AI/ML Engineer in Romsey

Great ideas come from different minds. That’s why we bring together engineers, scientists, analysts, and creatives from every background — and give them the trust, tools, and freedom to make a difference. What connects us is the mission: solving meaningful problems and building capability that protects what matters most. As the challenges evolve, so do we — working on the technologies that will shape tomorrow, not just today.

As an AI/ML Engineer, you will be an experienced researcher or developer with a strong interest in state-of-the-art AI and Machine Learning technologies. The AI/ML Engineer is responsible for delivering novel solutions to our customers' challenging problems (Technically Complex or Novel Research), leading teams of engineers in delivering a mixture of small, early-stage research projects and algorithmic components of larger, multi-disciplinary development programmes. Roke is a leading technology & engineering company with clients spanning National Security, Defence, Intelligence and Commercial markets. You will work alongside our customers to solve their complex and unique challenges.

As our next Senior AI/ML Engineer, you’ll be primarily "hands on" and actively providing technical expertise across a broad range of AI/ML disciplines, including Computer Vision, Reinforcement Learning, LLMs and NLP.

The Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in AI/ML R&D (e.g. computer vision, reinforcement learning, NLP, also including Large Language Models).
• Significant experience conceiving novel applications of AI/ML techniques, particularly adapting and applying academic research.
• Strong understanding of and experience in software engineering - Experience of working in, and leading, agile teams and delivering complexity at pace. This includes experience developing with widely used software tooling and development languages (including Python).

Built over a 70-year heritage, Roke offers specialist knowledge in sensors, communications, cyber, and AI and ML. We change the way organisations think and act – through dynamic insights from the analysis of multiple layers of data. We take care of the innovative, technical stuff that keeps everyone safe – that’s our mission, passion, and motivation.

Joining a team united by purpose and ambition, you’ll be at the heart of an exciting growth journey. At Roke, every individual counts. We push technical boundaries, together. We re-invest in product innovation, and we empower our people to make a difference.

With us you’ll be taking a leading role within engineering teams (sometimes multiple concurrently) on AI/ML related R&D projects, specifically providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers. Also, supporting business winning efforts by contributing to early-stage client interactions and leading technical bidding activities, including defining the solution, estimating task breakdowns and authoring technical content.

We promise interesting work with smart people.

Where you’ll work:

Alongside hybrid and flexible working options, you’ll find our Romsey site located within beautiful Hampshire countryside, close to the picturesque New Forest District and not far from a superb stretch of the south coast. This is no corporate concrete jungle; this is a manor house site, with ample parking, an on-site gym and a driveway full of daffodils in the spring.

Why You Should Join Us:

We have a competitive salary and access to a number of additional flexible benefits, which will cover Health and Wellbeing, Savings and Protection & Life, Leisure and Entertainment. Roke has a great community of groups with shared interests. These enable people to share ideas and be passionate about tools, technologies & techniques, which interest them.

Clearances: Due to the nature of this role, we require you to be eligible to achieve SC clearance.

The Next Step: Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.