within constrained environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
- Clear communication skills and ability to work in client-facing environments
- UK national, eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC)
You will gain exposure with:
- Advanced LLM and AI system development
- Deployment of ML systems in secure and resource-constrained environments
- Real-world applications of AI safety and explainability
- High-impact defence and national security programmes
- Complex engineering challenges requiring both theory and practical delivery
Why Join:
- Work on cutting-edge AI problems with real-world implications
- Operate within a high-performance, engineering-focused environment
- Gain exposure to advanced ML, LLMs, and secure systems
- Take ownership of meaningful technical delivery
- Flexible working across Newcastle, Manchester, Bristol, and London
Interested? Apply now.
Machine Learning Engineer - Defence in West Bromwich employer: ANSON MCCADE
Join a leading technology consultancy that excels in delivering high-impact engineering solutions within the defence sector. With a strong focus on advanced machine learning and AI, our company fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, offering employees the chance to tackle complex challenges while contributing to national security. Enjoy flexible hybrid working arrangements across major UK cities, alongside opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic environment dedicated to cutting-edge technology.
