Machine Learning Engineer

Join Us in Securing the Nation’s Futur

eAre you ready to make a real impact? At the forefront of national security, Roke are a trusted partner delivering mission-critical solutions that protect the UK and its interests

.
As a Machine Learning Engineer at Roke, your mission is to harness the power of AI to protect and advance national interest

s.
This is your opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in AI, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Big Data, and Digital Transformation—helping to shape the future of national securi

ty.
Your Mis

sionYou’ll be part of a team that transforms complex data into actionable intelligence, enabling decision-makers to stay ahead of emerging threats. Your work will directly contribute to safeguarding the UK through innovative, ethical, and secure AI soluti

ons.
What You’

• ll DoDesign, develop, and deploy machine learning models to solve real-world problems in national secu
• rity.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate AI capabilities into mission-critical sys
• tems.Conduct research and rapid prototyping to explore new algorithms and techni
• ques.Apply MLOps best practices to ensure scalable, maintainable, and secure model pipel
• ines.Work with large language models (LLMs) to build intelligent agents, enhance retrieval systems, and improve user interact
• ions.Translate stakeholder requirements into technical solutions, balancing innovation with operational n
• eeds.Contribute to the continuous improvement of our AI/ML frameworks and too
• ling.Engage with clients and partners to understand challenges and deliver impactful solut

ions.
What You’ll

BringWe’re looking for individuals with a blend of analytical thinking, stakeholder engagement, and a passion for national sec

urity.
Ideal candidates will have knowledge in some of the fol

• lowing:Strong Python coding
• skills.Hands-On AI/ML Expertise: Built and deployed machine learning models using frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, or scikit
• -learn.LLM Expertise: Experienced in working with large language models, including prompt engineering, RAG, fine-tuning, agents, evaluation, and safety considerations and frameworks for implementation (LangChain, LangGrap
• h etc…)Research: Reading papers, prototyping, and implementing algorithms (AI or oth
• erwise)MLOps: A strong grasp of CI/CD for models, version control, monitoring, and retraining pipelines (MLflow, DVC, Weights & B
• iases).Cloud: Practical experience deploying AI solutions
• on AWSExperience with containerisation for deploying and scaling AI solutions (D
• ocker).Software engineering: Fundamental knowledge of version control (e.g. Git), CI/CD, and t
• esting.Expertise in ML algorithms, model development, and lifecycle tools (MLflow, DVC, Weights & B
• iases).Able to translate stakeholder needs into innovative AI sol
• utions.Passion for staying current with the AI/ML research lan

dscape.
Why

• Join Us?Purpose-Driven Work: Contribute to projects that protect lives and national in
• terests.Innovation at the Core: Work with leading-edge technologies in AI, Cyber, an
• d Cloud.Career Growth: Be part of a growing business with clear progression paths and investment in your deve
• lopment.Culture of Excellence: Join a team of experts who are passionate, collaborative, and mission-
• focused.Flexible Working: Hybrid model with time spent at our state-of-the-art offices, working remotely and possibly at clien

t sites.
Built on over a 60-year heritage, Roke offers specialist knowledge in sensors, communications, cyber, and AI and ML. We change the way organisations think and act – through dynamic insights from the analysis of multiple layers of data. We take care of the innovative, technical work that keeps everyone safe – that’s our mission, passion, and mo

tivation.
We have secured long term work, across the full spectrum, on the latest framework with the client, which provides the springboard for our ongoing growth and development in this domain, so join us on what will be an incredible growt

h journey.
Where You’ll Work – Wokin

g or RomseyWoking - You’ll find our Woking site in a modern building on the outskirts of London. Rated excellent for sustainability by BREEAM & Fitwel certified – you’ll feel better for visiting. This site provides key links to our customers in London, is a 5-minute walk from the train station, has secure parking nearby and dedicated cyc

le storage.
Romsey - You’ll find our Romsey site located within beautiful Hampshire countryside, close to the picturesque New Forest District and not far from a superb stretch of the south coast. This is no corporate concrete jungle; this is a manor house site, with ample parking an on-site gym and a driveway full of daffodils in

the spring.
There is an expectation that a proportion of your time may be spent working on client sites in the

London a

rea.
ClearanceDue to the nature of this role, we require you to be eligible and willing to achieve DV clearance. As a result, you should be a British Citizen and have resided in the U.K. for the

last 10 years.
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