Great ideas come from different minds. That’s why we bring together engineers, scientists, analysts, and creatives from every background — and give them the trust, tools, and freedom to make a difference. What connects us is the mission: solving meaningful problems and building capability that protects what matters most.
And as the challenges evolve, so do we — working on the technologies that will shape tomorrow, not just today.
The role
As an AI/ML Engineer, you will be an experienced researcher or developer with a strong interest in state-of-the-art AI and Machine Learning technologies.
The AI/ML Engineer is responsible for delivering novel solutions to our customers challenging problems (Technically Complex or Novel Research), leading teams of engineers in delivering a mixture of small, early-stage research projects and algorithmic components of larger, multi-disciplinary development programmes.
Roke is a leading technology & engineering company with clients spanning National Security, Defence, Intelligence and Commercial markets. You will work alongside our customers to solve their complex and unique challenges.
As our next Senior AI/ML Engineer, you’ll be primarily “hands on” and actively providing technical expertise across a broad range of AI/ML disciplines, including Computer Vision, Reinforcement Learning, LLMs and NLP.
The Key Requirements...
- Proven experience in AI/ML R&D (e.g. computer vision, reinforcement learning, NLP, also including Large Language Models).
- Significant experience conceiving novel applications of AI/ML techniques, particularly adapting and applying academic research.
- Strong understanding of and experience in software engineering - Experience of working in, and leading, agile teams and delivering complexity at pace. This includes experience developing with widely used software tooling and development languages (including Python).
Built over a 70-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 stuff that keeps everyone safe – that’s our mission, passion, and motivation.
Joining a team united by purpose and ambition, you’ll be at the heart of an exciting growth journey. At Roke, every individual counts. We push technical boundaries, together. We re-invest in product innovation, and we empower our people to make a difference.
With us you’ll be taking a leading role within engineering teams (sometimes multiple concurrently) on AI/ML related R&D projects, specifically providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers. Also, supporting business winning efforts by contributing to early-stage client interactions and leading technical bidding activities, including defining the solution, estimating task breakdowns and authoring technical content.
We promise interesting work with smart people
Where you’ll work
Alongside hybrid and flexible working options, 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.
Why You Should Join Us
We have a competitive salary and access to a number of additional flexible benefits, which will cover Health and Wellbeing, Savings and Protection & Life, Leisure and Entertainment.
Roke has a great community of groups with shared interests. These enable people to share ideas and be passionate about tools, technologies & techniques, which interest them.
Clearances
Due to the nature of this role, we require you to be eligible to achieve SC clearance.
The Next Step
Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.
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