Autonomous Systems Assurance Engineer Job at Witney Full Time NEW

Engineer – Autonomous Systems / Defence Technology £45,000 – £50,000 per year Full Time | Permanent Location: OxfordWe are supporting an early-stage deep tech company working in autonomous systems and safety-critical AI.They are building assurance technology that monitors and constrains autonomous systems in real time. The aim is to ensure systems remain within defined operational and safety limits, even in unpredictable environments.The company works with customers in defence and autonomy, including UAVs, multi-agent systems, and mission-critical AI applications.The roleThis is a hands-on engineering position in a small, technical team. You will work across software and systems engineering to support development of real-time assurance and monitoring technology used in autonomous platforms.The environment is fast-moving, technical, and focused on real-world autonomous systems.Key responsibilitiesDevelop and support real-time monitoring and assurance systemsWork on integration with autonomous platforms and simulation environmentsTest and validate system behaviour in edge casesContribute across software and systems engineeringWork closely with technical teams and stakeholdersWhat we are looking for3–6 years’ engineering experienceBackground in software, systems, electronics, robotics or similarExperience working on complex technical systems or productsStrong problem-solving ability and attention to detailComfortable working in fast-paced environments with changing prioritiesInterest in autonomous systems, AI, or safety-critical engineeringImportant requirementsMust be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC)Must have the right to work in the UKWhat’s on offer£45,000 – £50,000 salaryEarly-stage role with real ownershipExposure to defence and autonomy programmesBroad technical scope across software and systemsDirect impact on emerging autonomous safety infrastructure