engineering research scientist jobs in Derby

We are looking for an innovative Applied Research AI Engineer to explore novel applications in specialized domains such as Natural Language Processing or Computer Vision. The primary focus involves researching state-of-the-art techniques and prototyping experimental models. - Collaborate closely with research scientists, transforming theoretical findings into usable engineering specifications. -...

You will work on real production problems rather than research-only work, owning models from first iteration through to live deployment.

You will collaborate closely with other data scientists, data engineers, and DevOps, with the freedom to shape how GenAI and ML are used across the platform.

Data Scientist (Mid-Level) London (Bond Street) – 4 days a week in office (Mon–Thurs) Up to £65,000 + 10% bonus About the Company We're partnering with a high-performing international investment firm that works closely with ambitious, high-growth businesses to help them scale sustainably and create long-term value. Operating across Europe, the US, and Asia, this organisation combines deep...

You will design, build, and deploy production‐grade models using energy‐market data, asset telemetry, weather data, settlement data, and commercial datasets. This role is central to the evolution of our pricing, risk, trading, and optimisation engines.

You will collaborate closely with engineering, product, and commercial teams and work with a high degree of autonomy.

Data Scientist - £70k | Remote / Hybrid | FinTech / Payments We're working with an established FinTech / Payments business that has been helping customers manage and move money globally for many years. The company builds technology-led products that support low-cost, multi-currency payments and money management, operating across several regulated markets. They're now investing further in their...

You will work with telecommunications data including time series, network telemetry, and sensor data to address complex operational challenges in wireless technology.

Contract MLOps Engineer | MLflow | Databricks | Production ML Duration: Initially 3 months Day rate: £500 - £550, Inside IR35 Workplace: Remote, with occasional travel to client-site Inara are supporting a consultancy-led team delivering production-grade machine learning platforms for a range of end clients, and they’re looking for a senior, hands-on Contract MLOps Engineer to help take ML...

About the role I'm working with a well-funded early-stage BioAI startup applying machine learning to a hard, underexplored biological problem with real implications for climate resilience and food security. They're building an ML-first platform where research doesn't sit in isolation. Models are expected to ship, be used by scientists, and influence real experimental decisions. They're looking...

Machine Learning Engineer - Contract (Financial Services, Outside IR35) Duration: 6 months Rate: £650 - £750 per day IR35: Outside Location: UK / Remote We’re seeking an experienced Machine Learning Engineer to support a Financial Services organisation on an initial 6-month contract, working on production-grade ML systems that operate in regulated, high-volume environments. This role is...

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and inspiring his or her team to achieve their performance metrics. Your role will involve strategizing, project management, part staff management. Your collaborative attitude and interpersonal skills will help you thrive as an Engineering Manager. Responsibilities - Manage, coach, and support engineering team - Create a technical strategy...

Element Digital Engineering is a leading provider of specialist engineering simulation, design, and consultancy support to clients across many industries – including Aerospace, Automotive, Energy and the Built Environment in the UK and internationally. Our technical work covers everything from using experience based judgement and simple hand calculations, system level 1D modelling to detailed...

Reports to: Technology Director / Executive Sponsor Location: Remote with occasional travel to London (2 times a month) Contract: Full-time, permanent Base Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 location and experience dependent + 10% company bonus scheme and sales commission scheme Why This Role Exists Serve Legal is entering a new chapter: evolving beyond compliance auditing into AI enabled,...

You will be responsible for translating complex clinical and real-world data capabilities into clear, scalable, market-ready products that directly address high-impact industry challenges. As a senior leader, you’ll work closely with data science, engineering, and commercial teams to shape solution roadmaps, support major client engagements, and help drive global adoption.

Global University Systems is building a modern AI platform to power how our universities recruit, teach, support, and serve students. The Director of AI will lead this transformation, turning promising ideas into production-grade AI solutions that create real value for students and staff. This role owns the AI roadmap end-to-end: from identifying high-impact use cases, to running rapid...

Machine Learning Engineer Fully Remote - UK based Up to £90,000 + Benefits About the Role We are working with a fully remote gaming and entertainment business that is scaling its data and machine-learning capabilities. With strong backing for data-driven decision-making, they are now looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to help operationalise, maintain, and optimise their ML systems across...

Overview Element is looking for a Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) to join our Team. The MBSE will work on a range of projects across several different industries (aero, defence, energy and others) and to support the growth of our in-house capability. This position will involve plenty of hands-on work coupled with the coaching and development of more junior team members. This position is...

Overview At Element Digital Engineering, we don’t just solve problems, we engineer smart, practical solutions that shape industries. As part of the global Element Materials Technology group, we combine advanced simulation and consultancy with world-class testing, inspection, and certification expertise. From nuclear and aerospace to energy and defence, our work spans sectors and scales. One day...

Hybrid & Flexible Working Available Join our team as a Project Engineer (Aerospace) and become a trusted partner to our clients, providing: - Design support & in-service assessments - Verification services & failure investigations - Structural analysis for technical safety assessments You’ll play a key role in projects that demand both precision and creativity while also developing your...

Overview At Element Digital Engineering, we don’t just solve problems, we engineer smart, practical solutions that shape industries. As part of the global Element Materials Technology group, we combine advanced simulation and consultancy with world-class testing, inspection, and certification expertise. From nuclear and aerospace to energy and defence, our work spans sectors and scales. One day...

Overview Element is looking for a Principal Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) to join our Team. The MBSE will work on a range of projects across several different industries (aero, defence, energy and others) and to support the growth of our in-house capability. This position will involve plenty of hands-on work coupled with the coaching and development of more junior team members. This...