AI Assurance Specialist - Mission Systems & Edge Deployments in City of London

Job description

Morela is partnering with one of the UK’s fastest-growing AI consultancies to hire an AI Assurance SME with deep expertise in mission systems, edge deployments, and operational AI environments. This is a unique opportunity to influence how AI is deployed safely and responsibly in high-stakes, mission-critical contexts.

Contract Details:

• Duration: 3+ years
• IR35: Inside
• Clearance: SC or DV required
• Rate : £600/£800 per day

Role Purpose:

You will act as a trusted subject matter expert on AI assurance in complex operational systems. From autonomous platforms to edge-deployed AI, you will shape assurance criteria, manage risks, and ensure solutions are robust, ethical, and aligned with defence and government standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assurance for mission systems, edge AI deployments, and operational rollouts
• Translate operational needs into practical assurance criteria based on leading frameworks and regulations
• Support test, evaluation, verification, and validation (TEV&V) of edge-based AI
• Advise projects on safety, resilience, and human factors in AI adoption
• Guide assurance of autonomous/semi-autonomous platforms in line with MOD Ethical Principles for AI
• Define criteria for human–machine teaming, ensuring trust, transparency, and operator control
• Identify and mitigate risks and dependencies around AI adoption at the edge

Essential Experience:

• Strong track record in mission-critical operational systems (defence, aerospace, transport, etc.)
• Deep knowledge of AI assurance and risk frameworks (e.g., NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, EU AI Act)
• Hands-on experience deploying AI/ML at the edge, including resource-constrained environments
• Experience with adversarial ML techniques and cyber resilience
• Experience integrating or assuring autonomous/semi-autonomous systems (UAVs, UGVs, maritime, aerospace)
• Applied expertise in human factors for autonomy (trust, usability, operator oversight)
• Ability to engage confidently with technical, operational, and regulatory stakeholders

Why Join:

• Be part of a rapidly growing AI consultancy delivering high-impact national projects
• Influence critical programmes where AI safety, resilience, and ethics are paramount
• Long-term engagement offering stability on cutting-edge projects

Morela is proud to support our client in this critical AI assurance programme. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of responsible AI at the edge.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

11-09-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English