Applied AI Engineer – Defence & Security
Location: Newcastle
SC Cleared / Eligible
The Opportunity
Join a forward-leaning engineering team applying cutting-edge AI in real-world, mission-critical environments. This role focuses on integrating AI capabilities into production systems, ensuring they are reliable, secure, and deliver measurable impact.
What You’ll Do
- Integrate AI/ML components into applications and operational workflows
- Design and implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions
- Evaluate LLM performance, identify failure modes, and implement mitigation strategies
- Test, debug, and improve non-deterministic AI systems
- Balance AI approaches with deterministic or statistical methods where appropriate
- Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and stakeholders to deliver production-ready AI solutions
What You’ll Need
- Experience building or integrating AI/ML systems into real-world applications
- Strong understanding of LLMs, ML models, and core statistical concepts
- Experience evaluating AI systems and improving reliability and performance
- Ability to debug complex, non-deterministic behaviours
- Strong communication skills to explain AI trade-offs and risks
Bonus Skills
- Hands-on experience with RAG architectures and LLM tooling
- Experience working in regulated or high-assurance environments
- Familiarity with AI safety, risk, and governance considerations
- Background in software engineering (Python or similar)
Security Requirement
SC clearance (or willingness/eligibility to obtain) is required.