Machine Learning Engineer

Lead Machine Learning Engineer – Defence & Security

SC Cleared / Eligible | Sole British Citizen

We’re looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to design, build, and deploy production‑grade AI systems within high‑stakes defence and security environments.

This role focuses on taking machine learning from prototype to real‑world deployment
, working closely with engineers, data scientists, and commercial stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and impactful solutions.

• Build and deploy production‑grade ML software, tooling, and infrastructure
• Design reusable, scalable ML solutions and deployment patterns
• Lead technical scoping and architectural decisions for client engagements
• Collaborate across engineering, data science, and commercial teams
• Translate complex ML concepts into clear guidance for non‑technical stakeholders
• Define and uphold best practices for deploying ML at scale
• Strong Python and software engineering fundamentals
• Experience ope rationalising ML models (e.g. Scikit-learn, Tensor Flow, PyTorch)
• Hands‑on cloud experience (AWS, Azure or GCP), including security considerations
• Containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Solid grounding in core ML concepts, probability, and statistics
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑facing skills

• Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC)
• Willing to work up to 3 days per week on‑site (London and other UK locations) (expensed)