Safety-Critical SQA Engineer for Autonomous Systems

Spectrum IT; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum IT is seeking an experienced Safety-Critical Software Quality Assurance Engineer to join its growing technology group developing high-integrity autonomous systems.

You will audit development and verification processes, ensure compliance with DO-178C, ISO 26262 or IEC 61508, and drive quality across the engineering lifecycle while collaborating with teams to close gaps promptly.

Location: Oxfordshire - hybrid working, 3 days per week in office; sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Proven SQA experience beyond testing or verification.
• Experience on safety-critical and mission-critical software.
• Experience with autonomous systems.
• Knowledge of DO-178C, ISO 26262 or IEC 61508.
• Ability to challenge and influence engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Review and audit software development and verification processes for safety-critical autonomous systems.
• Ensure compliance with standards and internal quality procedures.
• Identify process gaps, manage non-conformances, and drive corrective actions.
• Review quality documentation and assurance evidence for compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to maintain high software assurance standards.

Skills

SQA experience

Process assurance

Compliance

Safety-critical software

Autonomous systems

DO-178C

ISO 26262

IEC 61508

Influencing engineers

Job description

Spectrum IT is seeking an experienced Safety-Critical Software Quality Assurance Engineer to join its growing technology group developing high-integrity autonomous systems.

You will audit development and verification processes, ensure compliance with DO-178C, ISO 26262 or IEC 61508, and drive quality across the engineering lifecycle while collaborating with teams to close gaps promptly.

Location: Oxfordshire - hybrid working, 3 days per week in office; sponsorship is not available.