Contract AI Engineer - LLMs, OCR, Python | Aerospace POC | Remote | £600/day Outside IR35
3-month contract (with extension potential)
Start: 1st July

We're working with a consultancy delivering a proof-of-concept project in the aerospace sector. They're looking for a hands-on AI Engineer to join from July, with strong Python skills and experience working with LLMs and computer vision tools.

The Role:

Train and fine-tune large language models (LLMs) for a domain-specific POC
Develop and support OCR and image processing workflows
Write production-quality Python code and support deployment
Collaborate with architects and wider stakeholders to deliver the solution

Key Skills:

Strong Python development experience
LLM model training and fine-tuning (e.g. GPT, Hugging Face)
OCR/image processing exposure
Deployment support and testing
Bonus: SQL or database querying skills
BCCP clearance preferred (or eligibility)

Details:

Start date: 1st July
Location: 1 day/week in Bristol during early phase, then remote
Rate: £600/day
IR35: Outside
Duration: 3 months, likely extension
Interview process: Starting this week

If you're an AI Engineer with a strong delivery mindset and hands-on experience in GenAI and Python, we'd love to hear from you.