Machine Learning Engineer - Defence

Machine Learning Engineer - Defence ££60,000 - £90,000 GBP Hybrid WORKING

Location:

Manchester;

Bristol;

London;

Newcaslte , Manchester, North West - United Kingdom Type:
Permanent Machine Learning Engineer Newcastle | Manchester | Bristol | London | Hybrid | Permanent 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'll 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. Reference: AON/AMC/BCMachine

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