Latest Defence Jobs

Principal Designer

A Principal Designer will lead the development of product and service design disciplines within Faculty’s Applied AI division, delivering high-impact client projects while building design capability from the ground up. The role combines strategic client engagement with executive-level consulting, shaping multidisciplinary teams and embedding human-centred design in AI solutions. This position bridges technical AI outputs with real-world commercial outcomes across government, finance, retail, and other sectors.

Faculty London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Lead the technical direction of complex AI/ML projects, designing scalable production systems and guiding engineering teams in high-risk environments. Drive model deployment, lifecycle management, and integration into large-scale platforms while setting architectural standards. Mentor engineers, define roadmaps, and advise on emerging AI technologies to ensure high-impact, responsible AI delivery across public sector clients.

Faculty London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

AI/ ML Research Consultant

The role involves applying AI and machine learning to real-world problems, ranging from early-stage research to developing deployable solutions. You will work on a variety of projects, including designing and deploying machine learning systems, conducting experiments, and collaborating with clients to deliver high-quality technical outcomes.

Lynx Recruitment Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £50,000 – £90,000 pa

AI (Machine Learning)Engineer

This role involves designing, developing, and deploying secure AI and ML solutions for autonomous and mission-critical systems. Responsibilities include building machine learning models, supporting autonomous capabilities with ROS 2, and ensuring adherence to Responsible AI and safety standards.

Akkodis Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom £80,000 – £85,000 pa

Senior Data Scientist

Leads high-impact AI projects in the defence sector, designing end-to-end data science solutions and robust software architectures. Mentors junior data scientists and collaborates with clients to translate complex problems into technical frameworks. Works on ethical, cutting-edge AI applications in high-stakes environments with a focus on delivery rigor and technical excellence.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom

Remote Permanent Flexible Clearance Required

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Lead the development and deployment of cutting-edge, production-grade machine learning systems for high-impact clients, particularly in the defence sector. Design scalable ML infrastructure, define best practices for ML deployment, and act as a technical advisor while mentoring junior engineers. Work in a cross-functional environment with strong emphasis on ethical, reliable AI and client collaboration.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Flexible Clearance Required

Deployment Strategist

As a Deployment Strategist, you will build and maintain relationships with key customer stakeholders, understand their engineering challenges, and translate them into product opportunities. You will own the customer onboarding journey, support delivery teams, and identify new areas for growth and innovation.

PhysicsX United Kingdom

Research Scientist - Large Geometry Models

This role involves owning a research work-stream focused on 3D geometry representation and generation, designing and training generative models, and working with ML and simulation engineers to solve complex engineering challenges. You will also champion research directions and mentor junior colleagues.

PhysicsX London, United Kingdom

AI Delivery Lead

Lead the design and deployment of enterprise AI and data transformation initiatives in highly regulated sectors, focusing on secure, scalable production systems. Guide technical roadmaps, mentor cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with governance and security standards. Work across AI/ML, generative AI, and cloud platforms to deliver end-to-end solutions from concept to operation.

Experis London, United Kingdom £70,000 – £110,000 pa

SC Cleared Solution Architect | AI, Data & Automation |

This role involves designing and architecting enterprise-scale AI, data, and automation solutions, working closely with customers to translate their needs into technical designs and implementations. You will focus on generative AI, RAG, vector databases, and multi-agent systems, using platforms like OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, and Google Gemini.

Opus Recruitment Solutions United Kingdom £80,000 – £90,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Machine Learning Researcher

As a Senior Machine Learning Researcher, you will work on diverse projects, from prototyping new ideas to extensive research initiatives. You will collaborate with software engineers to test and implement research outcomes, focusing on machine learning techniques, large language models, and statistical methods. The role involves both independent research and team collaboration, with a focus on optimizing models for deployment in various settings, including edge devices.

Darktrace United Kingdom

Verification Engineer

This role involves designing, developing, and verifying safety-critical embedded systems for autonomous platforms, including runtime assurance, mission safety, and certification. You will work closely with a specialized engineering team to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Profile 29 Ox281Ae, United Kingdom £45,000 – £65,000 pa

Software Engineer

This role involves designing and developing safety-critical embedded software for autonomous systems, focusing on runtime assurance, mission safety, and regulatory compliance. You will work with high-integrity languages like SPARK Ada and contribute to the certification of autonomous systems in aerospace and land domains.

Profile 29 Ox281Ae, United Kingdom £45,000 – £65,000 pa

Product Engineer, Cyber

This role involves building backend infrastructure and workflows for secure, AI-driven security operations. You will work closely with customers, design APIs, orchestrate long-running tasks, and ensure production quality and security.

OpenAI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Engineering Manager, Infrastructure

Lead a team building scalable, secure infrastructure to deploy AI applications in enterprise environments. Focus on production reliability, platform automation, and bridging AI research with real-world deployment. Work closely with product and security teams to improve developer velocity and operational excellence.

Scale AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required