Machine Learning Engineer – Defence Sector

Company: Newton Colmore Consulting
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Location: Cambridge
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will contribute to ML/AI initiatives across defence, security and intelligence tech at a growing Cambridge-based organisation. You’ll work with cross-functional teams, from engineers to scientists, on projects ranging from smaller proofs-of-concept to large-scale programs. The role offers meaningful impact through cutting-edge technologies and the potential to shape national security capabilities. A clear path for career development, competitive compensation and strong support are provided in an environment with fewer bureaucratic hurdles.

Pay / Benefits

  • competitive salary
  • bonuses
  • pension benefits
  • complimentary meals
  • health insurance
  • ongoing skills training

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deploy ML/AI solutions for defence and security applications
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical and electronic engineers and researchers
  • Engage in projects of varying scope, from small initiatives to large ongoing programs
  • Translate complex problems into practical ML/AI approaches
  • Support security clearance processes and adhere to relevant compliance requirements

Key requirements

  • Several years of ML/AI project experience (preferred)
  • Ability to obtain security clearance
  • A degree suitable for ML/AI work
  • Experience working on cross-disciplinary projects (advantageous but not mandatory)
  • collaboration
  • problem-solving
  • effective communication
  • adaptability

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Posted: October 1st, 2026