We''re looking for an experienced Safety-Critical Software Quality Assurance Engineer to join a growing technology business developing complex, high-integrity autonomous systems.Experience working on safety-critical and mission-critical software, alongside experience of autonomous systems is essential. Ideally, your background will include aviation, aerospace, autonomous vehicles, drones/UAVs, flight software, MOD/defence or a similarly demanding engineering environment.You''ll play a key role in ensuring software development and verification processes are followed correctly, maintaining compliance with industry standards and driving quality across the engineering lifecycle.Location: Oxfordshire - hybrid working. 3 days per week in office.What you''ll be doing:Reviewing and auditing software development and verification processes across safety-critical autonomous systems.Ensuring compliance with relevant standards and internal quality procedures.Identifying process gaps, managing non-conformances and supporting corrective actions and continuous improvement.Reviewing quality documentation and assurance evidence to support compliance.Working closely with engineering teams to maintain high standards of software assurance. Essential requirements:Proven experience in Software Quality Assurance (SQA), with a focus on process assurance and compliance beyond software testing or verification alone.Experience working on safety-critical and mission-critical software systems.Experience ..... full job details .....