AI Solution Engineer

hackajob is partnering directly with Raytheon UK to hire for this role.

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat.

Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

About us: At OMNIA Training, we've brought together some of the UK's most innovative defence training organisations under one powerful mission: to transform the British Army's training system and create the best-trained Army in the world. OMNIA are redefining the British Army's collective training. To do that, we are looking for the best and brightest minds from across the UK.

The role: This is more than a job - it's a mission. You will be part of a high-impact, collaborative environment, where we expect everyone to live the values and standards of the British Army. Every person in our team plays a critical role in delivering OMNIA's vision; designing, delivering, and transforming collective training so the British Army is ready to fight and win.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and implementation of AI/ML solutions ensuring alignment with Army training objectives and Omnia architecture principles.
• Contribute to the design, development, and deployment of AI/ML solutions aligned to Army training objectives and enterprise architecture principles.
• Support the development and maintenance of ML pipelines including data preprocessing, feature engineering, model training, validation, and performance evaluation.
• Support integration of AI capabilities into secure operational environments, ensuring compatibility with DevSecOps pipelines and platform constraints.
• Monitor deployed models, analyse performance metrics, and implement tuning or retraining strategies to maintain operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with data engineers and software teams to support scalable, maintainable, and secure AI components.
• Review and apply ethical AI principles including bias mitigation, data governance, and regulatory compliance in defence contexts.
• Support the production of high-quality technical documentation to support maintainability, auditability, and knowledge transfer.
• Support stakeholder engagement through demonstrations, technical briefings, and translation of complex AI concepts into accessible insights.
• Investigate emerging AI tools and platforms for applicability to Army training use cases.
• Support the development of technical capability through structured learning.
• All other tasks required to deliver the programme.

Who we are looking for: You'll have a mission focus, and the enthusiasm and drive to 'get things done'. You'll want to work in collaboration with other defence training organisations, and the British Army. You won't let bureaucracy get in the way of what needs to be done, you'll learn lessons and share these lessons across the team. You'll understand what it means to put the mission first.

The successful candidate will support the development and integration of AI/ML models aligned with Army training goals and OMNIA architecture, assisting with data preparation, model evaluation, and workflow automation. They will collaborate with technical teams, document processes, monitor model performance, and contribute to ethical AI practices. The role also involves learning emerging technologies, supporting stakeholder communications, and working within DevSecOps engineers to ensure smooth deployment and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Python programming skills for AI/ML development.
• Experience with at least one major ML framework (e.g. PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn).
• Experience building and maintaining end-to-end ML pipelines (data ingestion, preprocessing, training, evaluation, deployment) and deployment to production environments.
• Understanding of feature engineering, model validation, and performance evaluation techniques.
• Experience integrating ML components into software systems via APIs or microservices.
• Experience working with version control (Git) and collaborative engineering practices.
• Experience contributing to CI/CD pipelines and containerised deployments (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience working with cloud or controlled compute environments.
• Ability to document technical solutions for maintainability, audit, and operational support.
• Understanding of secure coding principles and data protection requirements.
• Awareness of responsible AI considerations (bias mitigation, explainability, privacy).
• Analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating within cross-functional engineering teams.
• Security cleared or ability to obtain (SC or above).

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Postgraduate qualification in AI, Data Science, or related field.
• Ability to work within regulated or governed environments and frameworks.
• Relevant cloud, AI, or security certifications.
• Experience deploying ML models into production environments.
• Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, or cloud-native deployment architectures.
• Experience with MLOps tooling (e.g. MLflow, Kubeflow, model monitoring platforms).
• Experience applying DevSecOps practices within cloud or controlled environments.
• Exposure to large language models or generative AI systems.
• Experience with data engineering tools (e.g. Spark, Airflow, Databricks).
• Experience applying AI and automation to operational or productivity-focused use cases.
• Experience working in secure, restricted, or air-gapped environments.
• Experience supporting systems subject to accreditation or compliance processes.

What we offer:

• Be Part of a Groundbreaking Mission: Join the UK's most advanced defence training alliance, where industry experts converge to push boundaries and deliver excellence.
• A Culture Built on Collaboration: Work in an inclusive, high-performing team that celebrates ideas, supports growth, and is laser-focused on delivering results.
• Team dynamics: You will be part of a team that works together, across multiple organisations united in one mission.
• Work Across Borders, United in Purpose: Operate across organisations with one shared goal - improving capability across all domains.
• Drive Innovation: Your voice matters. We champion new ideas, welcome change, and believe in continuous improvement with a growth mind-set.
• Shape the Future: Play a crucial role in a long-term, future-facing programme with real-world impact on national defence.
• Career Growth & Benefits: Enjoy a strong benefits package, ongoing development opportunities, and clear pathways to progress within a trusted defence industry partner.

OMNIA Training and its partners are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities - what matters is your passion, your expertise, and your dedication to the mission.