Lead AI Research Engineer, Arondite
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AI and autonomous sytems for the defence sector
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AI and autonomous sytems for the defence sector
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
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More information about location
21-100 employees
Company mission
To build the next generation of AI and autonomous systems for customers solving the world's most challenging and important frontier problems.
Role
Who you are
- Previous experience in managing other AI engineers and building engineering teams
- MSc in computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics or a related engineering field
- The ability to architect and write maintainable code in Python, Rust, C++ or Java
- At least 5 years of relevant experience researching and applying modern ML in areas such as scene understanding, multi-modal sensing, control and path planning, live language models and vision-language understanding
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate your ideas effectively and present them to relevant stakeholders and users
- A passion for identifying and implementing pragmatic solutions to hard problems using AI and conventional algorithms
Desirable
- PhD in computer vision, machine learning, robotics, or a related field
- Authored publications in top-tier journals and conferences (e.g. CVPR, NeurIPS, ICLR, ICCV, ICRA, IROS, TPAMI)
- Experience working with MLOps infrastructure or deploying AI models to production, including the associated monitoring, testing and quality assurance (QA)
- An understanding of different sensor modalities, their trade-offs, and relevant methods for processing their outputs to drive performance in challenging scenarios
- Created and optimised state of the art AI models for resource-constrained hardware
- Experience with synthetic data generation or simulation, or collection and management of large real-world datasets
What the job involves
- Arondite is looking for an experienced lead AI research engineer to provide direction to Arondite’s growing AI capability
- You should have previous experience developing AI-based solutions in a fast-paced commercial environment, as well as in building and managing a team of high-quality AI engineers
- You will also be expected to personally contribute to the implementation of AI solutions
- These solutions will likely include AI/ML models that are integrated into our core software product, as well as those deployed on edge devices including drones and ground robots
- The role will also encompass addressing the wider practicalities and challenges in implementing AI-based systems, including obtaining training data, addressing ethical concerns and explaining model behaviours
- As a leader within the AI team at Arondite, you will shape how we exploit the AI revolution, both as part of products and to accelerate our internal processes
Application process
- Generally, our interview process is comprised of the following stages:
- CV submission with initial questions
- Introductory Teams call (30 mins)
- In-person technical interview (1-2 hours)
- Final interview with one of Arondite’s Founders (30 mins)
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Arondite confronts the danger posed by landmines, a persistent threat in conflict-ridden regions worldwide. Traditional demining methods are often slow, costly, and perilous, risking the lives of deminers.
To address this critical issue, Arondite pioneers AI-enhanced solutions tailored for defense applications. Its demining service utilises drones equipped with specialised sensors, leveraging AI to detect and safely dispose of landmines.
By combining advanced technology with innovative approaches, Arondite aims to revolutionise the demining process, offering a safer and more efficient alternative to conventional methods. Through its dedication to harnessing AI for humanitarian purposes, Arondite seeks to mitigate the devastating impact of landmines, contributing to global efforts towards peace and security. Seed funding awarded in 2025 exemplifies the growing interest in scalable AI defence solutions, as Arondite seeks to expand its operations.
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Company benefits
- The opportunity to work with world-class engineers on a wide range of technologies
- Free training and education to quickly fill knowledge gaps
- The best resources and equipment required to do your job
- Exposure to working closely with customers on real problems
- Free meals and snacks in the office
- 7% employer pension contribution
- Employee Stock Options for everyone, so we all have a stake in the company’s growth
- Relocation support
Company HQ
Westminster, London, UK
Leadership
Will Blyth
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously served in the British Army for 12 years. They then moved on to work as a Defence Strategy Lead at Panatir Technologies and in Partnerships & Programmes at Helsing before co-founding Arondite in December 2023.
Rob Underhill
(Co-Founder & CTO)Graduated from the University of Cambridge with a Master's in Electronic Engineering. They previously served as the Head of Product at Garrison Technology and as a Lead Engineer at BAE Systems Applied Intelligence.
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