engineering research scientist jobs in Sheffield

You will be responsible for developing a range of exciting and innovative R&D projects.

You will be an essential member of the R&D team, delivering cutting-edge engineering projects, pioneering industry-leading technology, and working in an agile engineering team requiring a multiskilled approach whilst ensuring compliance with customer, industry, and regulatory requirements.

You will also mentor junior engineers and support the Lab Manager with project planning, test suite updates, and resource allocation. What you’ll be doing - Lead product development and validation testing on products, prototypes, and components, ensuring tests are robust, repeatable, and aligned to company requirements.

You will also mentor junior engineers and support the Lab Manager with project planning, test suite updates, and resource allocation. What you’ll be doing - Lead product development and validation testing on products, prototypes, and components, ensuring tests are robust, repeatable, and aligned to company requirements.

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...

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...

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...

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 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.

About Us: We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We’re driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. How We Work: At Proofpoint, you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to...

Job description We have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced radio frequency coil engineer to join the POLARIS research group in the School of Medicine and Population Health at the University of Sheffield. The successful candidates will take forward methodological research in the engineering of multi nuclear RF coils for applications hyperpolarised with 1H, 129Xe, and other...

Overview The University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Level A) or Senior Research Associate (Level B) to pursue the design development and simulations of engineering solutions for fusion energy reactor design. The successful candidate will carry out both independent and team research within a collaborative partnership between UNSW and the fusion...

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 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...

Job Description Product Design Engineer Elevation Recruitment Group are working exclusively with a South Yorkshire engineering business, specialising in bespoke, high-quality manufacturing solutions and tooling.This is a key technical role within a growing Product Team, taking ownership of product design from early concept through to production release. You’ll act as the technical authority on...

You must be able to work as an effective team member who can be relied on to deliver to deadlines. We are a high performing company with a professional and friendly culture, many outstanding performers and a committed management team with an open door policy.

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...

You will be responsible for developing a range of exciting and innovative R&D projects.

You will be an essential member of the R&D team, delivering cutting-edge engineering projects, pioneering industry-leading technology, and working in an agile engineering team requiring a multiskilled approach whilst ensuring compliance with customer, industry, and regulatory requirements.