Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Job description

Machine Learning Engineer

Location: UK (hybrid/on-site as required)

Rate: £550 per day (Outside IR35)

Security Clearance: Must hold UK SC Clearance

Contract Machine Learning Engineer – Defence AI Programmes

We are supporting a specialist AI organisation delivering advanced machine learning capability into the defence sector. They require a Contract ML Engineer to support ongoing high-priority programmes.

This is an outside IR35 engagement at £550 per day, suited to an experienced contractor who can operate independently within secure environments.

The Role

You will work on the development and optimisation of advanced ML models, contributing to applied AI solutions across defence and national security projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing deep learning models
• Developing computer vision and pattern recognition systems
• Building and refining synthetic data pipelines
• Supporting modelling and simulation environments
• Deploying models within secure production systems

Required Experience

• Demonstrable experience delivering ML solutions within the defence sector
• Strong Python software engineering background
• Deep Learning experience (TensorFlow, Keras or equivalent)
• Experience with DNNs and advanced ML techniques
• Computer Vision expertise
• Comfortable working in secure, regulated environments

Engagement Details

• £550 per day
• Outside IR35
• Long-term programme potential
• High-impact defence projects

This role is ideal for a seasoned ML contractor who is comfortable navigating secure programmes and delivering robust, production-ready AI solutions.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

07-03-2026

Profession type

ICT

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English