AI Technologist -Aerospace & Defence

Job Description:

AI Technologist – A&D

Location - Erskine, Newcastle, Farnborough or London

Candidates are required to be eligible for clearance

We are seeking aspirational AI Technologists to join our AI Centre of Excellence and Execution under the UK Data & AI Wing. These individuals will act as strategic advisors and AI thought leaders across our key industry vertical Aerospace & Defence.

As an AI Technologist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping customer conversations around AI and Data transformation. You’ll work closely with Sales, Account Teams, and the AI Centre of Excellence & Execution (CoEE) to define tailored AI and Data strategies that accelerate our clients’ AI adoption journeys.

This is a pre-sales and enablement-facing role that bridges the gap between business vision and technical delivery helping customers build confidence in their AI strategy and ensuring a seamless transition from concept to execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Engagement & Execution.

• Lead strategic discussions with customers to define their AI and Data Strategy, aligning technology capabilities with business goals.

• Identify opportunities for AI adoption and co-create innovative use cases with clients.

• Articulate the business value of Data and AI through impactful storytelling and demonstrable prototypes.

• Pre-Sales & Solution Development

• Collaborate with sales teams to shape AI-driven solutions for key opportunities. 

• Design and present industry-specific AI use cases that demonstrate measurable outcomes.

• Support proposal development, technical scoping, and solution presentations.

• Collaboration & Delivery Enablement

• Work closely with the AI Centre of Excellence & Execution (AI CoEE) to design and validate customer-specific AI solutions.

• Bridge the gap between sales and delivery teams, ensuring solutions are executable and aligned to client expectations.

• Build customer confidence by demonstrating technical credibility and business insight.

• Innovation & Thought Leadership

• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging AI technologies relevant to your sector.

• Contribute to internal capability building, knowledge sharing, and best practices within the Data & AI community.

• Represent the organization in client and industry forums, showcasing our AI innovation.

Key Skills & Experience

•Platforms, and Cloud ecosystems (Azure, AWS, or GCP).

•Proven experience in AI / Data Solutioning, Pre-Sales, Consulting, AI Product Manager, AI enthusiast roles.

• Strong understanding of one or more industry domains: A&D, FSI, Healthcare, Central Government, or Life Sciences.

• Expertise in AI/ML frameworks, Data p

• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value propositions.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills able to influence senior decision-makers.

• Experience working collaboratively with sales and delivery teams to shape end-to-end solutions.

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 UK’s most impactful industries.

• Collaborative, forward-thinking environment with continuous learning and development opportunities.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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