Job Description:

Engineer - Autonomous Systems / Defence Technology
£45,000 - £50,000 per year
Full Time | Permanent
Location: Oxford

We are supporting an early-stage deep tech company working in autonomous systems and safety-critical AI.

The business is building assurance technology for autonomous systems. Their platform monitors and constrains behaviour in real time, helping ensure systems stay within defined operational and safety limits even in unpredictable environments.

They are already working with customers in defence and autonomy, including UAVs, multi-agent systems, and mission-critical AI applications.

The role

This is a hands-on engineering position within a small team. You will work across software and systems engineering to support the development of real-time assurance and monitoring technology used in autonomous platforms.
The environment is fast-moving and highly technical, with exposure to cutting-edge autonomy and AI systems.
Key responsibilities

• Develop and support real-time monitoring and assurance systems
• Work on integration with autonomous platforms and simulation environments
• Test and validate system behaviour in edge cases
• Contribute across software and systems development
• Work closely with technical teams and stakeholders

What we are looking for

• Engineering background (software, systems, electronics, robotics or similar)
• Experience working on complex technical systems
• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with changing priorities
• Interest in autonomous systems, AI, or safety-critical engineering

Important requirements

• Must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC)
• Must have the right to work in the UK

What's on offer

• £45,000 - £50,000 salary
• Early-stage role with real ownership
• Exposure to defence and autonomy programmes
• Broad technical scope across software and systems
• Direct impact on emerging autonomous safety infrastructure