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(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.

• 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 learning, sensor fusion, automated decision‑making, and novel autonomy architectures.
  • Develop structured, evidence‑based Safety Cases (including GSN) for autonomous and remotely‑operated systems.
• Capability Development:
  • Shape the ongoing development of our autonomous systems safety capability, influencing tools, methods and strategic direction.
  • Mentor consultants in autonomy safety techniques and best practice.
• Business Development:
  • Support autonomy‑focused business development, bid writing and client engagement.
  • Act as Bid Manager or technical contributor for autonomy and AI‑related proposals.
  • Build lasting client relationships and represent the company at industry events, conferences and technical forums.
• Project Oversight:
  • Oversee delivery of autonomy assurance projects — ensuring quality, timeliness and budget control.
  • Provide technical review, approval, and oversight of key deliverables.
  • Support project managers in risk identification and mitigation.
  • Travel may be required to customer facilities or partner sites in the UK and occasionally overseas.

• Essential
  • Relevant engineering or safety qualification; membership of a professional institution is beneficial.
  • Proven experience in autonomous systems, uncrewed platforms, robotics, AI/ML‑enabled systems, or autonomous vehicle safety assurance, ideally within defence or similar high‑integrity domains.
  • Experience delivering:
    • Safety assurance for autonomous or AI‑enabled systems
    • Safety Case Reports and GSN
    • Hazard analysis and recognised safety/assurance techniques
    • Compliance with autonomy, AI or system safety standards/guidance
    • Experience in one or more of the Air, Land, Maritime, Nuclear or Robotics domains.
  • Experience supporting business development activities or bid writing.
  • Experience presenting technical papers or speaking at industry conferences. (Training can be provided for the right candidate.)
• Security
  • Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible for UK Security Clearance.

• Competitive salary and annual bonus (post‑qualifying period).
• Friendly, supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Professional membership fees covered.
• Extensive technical and consultancy training.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave.
• Company pension scheme.
• Optional private medical insurance (post‑probation).
• Life insurance.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Roles can be based at any of our UK offices with flexibility for hybrid working.

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