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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** 17918
- **Location:** Witney, UK
- **Salary:** £60,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Machine Learning, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Safety, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration, Toolchain, Reinforcement Learning, Apache Spark, Deployment Automation, Formal Methods
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/software-engineer/54319759

## About the Role

mathematically verifiable software foundations suitable for the highest levels of safety assurance. Successful candidates will work across: Safety-critical embedded software development Runtime assurance architectures Autonomous flight safety systems Mission assurance and control systems Verification and validation activities Certification-focused software engineering Safety monitoring and fail-safe architectures Airworthiness and autonomy assurance frameworks Their engineering team is focused on delivering solutions that support highly regulated autonomous operations, including SORA-based operating environments and future certified autonomous aviation systems. Responsibilities Design and develop safety-critical embedded software for autonomous systems. Build software components supporting runtime assurance and autonomous system safety. Develop high-integrity software using SPARK Ada and associated toolchains. Support software architecture definition for certifiable autonomous systems. Work
closely with verification and certification teams to achieve regulatory compliance. Contribute to the development of DAL-A and DAL-B capable software solutions. Support integration across mission computers, flight control systems and safety monitoring functions. Participate in software safety analyses and design assurance activities. Help scale their platform from prototype capability to enterprise deployment. Must-Have Experience Strong background in embedded, real-time software engineering. Experience working with C, C++, Ada or similar languages. Experience working within safety-critical environments. Knowledge of high-integrity software development processes. Familiarity with safety standards and regulated development environments. Understanding of software verification and validation methodologies. Desirable / Nice to Have Experience Ada or SPARK Ada development experience. DO-178C software development experience. Automotive (ISO26262 / IEC65108). Aerospace, defence or autonomous
systems experience. Flight control systems or avionics software. UAV, UAS, drone or eVTOL platforms. Runtime assurance or autonomy assurance systems. Autopilot technologies such as ROS / ROS2, MAVLINK, PX4, ArduPilot or equivalent. Model-based development and formal methods. Other Stuff Salary to £60k Hybrid role - 3 days a week on site in Witney, Tues, Wed, Thurs Benefits include EV Car Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Company socials, Thursday in-office lunch on them, 25 days holiday NB: for non-UK Citizens we cannot accept applications from anyone requiring sponsorship (now or in the future) for UK permanent employment status.If you are utilising a work visa this must allow you to work in the UK unrestricted for at least the next 5 years. Profile 29 recruitment keywords: Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Autonomous Systems, Assurance, Hardware, Software, Systems Integration, Artificial Intelligence, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Space Autonomy, Assured
Autonomy, High Integrity Software, Assured Autonomy, and Assured Autonomous Behaviours Witney, Oxfordshire hybrid remote TPBN1_UKTJ