Artificial Intelligence Engineer

AI Engineer (SC Cleared) 3-6 month contract £600-£700/day Outside IR35 Hybrid - Thames Valley Join a cutting-edge UK-based tech start-up as an AI Engineer working on mission-critical AI initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to national security innovation as an SC Cleared AI Engineer within a fast-paced, tech start-up environment. The position is embedded in the defence sector, requiring active SC or DV clearance. You’ll be working on AI systems that support secure, offline deployment and advanced natural language processing for defence-grade applications. The Role • Develop and deploy novel AI algorithms for secure environments • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on defence-grade AI products • Stay ahead of Generative AI and ML trends relevant to national security Experience Required • SC or DV Clearance • 5+ years in AI engineering roles • Proven experience with LLMs in both research and production • Strong NLP and ML background • Python for ML • Full-stack development and system deployment • Cloud experience (preferably AWS) • Degree in Computer Science or related field This position is urgent and can interview at short notice and start immediately after offer. If you feel you are a good fit and currently hold an active SC or DV clearance - apply via the link for immediate consideration. DISCLAIMER: No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race, religion or belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, gender, and/or gender reassignment, and we confirm that we are happy to accept applications from anyone for this role. Attis Global Ltd operates as an employment agency and employment business. More information can be found at attisglobal.com Keywords for search: Generative AI Engineer, SC Cleared Contractor, Defence AI Specialist, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning Expert, Python AI Developer, Full Stack Engineer, AWS Cloud Architect, NLP Researcher, LLM Developer, Docker Deployment, Git Workflow, MLOps Consultant, Restful API Engineer, Agile AI Developer, Deep Tech Contractor