Latest Ai Engineer Defence - 3 Months Contract Jobs

Lead Test Engineer

This role involves leading test engineering efforts for advanced electro-mechanical systems used in underwater robotics. The engineer will define test strategies, develop automated test solutions using LabView and scripting languages, and manage both internal and external testing facilities. The position requires deep expertise in verification and validation across complex, multi-disciplinary systems in a high-tech defence environment.

Saab Fareham, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Devops Engineer

Design and operate scalable infrastructure for AI and robotics systems in high-stakes defence and security environments. Work across digital and physical platforms powered by the AVIS™ orchestration layer, supporting mission-critical decision-making and autonomous systems. Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams in a fast-paced, ownership-driven environment.

Paddington Robotics London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Product Design Engineer

Design and develop advanced AI-driven physical and digital systems for high-stakes environments, including defence and national security. Work across the full product lifecycle to create robust, mission-critical robotics and decision-support platforms. Integrate intelligent orchestration through AVIS™ to enable real-time, multi-modal data fusion and autonomous operations.

Paddington Robotics Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Unreal Engine Developer - Synthetic Data / AI

Develop and enhance Unreal Engine 5 applications to generate high-quality synthetic imagery for training and validating AI and computer vision models. Collaborate with AI researchers, 3D artists, and engineers to build scalable, automated pipelines for object placement, lighting, weather simulation, and image capture. Contribute to software architecture and CI/CD workflows while supporting deployment in secure environments.

MFK Recruitment Brentford, London, TW8 9DE, United Kingdom £55,000 – £70,000 pa

Senior 3D Artist - Unreal Engine / Synthetic Data

Create high-fidelity 3D environments and digital assets in Unreal Engine to train and test AI and machine vision systems. Work within a multidisciplinary team to build realistic synthetic scenes featuring terrain, vehicles, and infrastructure, optimised for real-time rendering and integrated into automated pipelines. Focus on technical accuracy, visual quality, and scalability for use in defence and security applications.

MFK Recruitment Brentford, London, TW8 9DE, United Kingdom £45,000 – £60,000 pa

Principal AI Developer Technology Engineer

Research and develop GPU acceleration techniques for AI and HPC workloads, focusing on deep learning, machine learning, and performance optimization across CPU and GPU architectures. Collaborate with experts in industry and academia, contribute to next-generation hardware and software design, and publish findings to support developer communities. Work closely with NVIDIA's research and engineering teams to eliminate bottlenecks and advance real-time computing solutions.

NVIDIA Bristol, United Kingdom

Principal AI Developer Technology Engineer

This role involves researching and developing techniques to GPU-accelerate AI workloads, particularly in deep learning and machine learning. You'll collaborate with experts in industry and academia to optimize complex algorithms for modern CPU and GPU architectures, while contributing to the design of next-generation hardware and software. The position emphasizes performance optimization, technical publication, and engagement with the developer community.

NVIDIA Reading, United Kingdom

Principal Engineer, Data & Compute

This role involves designing and leading the evolution of large-scale AI infrastructure for training and inference workloads across thousands of GPUs and petabytes of driving data. The Principal Engineer will architect global compute and data federation systems, enabling seamless cross-region execution in hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Emphasis is placed on scalability, resilience, and performance to support Wayve’s mission of building mapless, embodied AI for autonomous vehicles.

Wayve United Kingdom US$370,300 – US$418,200 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Platform Engineer

This role involves designing and maintaining cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and developer tooling on Azure using Terraform, with a focus on security, scalability, and developer productivity. The engineer will support a multi-tenant Kubernetes-based platform, improve IAM/RBAC systems, and build internal tools to enable safe, rapid deployment for application teams. The position requires strong hands-on skills across infrastructure, security, and platform development in a high-autonomy environment.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Robotics Research Engineer

Develop and optimize sensor-guided robotic manipulation systems within the Ocado Smart Platform, focusing on real-time control, grasping, and integration of pre-production robotics solutions. Work across the full development lifecycle in collaboration with research partners and production teams to advance automated grocery fulfillment technology.

Ocado Welwyn Hatfield, AL8 6TP, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Software Engineer - Workflow Authoring & Deployment

Build and maintain backend services for managing robot workflows at scale, including fleet coordination, natural language authoring tools, and real-time execution monitoring. Develop cloud infrastructure, observability systems, and validation pipelines to ensure reliability and safety in industrial environments. Work across the stack to bridge robotics, AI, and operator needs in a mission-critical system.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Algorithms Engineer

This role involves developing and optimizing machine learning and computer vision algorithms for real-world perception systems. The engineer will tackle complex technical challenges, analyze model performance, and integrate algorithms into advanced software systems. Emphasis is placed on innovation in AI-driven solutions, with opportunities for mentoring and shaping engineering best practices.

Holt Executive Berkshire, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer - Blackpool£38k + BenefitsAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an Automation Engineer to join a forward-thinking organisation focused on driving digital transformation and business process improvement. This role offers the opportunity to work across the business, delivering automation...

Erin Associates Common Edge, Lancashire, United Kingdom £35,000 – £38,000 pa

Engineer

This role involves maintaining and improving highly automated grocery fulfilment systems at Ocado’s largest operational Customer Fulfilment Centre. The engineer will troubleshoot critical technical issues, support 24/7 operations, and work with advanced machinery including conveyor networks, lifts, and cranes. The position requires a strong background in engineering, a focus on safety, and experience in fast-paced environments, ideally within FMCG.

Ocado London, DA8 1SP, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

QA Automation Engineer Sussex 2-3 days inside

QA Automation Engineer Sussex £(Apply online only) per day insideWe are seeking a highly skilled QA Automation Engineer with expertise in Generative AI, modern automation frameworks, and hands-on AI experience. The QA Automation Engineer will drive quality assurance initiatives using...

Telstra Associates United Kingdom £250 – £300 pd