AI Engineer - SC Cleared

Newcastle - on-site role, expensed wider travel requiredUp to £105,000 DoE + packageActive SC or DV Clearance required2-stage virtual interview processExperience required in AI/ML, LLMs, Python, Customer ConsultancyWe're supporting a fast-growing, high-performing technical consultancy specialising in AI, data and software solutions across Defence and financial services. The business brings together high-calibre technical talent to solve complex problems in demanding environments. Headquartered in Newcastle, they are building a growing team of engineers working on cutting-edge technology for secure sector customers.The RoleAs an AI Engineer, you'll work across Defence projects ranging from early-stage research and POCs through to fully engineered AI solutions. Projects can span AI safety and security, edge AI, explainability, robustness in contested environments, agentic AI, LLMs/RAG and multi-modal AI, alongside novel machine learning approaches. This is a hands-on opportunity with exposure across the AI engineering stack and working on technically challenging, real-world problems.Responsibilities Deliver AI solutions from POCs through to productionApply ML/AI techniques to complex Defence challengesProvide technical expertise across projects and client engagementsDevelop robust, maintainable software using strong engineering practicesWork across LLMs/RAG, agentic AI, multi-modal AI, edge AI, explainability and AI robustnessCollaborate with engineers and share technical knowledgeExperience RequiredStrong understanding of AI/ML fundamentals and underlying algorithmsExperience in one or more areas including LLMs/RAG, agentic AI, multi-modal AI, edge AI, AI safety, explainability or ML researchStrong Python skills and solid software engineering fundamentalsStrong communication and collaborative skillsComfortable working with ambiguity while remaining outcome-focused1st or 2:1 degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Machine Learning or related disciplineDefence/Secure Sector experience advantageousWhat's on OfferSalary up to £105,000 DoE + discretionary bonusExposure across research, POCs and production AI systemsDevelop skills across the full AI engineering stackLearn from experienced AI and software engineersCollaborative, low-ego engineering environment25 days holiday + bank holidaysUp to 6% matched pensionPrivate healthcareTo be Considered:Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via . For further information, please call me on 07719 065951. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.JBRP1_UKTJ