Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Engineer - Platform Authority Abbey Wood, Bristol (3 days/week onsite). Up to £560/day inside IR35 Join a major Defence organisation in a pivotal role as an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Engineer, supporting the team leader as the Platform Authority for an Extra Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (XLAUV) demonstrator and the Equipment Authority for Torpedo Tube Launch and Recovery (TTLR) systems and AUVs . This role plays a key part in advancing autonomous submarine capabilities aligned with AUKUS initiatives , contributing to the development and evaluation of cutting-edge underwater technologies. Responsibilities: Implement CETUS Software Integrity Policy for secure, cyber-assured designs. Manage software-related safety hazards to ensure ALARP compliance. Develop CETUS test plans for autonomous operations. Establish data security for SCYLLA AUV equipment. Handle SECRET payload/data securely during CETUS trials. Liaise with regulators on autonomous systems guidance. Provide general project assistance and support to the SDA Autonomy Unit team. Essential Experience & Skills: Software and cyber analyst experience in product security and cyber assurance. Ability to independently lead software and cyber tasks. Active SC clearance (dual nationality acceptable subject to approval). Desirable: Experience in safety-critical software security. Experience building trust in autonomous systems.