Autonomous Systems Consultant

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 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.

What We're Looking For

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.

Desirable

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.

What You'll Receive

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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