Autonomous Systems Safety Consultant

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Senior Autonomous Systems Assurance Consultant Location: Bristol Role: Senior Consultant, Autonomous Systems Safety & Assurance Lead the safety, certification and assurance of advanced autonomous and machine‑learning‑enabled systems to ensure they are dependable, regulatory‑compliant and ready for safe deployment. Responsibilities
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, 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. Shape the ongoing development of the organization’s autonomous systems safety capability, influencing tools, methods and strategic direction. Mentor consultants in autonomy safety techniques and best practice. Support autonomy‑focused business development, bid writing and client engagement; act as Bid Manager or technical contributor for proposals. Build lasting client relationships and represent the company at industry events, conferences and technical forums. 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.
Qualifications
Relevant engineering or safety qualification; membership of a professional institution is beneficial. Proven experience in autonomous systems, uncrewed platforms, robotics or AI/ML‑enabled systems, ideally within defence or high‑integrity domains. Experience delivering safety assurance, Safety Case Reports, hazard analysis and recognised safety/assurance techniques. Experience in one or more of the Air, Land, Maritime, Nuclear or Robotics domains. Experience supporting business development activities or bid writing (desirable). Experience presenting technical papers or speaking at industry conferences (desirable). Eligibility for UK Security Clearance.
Travel may be required to customer facilities or partner sites in the UK and occasionally overseas. What We Offer
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.
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Qualifications and Experience
Experience in the defence and/or aerospace industries. Experience with common system safety and environmental tools, techniques and processes. Experience within the MoD acquisition organisation. Previous holder of formal safety and/or airworthiness delegation (Form 4). Experience of the design lifecycle and independent compliance verification. Knowledge of defence and aerospace design & development standards. Experience working to MAA Regulatory Articles.
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Required Skillset
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