Principal Research Engineer

Sanderson Government & Defence Chelmsford, Essex, Essex; East of England; England This week

Type Full Time
Pay £90,000
Work Hybrid
Level Senior

Principal Research Engineer focuses on leading research technologist – artificial intelligence.

What the role involves

  • Leading Research Technologist – Artificial Intelligence.

Skills and requirements

  • Relevant technical, electrical, mechanical, maintenance, gas, plumbing, or engineering experience may be required.

Confirmed role details

  • Chelmsford - Hybrid.
  • Up to £90,000 Gross Per Annum.
  • Operating at the forefront of advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and decision‑support technologies , delivering high‑impact solutions into defence, aerospace, and nationa.
  • The culture is highly technical, forward‑looking, and focused on delivering meaningful outcomes from advanced research.

Candidate fit

  • technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving

Known job details

  • Pay: £90,000
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