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Posted 23 July, 2026

AI Technologist Aerospace & Defence

DXC
Newcastle upon Tyne, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

AI Technologist Aerospace & DefenceLocation Erskine, Newcastle, Farnborough or LondonHybrid working applies - 2/3 days in the officeCandidates are required to be eligible for clearanceAs an AI Technologist, youll play a central role in guiding customers through their AI and Data journeys. Working closely with Sales, Account Teams, and our AI Centre of Excellence & Execution (CoEE), youll help design tailored strategies that accelerate safe, responsible, and impactful AI adoption. This is a pre-sales and enablement role, combining strategic thinking, customer engagement, and technical leadership.Key Responsibilities- Lead collaborative, strategic discussions with customers to shape their AI and Data roadmap.- Identify opportunities where AI can have real-world impact and co-create use cases that matter.- Tell powerful stories that communicate the value of AI using demos, prototypes, and relatable business outcomes.- Partner with sales teams to define AI-driven solutions aligned with client goals.- Develop and present industry-specific use cases with clear, measurable impact.- Support proposals, solution scoping, and customer presentations.- Ensure a smooth handover from strategy to delivery, building trust throughout the customer journey.- Demonstrate both technical credibility and business insight, helping customers feel confident at every step.- Stay on top of emerging AI trends, especially those shaping Aerospace and Defence.- Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, mentoring, and community growth.- Represent our organization at client events, forums, and industry discussions.Key Skills & Experience- Experience in AI / Data solutioning, pre-sales, consulting, AI product roles, or AI-focused innovation.- Knowledge of one or more key industries: A&D, Finance, Healthcare, Government, or Life Sciences.- Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks, Data platforms, and Cloud ecosystems (Azure, AWS, GCP).- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value.- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills - especially with senior leaders.- Experience collaborating with both sales and delivery teams.Why Join Us- Be part of a cutting-edge AI community driving digital transformation across the UK&I.- Work at the intersection of business innovation and emerging AI technologies.- Opportunity to shape the future of AI adoption within some of the UKs most impactful industries.- Collaborative, forward-thinking environment with continuous learning and development opportunities.TPBN1_UKTJ