Salary: £41,000 – 81,000 per year
Requirements
- Bachelors degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related STEM discipline.
- Proven substantial experience in AI/ML development, data science, or a related technology domain, including leading the development or evaluation of complex AI solutions from concept through to implementation.
- Experience providing technical leadership to others.
- Demonstrable track record of delivering innovative technical outcomes in line with quality, safety, and security standards, ideally within a regulated or mission-critical environment.
- Deep knowledge of modern AI and machine learning techniques and frameworks, including machine learning algorithms, model lifecycle management, and data engineering for AI.
- Ability to apply AI and ML techniques effectively on real-world projects.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
- Hands‑on proficiency in programming and prototyping, such as Python, AI/ML libraries, and data analysis tools.
- An energetic, inquisitive, and proactive approach with the integrity to thrive in a high-security, safety‑first environment.
Responsibilities
- Continuously scan the AI landscape to identify emerging tools, models, and techniques with strategic value.
- Maintain an internal tech radar to keep us ahead of developments and support the growth of our internal AI capability.
- Plan and run structured assessments, benchmarking, and hands‑on trials of new AI technologies.
- Produce clear recommendations on whether to adopt, trial, or reject technologies based on practical evidence and risk analysis.
- Maintain a forward‑looking roadmap that aligns emerging AI capabilities, skills, and investments with organisational needs.
- Convert evaluation and prototype learnings into reusable solution patterns, templates, sample code, and reference architectures.
- Ensure all AI capability development activities comply with our safety, security, ethical, data protection, and nuclear governance standards.
- Provide technical leadership to and coordinate the AI‑assisted software development team and supporting AI team members.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative AI community across our organisation.
- Build small‑scale demonstrators to de‑risk new technologies, gather real‑world evidence, and generate reusable components that can be scaled by delivery teams.
- Lead knowledge‑sharing, advanced training, hackathons, and community events to upskill engineers, data scientists, and technologists.
- Manage key external AI partnerships with vendors, research bodies, and industry forums.
- Secure early access to innovations, influence product roadmaps to suit our needs, and bring in external expertise to keep us at the cutting edge.
Technologies
- AI
- Support
- Machine Learning
- Python
- Security
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We are AWE and our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. This AI Platform Specialist role is based at our RG7 4PR location between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. We offer a salary of £61,460 to £95,000 depending on suitability, qualifications, and experience, plus a 9-day working fortnight, flexible working requests, and hybrid working available on an informal, non-contractual basis. Our award‑winning benefits include generous annual leave, a market‑leading contributory pension scheme, family‑friendly policies, professional development support, an Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health Services, life assurance, discounts, and special leave for volunteering, public service, and caring.
last updated 25 week of 2026
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