About the role
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We’re&nbsp;looking for a&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">Machine Learning Engineer</span><span data-contrast="auto"> to join a supportive, multidisciplinary team developing AI/ML systems to solve critical Defence and National Security challenges. In this role</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">,</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;develop&nbsp;robust, production-ready machine learning solutions,&nbsp;exploring, prototyping, and deploying&nbsp;ML approaches from&nbsp;initial&nbsp;concept through to live operation. Working at the forefront of applied AI alongside experts across multiple disciplines,&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;help users defend against Defence and National Security threats, directly contributing to safer, more resilient systems deployed where they matter most.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Mind Foundry works on some of the most complex and urgent challenges in Defence and National Security. We specialise in supporting customers across the community to make sense at the speed of relevance from the ever-increasing volumes of data collected by sensors and systems. We often find ourselves working at the edge in complex environments where power, compute, and bandwidth are in short supply. The work is challenging, the customer needs products and applications they can trust, and the sense of achievement is therefore&nbsp;substantial.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">This is an opportunity to innovate at the forefront of applied machine learning, tackle high-impact real-world problems, grow your technical skills, and shape the way AI/ML solutions are delivered to critical operational environments.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Because of the nature of this work:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li>You will be required to travel to and work from client sites and partner locations. When not working onsite, this role can be office-based or hybrid from our Summertown, Oxford office.&nbsp;</li> <li><span data-contrast="none">You will need to hold existing or be eligible for UK Security Vetting (SC), details of which