Autonomous Systems Safety Consultant

Gold Group; Newport; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in technology assurance is seeking a Senior Autonomous Systems Assurance Consultant in Newport, Wales. The role involves leading safety and assurance for complex autonomous systems, ensuring they are compliant with regulations and safe for deployment. Ideal candidates will have expertise in safety frameworks and a strong background in AI and autonomous technologies. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the next generation of autonomous platforms across defense and commercial sectors.

Qualifications

• Expertise in safety and assurance for autonomous systems.
• Proven experience with industry safety frameworks like AMLAS.
• Strong analytical skills in risk assessment for AI-enabled technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety and assurance activities for autonomous systems.
• Conduct system safety analysis including HAZID and FHA.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for advanced autonomous technologies.

Skills

Safety and Assurance Leadership

System Safety Analysis

Machine Learning Risk Assessment

Regulatory Compliance

Job description

Job Description

Senior Autonomous Systems Assurance Consultant

(Autonomous Vehicles

• UAS
• Robotics
• AI / ML Safety
• Safety & Certification Engineering)

Are you passionate about the safety and assurance of autonomous vehicles, uncrewed systems, robotics, and AI / ML-enabled technologies? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing digital safety and autonomy assurance team working at the forefront of next-generation autonomous platforms across the defence and commercial sectors.

We are seeking a Senior Autonomous Systems Assurance Consultant to lead the safety, certification and assurance of advanced autonomous and machine-learning-enabled systems—ensuring they are dependable, regulatory-compliant, and ready for safe deployment.

What You'll Be Doing

You will take a leading role in shaping and delivering safety and assurance for complex autonomous system programmes. Typical responsibilities include :

Technical Delivery

Lead safety and assurance activities for autonomous, uncrewed and AI-enabled systems, applying industry frameworks such as AMLAS and emerging AI / autonomy safety guidance.

Conduct system safety analysis for autonomous platforms, including HAZID, Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA), and STPA.

Assess risks related to machine le...