Queen's University Belfast
Principal Engineer

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About the job:
The Principal Engineer will lead collaborative development projects with industrial partners exploiting research and innovation from Momentum One Zero, with particular emphasis on modern ML/AI engineering techniques. Application areas currently include digital health, agri-food and related areas.
About the person:
Essential requirements:
- 2:1 Honours Degree, or equivalent, in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (EEE), Computer Science (CS) or related discipline OR 2.1 degree in a healthcare related domain AND postgraduate qualification in EEE or CS.
- Strong track record of the design and delivery of high-quality outputs such as demonstrators, prototypes, technical reports, design specifications and project deliverables which have successfully passed formal quality review procedures within a relevant R&D environment.
- Excellent software development skills in languages such as C/C++, Python, Java etc. and related toolsets, including the use of AI to support the software development lifecycle.
- Practical experience of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning methodologies (e.g. Transformers, Convolutional Neural Networks) and tools such as Pytorch, Tensorflow, JAX, and of AI-assisted software development.
- Exceptional ability to influence without authority and guide cross-functional technical initiatives across multi-disciplinary teams.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, interpret changing requirements, and convert them into effective plans and solutions.
- A consummate team player and technical leader who is open-minded and is prepared to work closely with other members of a large multidisciplinary research and development team. This includes engagement with both university-based researchers and industry-based engineers and managers.
- Strong presentation skills and ability to prepare clear and concise presentation materials.
- Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders clearly.
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