Senior AI & Algorithms Engineer (Defence & Security)

About the role

<p>&nbsp;</p> <h2><strong>The Role&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h2> <p>We have an opportunity for a Senior Engineer in our AI &amp; Algorithms team, working with a particular focus on our defence and security clients. You’ll join a team of talented engineers and scientists designing, building and testing intelligent systems that solve hard, real-world problems, such as signal processing (sensor data, radar), vision, and information processing (transformers, edge AI).</p> <p>As an AI Engineer, you’ll take the technical lead on parts of our projects, mentor more junior colleagues, and play an active part in shaping and winning new work. With well-equipped labs and substantial computing resources behind you, you’ll turn state-of-the-art research into systems our clients can depend on.&nbsp;</p> <p>Much of our defence and security work requires security clearance, so we ask for it up front. You won’t work exclusively in that sector, but a genuine interest in it matters to us. Some examples of the projects we do can be found <a href="https://www.cambridgeconsultants.com/industries/defence-and-security/">here</a>.</p> <p>We&nbsp;offer a flexible approach to hybrid working, although some of the projects you will be working on will require&nbsp;full-time working in the office.</p> <h2><strong>What you’ll be doing&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Applying data-driven software development in machine learning/AI, applied statistics, and sensor processing, alongside mathematical computing techniques such as digital signal processing, simulation, and numerical optimisation.</li> <li>Taking technical ownership of significant parts of client projects, delivering quality work to budget and schedule with little supervision.&nbsp;</li> <li>Acting as technical authority or technical lead on smaller projects and contributing to the technical direction of larger ones.&nbsp;</li> <li>Mentoring and supporting less experienced engineers and helping them develop as technical consultants.&nbsp;</li> <li>Working directly with clients to understand their problems, show what’s possible, and build their confidence in our work.&nbsp;</li> <li>Contributing to proposals and helping scope new work, translating client needs into credible technical approaches.&nbsp;</li> <li>Building demonstrators and internal capability that showcase our expertise in defence, security and adjacent markets.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <h2><strong>What you can bring</strong></h2> <ul> <li>3+ years’ experience delivering applied AI and machine learning solutions, and the judgement that comes with it.</li> <li>Strong Python programming skills and a solid grasp of modern software development practice.&nbsp;</li> <li>&nbsp;A strong undergraduate degree in a relevant technical subject, such as AI/machine learning, computer science, mathematics, physics or theoretical physics.&nbsp;</li> <li>A track record of delivering quality technical work in a team.</li> <li>The ability to lead and mentor others.</li> <li>An interest in working with clients and getting involved in proposals and sales conversations.</li> <li>A genuine affinity for working in the defence and security sector.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>While not essential requirements, we would also be&nbsp;very interested&nbsp;if you have experience with any of the following:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Previous experience working on defence or security projects.</li> <li>Technical experience with any of: signal processing, edge computing, statistical modelling, numerical optimisation, or simulation.&nbsp;</li> <li>A PhD or published research in a data-driven field.</li> <li>Experience leading or mentoring a small technical team.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Because&nbsp;of where this role sits, holding (or being able to obtain) UK security clearance is essential. You must be eligible to obtain Security Check (SC) level security clearance (<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/united-kingdom-security-vetting-applicant">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/united-kingd

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