SC/DV Machine Learning Engineer
Posted Today by IO Associates
£600 Per day
Inside
Undetermined
London, UK
Summary: The role of SC/DV Machine Learning Engineer involves leveraging extensive experience in computer vision to bridge cutting-edge research with live deployment in the defence sector. Candidates must possess an active SC or DV clearance and have a background in Central Government or Defence. The position offers opportunities for mentorship and technical leadership within the team. Key responsibilities include deploying models into production and integrating modern computer vision methods into commercial software.
Key Responsibilities:
- Utilize deep expertise in computer vision to develop real-world solutions.
- Mentor team members and guide the technical direction of projects.
- Deploy machine learning models into production environments.
- Read and integrate findings from academic research into practical applications.
- Make architectural decisions and drive projects independently.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in computer vision techniques such as SLAM, 3D geometry, depth estimation, and object tracking.
- Hands-on experience with deployment tools like ONNX or TensorRT.
- Strong Python programming skills and familiarity with PyTorch, OpenCV, and MLOps tools.
- Ability to read and understand academic papers related to machine learning.
- Experience working within Central Government or the Defence sector.
- Active SC or DV clearance and residency in the UK for the past 5 years.
Salary (Rate): £600 per day
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Hi! I'm working with a major player in the defence sector, and they are looking for experienced Machine Learning Engineers with extensive experience in computer vision. You'd basically be the bridge between cutting-edge research and live deployment-taking theoretical concepts and turning them into real-world solutions, with plenty of space to mentor others and steer the team's technical direction.
The Non-Negotiables:
Because of the nature of their projects, there are a few strict requirements up front:
- Computer Vision: You absolutely must have deep, proven experience in computer vision.
- Clearance: You must hold an active SC or DV clearance and have lived continuously in the UK for the past 5 years.
- Background: You must have previous experience working directly within Central Government or the Defence sector.
What You Bring to the Table:
- CV Expertise: A really solid grasp of modern computer vision methods-think SLAM, 3D geometry, depth estimation, and object tracking.
- Deployment: You know how to actually ship code. Hands-on experience getting models out of testing and into production (especially with ONNX or TensorRT) is a big plus.
- Research Savvy: You're totally comfortable reading through academic papers, testing out the latest models, and figuring out how to integrate them into commercial software.
- The Tech Stack: Strong Python skills are a must, along with plenty of experience using PyTorch, OpenCV, Torchvision, and standard MLOps tools like Weights & Biases or PyTorch Lightning.
- Autonomy: You don't need micromanaging. You're happy to make the big architectural calls, set your own direction, and drive projects forward independently.
