Machine Learning Engineer

As a Machine Learning Engineer at Roke, your mission is to harness the power of AI to protect and advance national interest

s. This is your opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in AI, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Big Data, and Digital Transformation-helping to shape the future of national securi

ty. Your Mis

sionYou'll be part of a team that transforms complex data into actionable intelligence, enabling decision-makers to stay ahead of emerging threats. Your work will directly contribute to safeguarding the UK through innovative, ethical, and secure AI soluti

ons. What You'

• ll DoDesign, develop, and deploy machine learning models to solve real-world problems in national secu
• rity.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate AI capabilities into mission-critical sys
• tems.Conduct research and rapid prototyping to explore new algorithms and techni
• ques.Apply MLOps best practices to ensure scalable, maintainable, and secure model pipel
• ines.Work with large language models (LLMs) to build intelligent agents, enhance retrieval systems, and improve user interact
• ions.Translate stakeholder requirements into technical solutions, balancing innovation with operational n
• eeds.Contribute to the continuous improvement of our AI/ML frameworks and too
• ling.Engage with clients and partners to understand challenges and deliver impactful solut

ions. What You'll

BringWe're looking for individuals with a blend of analytical thinking, stakeholder engagement, and a passion for national sec

Ideal candidates will have knowledge in some of the fol

• lowing:Strong Python coding
• skills.Hands-On AI/ML Expertise: Built and deployed machine learning models using frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, or scikit
• -learn.LLM Expertise: Experienced in working with large language models, including prompt engineering, RAG, fine-tuning, agents, evaluation, and safety considerations and frameworks for implementation (LangChain, LangGrap
• h etc )Research: Reading papers, prototyping, and implementing algorithms (AI or oth
• erwise)MLOps: A strong grasp of CI/CD for models, version control, monitoring, and retraining pipelines (MLflow, DVC, Weights & B
• iases).Cloud: Practical experience deploying AI solutions
• on AWSExperience with containerisation for deploying and scaling AI solutions (D
• ocker).Software engineering: Fundamental knowledge of version control (e.g. Git), CI/CD, and t
• esting.Expertise in ML algorithms, model development, and lifecycle tools (MLflow, DVC, Weights & B
• iases).Able to translate stakeholder needs into innovative AI sol
• utions.Passion for staying current with the AI/ML research lan, ClearanceDue to the nature of this role, we require you to be eligible and willing to achieve DV clearance. As a result, you should be a British Citizen and have resided in the U.K. for the

last 10 years. T

eAre you ready to make a real impact? At the forefront of national security, Roke are a trusted partner delivering mission-critical solutions that protect the UK and its interests, Why * Join Us?Purpose-Driven Work: Contribute to projects that protect lives and national in * terests.Innovation at the Core: Work with leading-edge technologies in AI, Cyber, an * d Cloud.Career Growth: Be part of a growing business with clear progression paths and investment in your deve * lopment.Culture of Excellence: Join a team of experts who are passionate, collaborative, and mission- * focused.Flexible Working: Hybrid model with time spent at our state-of-the-art offices, working remotely and possibly at clien t sites. Built on over a 60-year heritage, Roke offers specialist knowledge in sensors, communications, cyber, and AI and ML. We change the way organisations think and act - through dynamic insights from the analysis of multiple layers of data. We take care of the innovative, technical work that keeps everyone safe - that's our mission, passion, and mo