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Abbey Wood (Hybrid: minimum 3 days/week on site)
FIXED TERM CONTRACT - ASAP – 30 June 2026
£50k - £60k p/a (pro rata)
Role Overview
Thorn SDS is a niche Managed Service Provider, who are committed to enabling technology organisations and professionals to thrive within the Space, Defence and Security sectors.
Are you a forward-thinking software and cyber security professional eager to shape the future of undersea warfare? Do you thrive working on pioneering technologies with real-world defence applications? If so, we invite you to join the Thorn SDS Ltd as the (FTC) Software & Cyber Assurance Engineer – a vital post supporting cutting-edge, international defence projects.
In this unique and exciting role, you’ll work at the forefront of autonomous naval capability, helping bring new systems into service through robust safety, cyber, and software assurance frameworks.
You’ll be part of a 10-strong team of expert civil servants and supported by a Level 5 Team Leader, and the role will include occasional day trips (1–2 times/month) to key locations such as Plymouth and Portsmouth.
Key Responsibilities
As a (FTC) Software & Cyber Assurance Engineer, your core responsibilities will include:
* Implementing Secure-by-Design: Drive delivery of Software Integrity Policy and ensure security and cyber assurance is built in from day one.
* Assuring Software Safety: Lead on managing safety hazards relating to software for operations, ensuring risks are ALARP and tolerable.
* Developing Autonomous Trials Plans: Collaborate with stakeholders to design and manage a test plan to achieve full autonomous functionality (surface and submerged).
* Securing Systems: Develop robust data security strategies and integration with submarine combat systems.
* Managing Classified Trials: Formulate protocols for trials involving payloads and data.
* Regulatory Engagement: Liaise with MOD and external regulators to shape practical, proportionate regulations for marine autonomous systems.
* Team Support: Provide general assistance to the team to ensure smooth, effective delivery of programme outputs.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in software security, cyber assurance, and secure-by-design methodologies, within a Defence environment.
* Comfortable working independently in a technically demanding and fast-moving environment.
* Strong understanding of safety assurance in systems with safety-significant software components.
* National Vetting Clearance, (or the ability to obtain clearance)
Desirable Skills
* Experience building trust in autonomous systems through structured test, evaluation, and risk reduction activities.
* Familiarity with UK defence acquisition, particularly with software safety and cyber regulation in MOD projects.
Benefits
* 25 days Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays)
* Employer Pension Contributions
* Group Life Insurance
* Dental Cashback Plan
* Health Cashback Plan
* Wellbeing Services (includes GP, Physio and Savings Benefits)
* Thorn Wellbeing Support Contribution
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Supported Training & Personal Development Opportunities
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If you have the expertise to support this requirement and are eager to make an impact in a critical role, please apply today!
All applicants must hold the Right to Work in the UK and already possess, or be eligible to obtain, National Security Clearance.
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