iO Associates
Software Engineer
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Safety-Critical Software Engineer
Oxford, UK (Hybrid)
Up to £65,000 pa
Join an innovative technology company developing next-generation software for safety-critical autonomous systems. Working at the forefront of AI, aerospace and autonomy, you'll help build high-integrity software that enables autonomous platforms to operate safely in highly regulated environments.
The Role
You'll develop embedded software supporting runtime assurance, autonomous control, and mission-critical applications, collaborating closely with software, systems, and verification engineers to deliver robust, certifiable solutions.
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What We're Looking For
- Experience developing embedded software using C, C++, Ada, or SPARK Ada
- Background in safety-critical or highly regulated environments
- Knowledge of real-time embedded systems and software verification
- Exposure to DO-178C or similar safety standards is highly desirable
- Experience within aerospace, defence, autonomous systems, avionics, UAVs, or eVTOL would be advantageous
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Why Apply?
- Work on cutting-edge autonomous technologies with real-world impact.
- Join a growing engineering team tackling complex technical challenges.
- Play a key role in developing software for the next generation of safety-critical autonomous systems.
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