Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Engineer

Location(s): UK, Europe & Africa: UK: London BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber, and intelligence experts. We work across 10 countries to collect, connect, and understand complex data, enabling governments, armed forces, and commercial businesses to unlock digital advantages in demanding environments. Job Title: Machine Learning Engineer Location: London – Flexible and hybrid working options available; please consult with your recruiter for details. Referral Bonus: £5,000 Are you passionate about AI/ML technology? Join BAE Systems as an experienced Machine Learning (ML) Engineer. In our AI team, you will collaborate with National Security Customers to identify how AI/ML solutions can add value. You will lead prototype development, designing, implementing, and deploying AI solutions. This role requires a solid foundation in software engineering, statistics, and AI/ML concepts, along with awareness of the latest advancements in the field. You will be part of a multidisciplinary AI team focused on developing AI propositions that benefit our customers, working alongside Data Scientists, AI Strategy Leads, and Delivery Managers. Your responsibilities include understanding user needs, establishing our market position, developing skills and career paths in AI, building our AI partner ecosystem, and fostering innovation through AI experiments. Working in a small team, you'll have ownership and responsibility aligned with your appetite, while being supported by our broader National Security community. You will collaborate with data scientists to understand data requirements, clean and organize data, and build scalable capabilities. Conduct AI experiments to validate technical assumptions and assess technology maturity. Develop, test, and deploy machine learning models, demonstrating their transition from prototypes to products, and support other teams developing ML solutions. This is a pivotal time to join our AI growth journey, developing innovative products and services that support our mission and make a significant impact on UK security. Prototyping applications with ML models to test feasibility and impact. Engineering and deploying ML-based solutions end-to-end. Monitoring and optimizing model performance. Exploring latest ML/AI advancements. Ensuring compliance with AI ethics and policies. Providing technical guidance on ML implementation. Programming in Python, Java, .Net, JavaScript, or C++. Preferred experience includes refining models with data scientists, defining MLOps strategies, ensuring data quality, conducting data analysis, maintaining documentation, working with cloud ML services (AWS, Azure), integrating various database systems, and utilizing CI/CD tools. Security clearance is required; Flexible working hours and hybrid working arrangements. ~25 days holiday, with options to buy, sell, or carry over days. ~ Private medical/dental insurance, pension, cycle-to-work scheme, and more. ~ Dedicated Career Manager for professional development. ~ Participation in company bonus schemes. ~ Access to diversity and support groups. We foster a culture of collaboration, offering opportunities across the public sector and encouraging work-life balance. We help nations and organizations defend against cyber threats, reduce risks, and transform operations. We employ over 4,000 people across 18 countries and value diversity and inclusion. Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We embrace hybrid working, combining remote and in-office work for flexibility and well-being. We promote a culture of diversity and inclusion, where varied perspectives and backgrounds drive excellence. #