Principal AI & Algorithms Engineer (Defence & Security)

The Role

We have an opportunity for a Principal Engineer in our AI & Algorithms department,

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

require

cutting edge

algorithms. As

one of the senior technical voices in the team,

you’ll

be

architecting the

algorithmic

approach on

our projects, setting the technical bar for others, and helping shape the work we

deliver.

As well as

hands-on engineering,

you’ll

spend time with clients, using your

expertise

to win new projects as well as deliver them.

You’ll

work

in multidisciplinary teams that use

our labs and computing resources

to enable us to deliver

ambitious

projects. 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.

We

offer a flexible approach to hybrid working, although some of the projects you will be working on will require

full-time working in the office. What

you’ll

be doing

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.

Acting as technical lead and architect on our larger, more complex projects, owning the technical solution and the value it delivers to the client.

Setting technical direction and acting as technical reviewer across the department, with your opinion

sought

by colleagues.

Leading the development of proposals and costed work programmes, turning client problems into work we can win and deliver.

Driving internal capability and demonstrators that keep us at the leading edge and

open up

new conversations with clients.

Mentoring engineers and conducting technical interviews to help us recruit and grow strong people.

Contributing to how the department works, improving our processes and technical standards.

What you can bring We are looking for an experienced engineer, with the breadth to lead the algorithmic component of multidisciplinary work and the ability to work with our commercial teams to help create and win new work. 5+ years’

experience designing and delivering

cutting edge

algorithms

for

intelligent systems, including

working on defence or security projects.

Technical skills in one or more of:

transformer

models,

diffusion models, reinforcement learning, machine

vision

and perception.

A

strong

undergraduate degree

in

a relevant technical subject, such as AI/machine learning, computer science,

mathematics

or,

physics. A PhD in a relevant subject is welcome but not

required; deep, demonstrable industrial

expertise

is what matters.

Strong Python and software engineering judgement. The ability to architect the technical approach on complex projects and to review the work of others, including working autonomously as the technical authority.

Experience mentoring and developing engineers.

Experience

working with non-technical stakeholders for your work.

Interest in

working directly with

clients

and contributing to proposals and sales conversations.

A genuine affinity for working in the defence and security sector.

Because

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 ( https://www.gov.uk/guidance/united-kingdom-security-vetting-applicant ). You must be able to work in the UK without restrictions

in accordance with

UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake

an appropriate level

of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government criteria.

While not essential requirements, we would also be

very interested

if you have experience with any of the following:

Technical experience with any

of:

signal processing, edge computing, statistical modelling,

numerical optimisation, or simulation.

A track record

of building client relationships and leading the technical side of sales campaigns and proposals.

An established external profile: publications, conference

talks

or shareable project credentials

A PhD or published research in a data-driven field

Why Cambridge Consultants?

Cambridge Consultants creates exciting and novel breakthroughs in technology and products. Our work on intelligent systems area has helped create world-first and market-changing technologies including

real-time AI-enhanced medical imaging ,

autonomous defence systems against cyberattacks , and

edge algorithms to help visually impaired people navigate indoor spaces .

We combine our research output with engineering rigour to create innovative and robust solutions to solve complex problems presented to us by our clients. We help clients across a diverse range of markets, including defence/security, healthcare, biotech, industrial and energy, so there is no shortage of variety.

At the heart of what we do are talented and motivated multi-disciplinary teams empowered to create

cutting edge

technologies and systems to solve difficult problems for our clients.

We offer a diverse, fun, and challenging work environment where

you'll

have the chance to work on a wide variety of projects that deliver real value using technology.

We recognise and celebrate individual talen