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Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Mission Systems Manager – National Security
We’re looking for a Mission Systems Manager – National Security to help grow Mind Foundry’s work with Defence and National Security customers, turning trusted AI/ML capability into practical customer value. Working at the intersection of customer need, mission context, technical possibility and commercial opportunity, you’ll build relationships, shape opportunities and help customers understand how advanced AI can support decision-making, data exploitation and mission outcomes in secure, complex environments.
Mind Foundry is at an exciting stage of growth, with increasing demand for trusted, deployable AI capability. As our mission systems team expands, this role will play a pivotal role in shaping how we build our presence across the National Security domain, develop strategic customer and partner relationships, and identify where our technology can deliver the greatest operational value. We specialise in supporting customers to make sense of the ever-increasing volumes of data collected by sensors and systems at the speed of relevance. We often find ourselves working at the edge in complex environments where power, compute, and bandwidth are in short supply.
The National Security domain is evolving rapidly, with increasing demand for trusted, deployable AI to support decision advantage, data exploitation, operational analysis, human-machine teaming, and the fusion of complex information in secure and demanding environments. As our Mission Systems Manager – National Security, you will be responsible for driving Mind Foundry’s growth across the UK National Security community, building trusted relationships with central government departments, agencies, prime contractors, agencies, and delivery partners operating in highly classified environments.
This is a role for someone who wants to combine commercial ownership with mission impact. You will have the autonomy to shape how Mind Foundry grows in the National Security domain, while working closely with colleagues across the business to ensure the opportunities we pursue are strategically aligned, technically credible and valuable to our customers. We are looking for someone who thrives as part of a high-performing team: humble yet ambitious, collaborative, and motivated by a strong sense of mission.
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While we think the above experience is important, we’re keen to hear from people that believe they have valuable skills, ideas, or perspectives that will make an impact in this role. If our team and mission resonate with you, but you do not necessarily meet all our requirements, we still encourage you to apply.
Why Mind Foundry?
At Mind Foundry, people have the opportunity to work on problems that are technically challenging, operationally important and genuinely meaningful. We are a close-knit, multidisciplinary team working on complex problems where advanced AI has the potential to make a meaningful difference in the real world. Our work sits at the intersection of research, engineering, product, customer need and operational impact, which means everyone can contribute beyond their job title.
What makes Mind Foundry different is the way we combine technical excellence with pragmatism, responsibility and partnership. We are ambitious about what AI can achieve, but thoughtful about how it should be designed, deployed and trusted. Our teams work closely together, challenging ideas constructively, learning quickly and staying focused on building capability that is useful, credible and operationally relevant.
As a growing business, we offer the opportunity to have visible impact. You will be close to the customers, the technology and the decisions that shape our direction. We value people who ask good questions, bring others with them, and take ownership.
This is an exciting time to join Mind Foundry. Demand for trusted, deployable AI capability is increasing, our products and partnerships are maturing, and our work is helping to shape how advanced machine learning can support Defence and National Security in challenging operational environments. If you are motivated by meaningful work, collaborative teams and the chance to help build something with real-world importance, Mind Foundry is a place where you can make a genuine contribution.
What do we offer?
We believe in investing in our people by encouraging career and personal development that aligns with your goals and ambitions. We make sure all staff have the tools, time and support they need to shape their own professional development. We want to help you excel at what you do and support your growth within the company.
You’ll enjoy a competitive compensation package and great benefits such as:
For more information, please visit our website www.mindfoundry.ai or email recruitment@mindfoundry.ai
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