AI Research Lead - Engineering Simulation

Company Description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced AI Research Lead to support the development of advanced AI solutions involving Large Language Models (LLMs), Vision Language Models (VLMs), Computer Vision, and Multimodal AI systems. The successful candidate will combine strong research expertise with hands-on engineering experience, leading the design, evaluation, and deployment of innovative AI capabilities from concept through to production.

This role requires an individual who can bridge academic research and industrial application, translating cutting-edge AI techniques into scalable, production-ready solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead R&