Latest Defence Jobs

PhD RF Engineering - 2026 summer placement

This PhD placement involves contributing to the design and development of advanced RF systems, including communication, radar, and force protection systems. You will work on system design, antenna development, and RF circuit design, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver innovative solutions.

Cambridge Consultants United Kingdom

On-site Internship Flexible Clearance Required

PhD Software Security - 2026 summer placement

This PhD-level internship involves contributing to the research and development of advanced security technologies, including threat landscaping, post-quantum cryptography, and trusted execution. You will work with multidisciplinary teams on secure systems for defence and security domains, focusing on threat analysis, security architecture, and experimental validation.

Cambridge Consultants United Kingdom

On-site Internship Flexible Clearance Required

Business Technology Analyst

As a Business Technology Analyst, you will join Faculty AI's IT support team to ensure employees have the necessary technology to succeed. You will handle Level 1 technical issues, onboard new employees, manage in-office technology needs, and take ownership of specific IT projects, all while collaborating with expert engineers in a high-growth environment.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Lead Software Engineer

As a Lead Software Engineer with a focus on Machine Learning, you will set the technical direction and oversee the delivery of complex AI projects. You will work on high-risk, ill-defined projects, design and develop production-grade ML systems, and mentor team members while driving innovation and reusable solutions across the organization.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Lead the technical direction of large-scale AI/ML systems in high-risk, government-facing environments, designing production-grade architectures and guiding multi-disciplinary teams. Focus on scalable model deployment, CI/CD pipelines, and operationalising AI in cloud-native environments using Kubernetes and modern MLOps practices. Provide architectural leadership and mentorship while driving innovation in responsible, human-centric AI solutions.

Faculty London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Frontend Engineer

This role involves creating client-facing web applications that visualize AI-driven insights, working closely with data scientists and engineers in cross-functional teams. The engineer will build interactive data visualizations using React, TypeScript, and modern web technologies, while also shaping frontend standards and mentoring others. The position emphasizes technical excellence, reusable component development, and deployment on cloud platforms, particularly within government and public sector projects.

Faculty London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence Engineer

As a Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence Engineer, you will develop and evaluate advanced algorithms for complex weapon systems, focusing on image processing, computer vision, and deep learning. You will work in a dynamic, collaborative team that influences design decisions and has international connections.

MBDA Filton, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom £62,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Data Scientist

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will lead the delivery of advanced data science capabilities, working on innovative projects to help customers unlock value from complex datasets. You will mentor colleagues, shape the future of the data science team, and collaborate closely with a highly skilled team of Data Scientists, Software Engineers, and Technical Specialists.

MASS Little Paxton, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £45,000 – £65,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Software Solution Architect

Design and govern software architecture and CI/CD pipelines for autonomous combat engineering systems, integrating robotics, computer vision, sensor fusion, and simulation platforms. Ensure scalable, maintainable, and safety-compliant software frameworks in a defence R&D environment. Support system integration, field trials, and qualification processes for military-grade autonomous systems.

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Northumberland, United Kingdom £70,000 – £80,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Lead Data Scientist

Lead a team of data scientists to develop advanced AI and machine learning solutions for cybersecurity threat detection and prevention within a major UK financial institution. Focus on building scalable, ethical, and production-ready ML systems using GCP, with innovation in LLM-based automation, anomaly detection, and secure model deployment across a hybrid working environment.

Lloyds Banking Group Manchester, United Kingdom £92,701 – £109,060 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Lead Data Engineer

This role involves leading the data engineering function within a security and AI innovation lab, focusing on building scalable, secure data platforms and pipelines that support advanced analytics and machine learning. The engineer will define strategy, drive technical execution, mentor teams, and collaborate across security, cloud, and product functions to enable proactive threat defence. Emphasis is placed on secure-by-design principles, production-grade data foundations, and fostering a high-performance engineering culture in a regulated environment.

Lloyds Banking Group Edinburgh, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom £92,701 – £109,060 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Strategic Bids Architect - multiple roles

As a Strategic Bids Architect, you will lead the design and governance of advanced digital, data, and AI architectures for high-value bids. You'll work closely with growth, service design, and senior stakeholders to create innovative, cloud-native solutions that demonstrate measurable outcomes and support digital transformation.

Reed B32Ta, B3 2TA, United Kingdom £100,000 – £160,000 pa

Hybrid Contract Flexible Clearance Required

Senior AI Product Design

This senior design leadership role involves building AI-powered digital products in complex, data-rich environments. Responsibilities include leading end-to-end product design, translating complex AI/ML capabilities into user-friendly interfaces, and mentoring junior designers. The role has a significant impact on how organisations adopt AI responsibly and effectively.

eFinancialCareers London, United Kingdom £85,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Full Stack Data Engineer

This role involves building and maintaining end-to-end data solutions, developing user-facing tools and dashboards, and integrating AI/ML capabilities into live systems. You will work in a client-facing environment, translating complex requirements into scalable data products and supporting real-time decision-making.

eFinancialCareers London, United Kingdom £35,000 – £55,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Join our growing AI & Cyber Practice

This role involves designing and securing AI systems, identifying risks, and embedding security controls. You will work on mission-critical programmes in government, healthcare, defence, and critical infrastructure, ensuring AI systems are resilient, scalable, and production-ready.

Methods Central London, W3 0BJ, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required