Full job descriptionTechnical Lead - AI/ML & Computer Vision | Defence Technology

We are seeking an experienced AI/ML Technical Lead to lead the engineering delivery of an advanced computer vision and machine learning platform for a high-profile UK defence technology programme.Working with a specialist AI organisation, you’ll play a key role in taking established, cutting-edge AI technology into full-scale operational deployment.
This is a hands-on technical leadership position, combining advanced machine learning engineering, architecture and delivery oversight.
Key Responsibilities*Provide technical leadership to a team of AI/ML and MLOps Engineers.

*Lead the design, optimisation and deployment of advanced computer vision and deep learning systems.

*Oversee scalable ML training, inference and deployment pipelines.

*Guide technical architecture, engineering standards and best practices.

*Work closely with stakeholders to integrate AI solutions into existing infrastructure.

*Mentor engineers, resolve technical challenges and ensure successful delivery.

Essential Skills & Experience*Active SC clearance - client can sponsor DV
*Extensive experience in Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Computer Vision.

*Strong hands-on Python and PyTorch development skills.

*Expertise in CNNs, Vision Transformers and neural network architectures.

*Proven experience delivering production-grade AI/ML systems.

*Previous technical leadership or principal engineering experience.

*Strong understanding of MLOps, CI/CD, model deployment and scalable infrastructure.

*Excellent stakeholder management and technical communication skills.

Desirable Experience*GPU optimisation, distributed training and inference acceleration.

*Docker, Kubernetes, MLflow or Kubeflow.

*Object detection, segmentation and large-scale imagery processing.

*Edge AI and NVIDIA technologies.

*Defence, aerospace or national security projects.