Latest Defence Jobs

Machine Learning Engineer

Develop and deploy production-grade machine learning systems for high-impact clients, particularly in the defence sector. Design scalable ML infrastructure, lead technical architecture decisions, and translate complex AI concepts for stakeholders. Work across the full ML lifecycle using cloud platforms and containerisation technologies.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Flexible Clearance Required

Full Stack Software Engineer

Design and build full-stack AI-powered applications, translating machine learning outputs into production-ready systems. Collaborate with data scientists and product managers to deliver scalable, user-centric solutions for global clients in regulated industries. Focus on robust architecture, cloud deployment, and client-facing technical leadership.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Lead Forward Deployed Engineer

Lead the technical direction of complex AI and machine learning projects, from strategy through to client deployment, while mentoring engineering teams and shaping reusable solutions across the organisation. Design scalable, reliable systems using Python and cloud platforms, and act as a technical advisor to both internal teams and external clients in high-stakes, regulated environments. Drive innovation by evaluating and integrating new technologies while ensuring architectural soundness and delivery excellence.

Faculty London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Customer Director - Professional Services

Leads AI transformation initiatives for professional services firms, building strategic relationships with C-suite stakeholders and guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver production-grade AI solutions. Focuses on automating complex knowledge work and scaling enterprise-wide AI adoption in regulated environments. Shapes go-to-market strategy and drives commercial growth through high-impact client engagements and thought leadership.

Faculty London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Physicist – Photonics & Optics

This role involves tackling diverse technical challenges in optical physics and applied science, with a focus on designing and developing photonic integrated circuits for applications in defence, healthcare, and energy. The physicist will work hands-on in the lab and on desk-based analysis, contributing to innovative projects such as sensing chips, imaging systems, and miniaturised photonic devices. Collaboration within multidisciplinary teams and rapid learning of new domains are central to the role.

Cambridge Consultants United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Graduate Physicist

This role involves tackling diverse technical challenges across healthcare, defence, and energy sectors by applying physics-based problem solving to real-world engineering projects. You'll work on cutting-edge systems such as holographic imaging, ultrasonic measurement, and magnetic positioning, combining lab work with simulation and analysis. The position emphasizes rapid learning, innovation, and collaboration within a supportive, R&D-driven environment.

Cambridge Consultants United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

A Senior Machine Learning Engineer will lead the deployment of AI models into production environments for engineering and physics simulations, working closely with customers and cross-functional teams. The role involves building scalable ML pipelines, mentoring engineers, and traveling globally to co-develop solutions on-site. The engineer will work with 3D data, CAE/CFD/FEA models, and time-series forecasting, translating R&D into robust, reusable tools.

PhysicsX England US$200,000 – US$250,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Staff Machine Learning Software Engineer, Research

This role involves leading machine learning research initiatives in a high-performance computing environment, focusing on scalable AI models for multi-physics simulation in engineering and science. The engineer will bridge research and production by transforming prototypes into robust, distributed systems, mentoring junior staff, and shaping technical strategy. Work spans cloud and on-premise infrastructure with a strong emphasis on MLOps, software engineering best practices, and real-world deployment across advanced industries.

PhysicsX London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Applied Scientist - All Levels

Conduct research to develop physical foundation models using machine learning for engineering applications, translating complex physics problems into mathematical formulations. Collaborate with ML engineers, simulation experts, and customers to build AI-driven simulation tools that solve real-world challenges in advanced industries. Publish findings in top-tier venues and guide technical direction through experimentation and innovation.

PhysicsX United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Applied Engineer

Develop and scale physical foundation models for AI-driven engineering simulation, bridging research and production. Work across the full stack from distributed training on multi-GPU cloud infrastructure to robust software implementation, collaborating with scientists and engineers to solve real-world physics problems. Contribute to reusable libraries and mentor team members in a high-impact, research-led environment.

PhysicsX United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Software Engineer - Go & Python (Core Services)

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Core Services team, you will design and build robust authentication, authorization, and access control systems for a multi-tenant AI-driven simulation platform. Your work will focus on creating secure, fine-grained permissions, identity management, and observability infrastructure to support regulated industries and enable secure collaboration among data scientists and simulation engineers.

PhysicsX London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Data Scientist

A Senior Data Scientist in Delivery will lead technical initiatives to integrate AI models into engineering simulation workflows, working directly with customers across industries like aerospace, energy, and semiconductors. The role involves building deep learning models, designing scalable data pipelines, and mentoring junior team members. Frequent international travel is required to collaborate on-site with clients, shaping production-ready solutions that solve real-world physics and engineering challenges.

PhysicsX United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Principal CFD Engineer

This role involves building and validating high-fidelity, multi-physics CFD models for real-world engineering challenges across aerospace, energy, and automotive sectors. The engineer will integrate simulations with AI-driven workflows, automate CAD and simulation pipelines, and collaborate directly with customers on-site to deliver optimised design solutions. A key focus is generating high-quality datasets for training machine learning models while advancing simulation best practices in an AI-CAE integrated environment.

PhysicsX United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Principal Machine Learning Engineer

Develop and deploy machine learning models integrated with engineering simulation data, focusing on scalable pipelines and real-world deployment in high-fidelity physics environments. Work directly with customers to translate AI research into production-grade tools, using 3D data, time-series forecasting, and optimization models. Lead technical architecture, mentor teams, and travel on-site to support implementation across aerospace, energy, and advanced manufacturing sectors.

PhysicsX United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Forward Deployed Software Engineer

This role involves building and deploying AI-driven simulation applications that solve complex engineering problems across industries like aerospace, energy, and semiconductors. You'll work directly with customers and data scientists to design end-to-end tools, develop RESTful APIs in Python, and deploy physics-based microservices on cloud infrastructure. The role emphasizes rapid prototyping, user feedback iteration, and distilling cross-domain solutions into reusable platform features.

PhysicsX United Kingdom