Principal Research Engineer
Core
Lead the technical delivery and research direction of advanced AI capabilities for defence, aerospace, and national security environments, focusing on decision support systems.
Role type
Principal Research Engineer (AI/ML)
Builds
Deployable AI capabilities for complex research-led programmes in defence and security sectors.
Domain
Defence, Aerospace, National Security, Advanced AI
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
AI/ML, reinforcement learning, natural language processing, large language models, knowledge graphs, AI for sensing (imagery, RF, radar, sonar, acoustics), R&D leadership, engineering assurance, feasibility studies, concept development, technical governance, mentorship
Preferred skills
AI for imagery and computer vision, remote sensing
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead technical delivery of large AI projects, identify emerging research opportunities, shape future capability through academic partnerships, contribute to innovation and early-stage concept development, provide engineering assurance on technical outputs, mentor engineers and researchers
Seniority
Principal, technical leadership & research direction
