Job Title
QA & Test Engineer
Company Description
SAIF Autonomy Ltd - VC‑backed AI safety platform
Job Description
You will own the verification and test program for NEXUS, a runtime assurance platform for autonomous systems. Working at the intersection of Physical AI and safety‑critical engineering, you will build a test function from scratch, defining processes and writing artifacts to achieve DO‑178C certification for drones, maritime, and space applications.
Location
Oxfordshire, UK
Why this role is remarkable
- Shape the safety infrastructure for the future of Physical AI, moving autonomous systems from labs to high‑stakes real‑world deployment.
- Join a fast‑growing startup backed by Fusion Fund that has already secured contracts with DSTL (UK MoD), the European Space Agency, and Zenzic.
- Enjoy high autonomy and ownership by building a QA department from the ground up rather than slotting into a pre‑existing corporate structure.
What you will do
- Define and execute the verification strategy for the NEXUS platform as it progresses through DO‑178C DAL B and DAL A certification.
- Perform requirements‑based testing and structural coverage analysis using specialized tools like Rapita, Codebeamer, and Matlab Simulink.
- Interface directly with airworthiness authorities such as the MAA and EASA to ensure compliance for airborne and autonomous platforms.
The ideal candidate
- Extensive experience in safety‑critical software verification within aerospace (DO‑178C), automotive (ISO 26262), or defence (DEF‑STAN 00‑56) industries.
- Proficient in structural coverage, timing analysis, and MISRA C/C++ standards using tools like Rapita, LDRA, VectorCAST, or Polyspace.
- Must be a UK national or hold existing SC clearance, with a preference for candidates who thrive in a high‑impact, 10‑person startup environment.
Next steps
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- Talk to Jack so he can understand your experience and ambitions.
- Jack will make sure Jill (the AI agent working for the company) considers you for this role.
- If Jill thinks you're a great fit and her client wants to meet you, they will make the introduction.
- If not, Jack will find you excellent alternatives. All for free.
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