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# Senior AI/ML Security Engineer

- **Company:** Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
- **Location:** Bulford, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c74dfc3c7adf769c

## About the Role

* Experience of AI, machine learning and associated performance metrics.
 * Applying mathematical or statistical rigor. Be able to review machine learning approaches and outputs ensuring that outputs are technically robust.
 * Excellent communication skills. Communicating complex concepts and results to a variety of audiences.
 * The ability to prepare and deliver technical reports, by written and verbal presentations, with clear and persuasive explanation of complex processes to a non- technical audience.
 * Ability to break problems / issues into component parts and to provide realistic, holistic solutions. Critical thinking and problem solving applied to a variety of problems.
 * A desire to learn about autonomy and AI vulnerabilities, machine learning security and resilience risks to apply your skills within this field.
 * A strong interest and broad understanding in the application of all AI and Machine Learning., Degree or Higher Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Robotics or other quantitative field or equivalent experience). With strong skills in one or more of the following areas: Machine Learning, AI, Mathematics, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Autonomy, Systems Deployment, Modelling and Simulation Development, Robotics., * Leadership
 * Working Together
 * Developing Self and Others
 * Communicating and Influencing

## Description

Autonomous systems are becoming increasingly important for Defence, but they don’t always behave as designed in the complex and contested environment of the modern battlefield. The Advanced Dependable Autonomy team is multi-disciplinary team applying experience in AI, Resourcing & Recruitment Process software engineering, cyber security and autonomy who are dedicated to making AI and autonomous systems robust and trustworthy. In this role you will be expected is will keep abreast of latest developments in autonomy vulnerabilities and develop robust solutions towards this goal., * Work as part of a team to Deliver project research objectives across all domains (Air,Land, Maritime, Space and Effectors) deploying maths and machine learning skills to support Dstl Programme outcomes.

 * Develop approaches to evaluate, demonstrate, and advise on safety and vulnerabilities in AI-driven and autonomous systems, reducing the risk of accidental or deliberate harm to Defence and Security capability and users.
 * Understand the behaviours of autonomous and AI systems to maximise their effectiveness considering safety, security and trustworthiness in benign or contested environments.
 * Support the ethical considerations of AI and autonomy-enabled systems.
 * Work across MOD, Government, and with our partners in Industry, Academia and abroad across a range of technical areas.
 * Be aware of the downstream impact of their actions and the actions of their direct reports on those outside of their immediate control.
 * Confidently lead technical tasks, with the ability to adapt quickly to changing direction and priorities. Positively, motivating, inspiring, encouraging and influencing others through effective communication and engagement.
 * Maintain and manage strong, effective relationships with peers, role modelling Enterprise Leadership to deliver collaboration on delivery outcomes and strategic direction., Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting .

See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.