Latest Ai Engineer Defence - 3 Months Contract Jobs

Senior Software Engineer, RL Post-Training Frameworks

Design and build scalable reinforcement learning post-training infrastructure that integrates training, inference, and rollout across heterogeneous hardware. Work across the full stack—from deep learning frameworks to distributed runtimes—optimizing performance and reliability at scale. Collaborate with researchers and hardware teams to shape next-generation AI systems.

NVIDIA

Remote Permanent

Senior Software Engineer, RL Post-Training Frameworks

This role involves designing and building scalable reinforcement learning (RL) post-training infrastructure that operates across thousands of nodes, optimizing training-inference-rollout loops on GPUs, CPUs, and LPUs. The engineer will contribute to open-source RL frameworks like VeRL, Miles, and TorchTitan, improve distributed runtimes such as Ray and Monarch, and collaborate with hardware and research teams to enable next-generation AI capabilities. Key responsibilities include ensuring fault tolerance, elastic scaling, and efficient execution of complex RL workloads in heterogeneous environments.

NVIDIA

Remote Permanent

System Integration Engineer

The role involves integrating and bringing up autonomous driving systems on internal and partner vehicles, spanning hardware and software components. You'll architect and evaluate new hardware, support fleet troubleshooting, and develop tooling for efficient system integration. The position requires multidisciplinary collaboration and ownership of system-level challenges from prototype to deployment.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Staff ML Performance Engineer (Compiler)

Optimise ML inference for edge accelerators and GPUs, focusing on efficient execution of large transformer models on low-power devices. Work across compilers, runtimes, and kernels to deliver high-performance, reliable in-vehicle AI systems. Collaborate with model developers and contribute to technical roadmaps in an early-stage, high-impact environment.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

Senior Systems Engineer

This role focuses on defining, integrating, and verifying the software and autonomy systems for a humanoid robot platform. The engineer will translate operational needs into system requirements, manage cross-component interfaces, and lead verification across perception, navigation, planning, and controls—working closely with software teams and using ROS 2, simulation, and distributed systems. The position emphasizes architectural coherence, integration readiness, and system-level validation in real-world robotic applications.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Software Serviceability Engineer

This role involves ensuring the software and AI components of humanoid robots are designed for easy diagnosis, repair, and maintenance in the field. The engineer will develop diagnostic tooling, validate service procedures, and define remote-diagnostics content using platforms like Digital Shadow. It's a hands-on position bridging R&D and field services, with a focus on firmware, bootloader resilience, and over-the-air update recovery.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Principal Product Engineer (Software)

Lead technical execution and mentorship within a cross-functional product team building an AI-native platform for lab automation. Architect scalable systems, drive high-velocity delivery, and elevate engineering practices while directly contributing to complex software solutions. Foster autonomy and performance in a high-ownership environment focused on real-world scientific impact.

Automata London, N1, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Technical Engineering Manager – Robotics

Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team developing robotic hardware for automated grocery warehouses, focusing on end-of-arm tooling and integrated robotic picking systems. Drive innovation from concept to production while collaborating with software, product, and project teams in an Agile environment. Emphasis on technical leadership, rapid prototyping, and systems-level robotics integration within a cutting-edge fulfillment platform.

Ocado Welwyn Hatfield, AL8 6TP, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Applied Scientist, Insights, Prime Video

This role involves designing and deploying machine learning models at scale to improve observability and reduce operational load for Prime Video development teams. The scientist will work with large-scale log data and build generative AI-driven solutions to derive actionable insights. Collaboration with engineering teams across the UK, India, and US is central, with a focus on rapid prototyping, experimentation, and translating research into production systems.

Amazon London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Applied Scientist, Demand Tech, Amazon Ads

Design and improve machine learning models for ad ranking, valuation, and bidding within Amazon DSP, focusing on relevance and performance at scale. Work spans problem framing, prototyping, experimentation, and shipping production code under real-time constraints. Collaborate with senior scientists and engineers in a research-rich environment with opportunities for conference participation and technical growth.

Amazon London, United Kingdom

Permanent

Senior Consultant, AI & Knowledge Strategy, Integrated Health Solutions Eurasia

Lead the development and scaling of knowledge management and AI-enabled capabilities within a global healthcare technology organization. Transform consulting methodologies, project insights, and customer data into reusable, AI-ready knowledge assets to improve delivery quality and business impact across Eurasia. Support healthcare transformation initiatives for hospitals and health systems through analytics, process excellence, and standardized toolkits.

Medtronic Watford, United Kingdom £52,640 – £78,960 pa

Senior Consultant, AI & Knowledge Strategy, Integrated Health Solutions Eurasia

Lead the development and governance of AI-enabled knowledge management systems within a global healthcare technology organization. Transform consulting insights and methodologies into scalable, AI-ready assets to improve delivery quality across Eurasia. Support healthcare transformation projects with analytics and business case development while promoting adoption of standardized tools and best practices across teams.

Medtronic Spain €46,400 – €69,600 pa

Remote Permanent

Expression of Interest - Oxford Dynamics

This role is for candidates interested in joining Oxford Dynamics, a deep-tech company building AI and robotics systems for high-stakes environments like defence and incident response. The company is developing the AVIS platform, which processes multimodal data to support decision-making, deployed in applications such as STRIDER and BARBARIAN. The position involves hybrid work with three days per week in the Oxford office.

Paddington Robotics Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Graduate Operations Executive

This role involves developing AI-powered digital tools and automation solutions to streamline internal operations in procurement, quality, and inventory management. The candidate will work across the full lifecycle of digital solutions, from requirement gathering to deployment, building applications and dashboards that drive data-driven decision-making. It’s a hands-on position with direct impact on operational efficiency in a fast-growing robotics and AI company.

Dexory South Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Engineering Technician

The role involves diagnosing and resolving engineering faults in a highly automated grocery fulfilment centre, performing planned maintenance, and contributing to reliability improvement projects. It is a hands-on technical position working with advanced automation and control systems in a 24/7 environment. Technicians must be comfortable with shift work, including nights and weekends, and working at height using access equipment.

Ocado United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Shift-work