Posted Jul 9, 2026

Lead Computer Vision Engineer

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About the position Faculty is seeking a visionary Computer Vision (CV) Specialist to lead ambitious AI initiatives within the defence sector. This role bridges the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world deployment, acting as a primary technical authority and architecting sophisticated CV systems to solve critical customer challenges. It's an entrepreneurial opportunity to shape technical strategy, drive capability development, and represent the business unit as a thought leader, offering a platform to make a definitive impact for those who thrive on autonomy and want to push the boundaries of State-of-the-Art (SOTA) technology. Responsibilities • Delivering high impact, hands-on computer vision work and architecting technical solutions for complex project requirements. • Leading the technical delivery of CV projects and providing expert guidance to multidisciplinary teams throughout the development lifecycle. • Winning new business by contributing expert CV insight to bids and identifying opportunities to integrate advanced visual intelligence into customer solutions. • Staying at the forefront of the field by mastering SOTA developments and sharing best practices across the business unit to maintain a competitive edge. • Representing the organisation both internally and externally as an authoritative voice and subject matter expert in computer vision. • Partnering with leadership to define the technical strategy for CV work and taking ownership of capability development within the Defence domain. • Mentoring and developing talented team members who share an interest in CV, fostering an environment of continuous learning and technical excellence. Requirements • Deep understanding of State-of-the-Art Computer VisionAI approaches. • Confidence in applying both machine learning and classical computer vision techniques to real-world problems. • Experienced technical leader who enjoys guiding teams and architecting system architectures with minimal oversight. • Proven track record of deploying CV models into production environments and navigating the practicalities of real-world deployment, performance and latency. • Collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. • Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both specialist colleagues and non-technical clients. • Meaningful experience in Python, including object-oriented programming. • Comfortable exploring low-level components when necessary. • Passion for capability building, whether through developing R&D accelerators or helping others sharpen their technical skills through mentorship. • Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC). Benefits • Unlimited Annual Leave Policy • Private healthcare and dental • Enhanced parental leave • Family-Friendly Flexibility & Flexible working • Sancto Coaching • Hybrid Working