Machine Learning Engineer

Machine Learning EngineerLocation: Newcastle (5 days onsite)
Salary: £40,000£120,000 depending on experience

Were supporting a rapidly growing defence technology consultancy as they continue to expand their engineering capability across AI, machine learning, and advanced software solutions.

They are looking for Machine Learning & LLM Engineers from graduate level through to technical leadership to work on complex projects where cutting-edge technology is applied to real-world defence and national security challenges.

This is an opportunity to work in a high-calibre engineering environment, solving technically challenging problems while helping shape the future of AI-enabled systems.

What youll be working on:

• Developing and optimising machine learning models and AI systems
• Working with Large Language Models (LLMs) and transformer architectures
• Evaluating model performance and improving inference efficiency
• Applying machine learning techniques to complex datasets
• Exploring AI safety, explainability, and responsible AI practices
• Building solutions for secure, constrained, or specialist environments

What we're looking for:

• Strong understanding of machine learning fundamentals
• Knowledge of LLM principles and transformer architectures
• Strong mathematics and statistics foundation
• Experience with Python and ML frameworks
• Understanding of model evaluation and optimisation techniques
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly

Experience with explainable AI, AI security, edge environments, or defence applications would be advantageous.

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to work across cutting edge technology within AI
• Private medical cover
• Annual bonus

Interested? Reach out directly to Erin Robinson at Anson McCade