Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Engineer/Platform Authority

Matchtech; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major Defence organisation is seeking an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Engineer to enhance submarine capabilities aligned with AUKUS initiatives. This pivotal role involves implementing secure software designs, managing cyber assurance tasks, and contributing to advanced underwater technologies.

Qualifications

• Active SC clearance.
• Experience in safety-critical software security and cyber assurance.
• Ability to lead software and cyber tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Implement CETUS Software Integrity Policy for secure designs.
• Manage safety hazards to ensure ALARP compliance.
• Establish data security for SCYLLA AUV equipment.

Skills

AUV

Software

Cyber Assurance

Product security

Job description

Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Engineer/Platform Authority

Ref no.

Ref no. BHN588812

Location

Location Bristol, England

Start date ASAP

Job type

Job type Contract 12 Months

Job status

Job status Open

Job summary

Join a major Defence organisation in a pivotal role as an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Engineer

Key skills required for this role

AUV, SC Cleared, Software, Cyber Assurance, Product security

Important

AUV, SC Cleared, Software, Cyber Assurance, Product security

Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Engineer - Platform Authority
Abbey Wood, Bristol (3 days/week onsite).
Up to £560/day inside IR35

Join a major Defence organisation in a pivotal role as an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Engineer, supporting the team leader as the Platform Authority for an Extra Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (XLAUV) demonstrator and the Equipment Authority for Torpedo Tube Launch and Recovery (TTLR) systems and AUVs. This role plays a key part in advancing autonomous submarine capabilities aligned with AUKUS initiatives, contributing to the development and evaluation of cutting-edge underwater technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Implement CETUS Software Integrity Policy for secure, cyber-assured designs.
• Manage software-related safety hazards to ensure ALARP compliance.
• Develop CETUS test plans for autonomous operations.
• Establish data security for SCYLLA AUV equipment.
• Handle SECRET payload/data securely during CETUS trials.
• Liaise with regulators on autonomous systems guidance.
• Provide general project assistance and support to the SDA Autonomy Unit team.

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Software and cyber analyst experience in product security and cyber assurance.
• Ability to independently lead software and cyber tasks.
• Active SC clearance (dual nationality acceptable subject to approval).
• Experience in safety-critical software security.
• Experience building trust in autonomous systems.

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