Contract AI Engineer - LLMs, OCR, Python | Aerospace POC | Remote | £600/day Outside IR35 3-month contract (with extension potential) Start: 1st July We're working with a consultancy delivering a proof-of-concept project in the aerospace sector. They're looking for a hands-on AI Engineer to join from July, with strong Python skills and experience working with LLMs and computer vision tools. The Role: • Train and fine-tune large language models (LLMs) for a domain-specific POC • Develop and support OCR and image processing workflows • Write production-quality Python code and support deployment • Collaborate with architects and wider stakeholders to deliver the solution Key Skills: • Strong Python development experience • LLM model training and fine-tuning (e.g. GPT, Hugging Face) • OCR/image processing exposure • Deployment support and testing • Bonus: SQL or database querying skills • BCCP clearance preferred (or eligibility) Details: • Start date: 1st July • Location: 1 day/week in Bristol during early phase, then remote • Rate: £600/day • IR35: Outside • Duration: 3 months, likely extension • Interview process: Starting this week If you're an AI Engineer with a strong delivery mindset and hands-on experience in GenAI and Python, we'd love to hear from you.