Artificial Intelligence Certification Analyst

Provide technical expertise supporting AI certification, assurance and oversight activities across aviation programmes.

Develop guidance, frameworks and internal processes for AI assurance and regulatory compliance.

Undertake research into AI technologies, methodologies and assurance approaches that are relevant to aviation safety systems.

Support detailed multi-disciplined analysis of AI enabled systems, applications, and use cases, within a regulatory context.

Deliver the review of technical documentation, evidence, and other materials relevant to AI certification/assurance activity.

Prepare and deliver technical summaries, briefing notes, and analytical outputs for internal stakeholder use.

Conduct horizon scanning activities for developments in AI, machine learning, and related assurance or regulatory topics.

Manage high levels of stakeholder liaison both within and outside the CAA, incorporating other regulatory bodies and industry groups both nationally and internationally.

Make effective contributions and provide comprehensive recommendations to national and international aerospace AI policy development.

Essential:

Degree (or equivalent experience) in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.

Relevant work experience, or evidence of relevant academic, internship, placement, or dissertation.

Working understanding of AI and machine learning concepts, methods, and lifecycle.

Demonstratable knowledge of relevant materials such as OECD AI principles, NIST AI RMF, OWASP GenAI, AI Standards Hub.

Able to travel both nationally and internationally.

Team worker with flexible and adaptable work ethos, highly analytic and lateral thinker with an eye for detail; methodical with a critical systems approach; creative and innovative with a good ability to problem solve.

Exposure to assurance, audit, regulatory, or standards related work within a safety-critical industry.

Desirable:

Aviation knowledge or experience is highly desirable, including familiarity of relevant regulation e.g. EASA Part 21.

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organisation.

Able to produce concise and unambiguous discussion papers for presentation at various audience levels.

The role holder must be passionate about AI safety and security, with a keen interest in aerospace, staying up to date on relevant trends/issues.

For many appointments within the CAA, these roles require access to operationally sensitive infrastructure and/or Nationally Protected information. For these roles the post holders must undergo National Security Vetting and achieve the appropriate level of clearance.

SC - To be vetted we will usually expect a reasonable period of residency in the UK so that meaningful checks can be undertaken. For this role t his will need to be 5 years.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be guaranteed an interview. Find out more about the Disability Confident Scheme . If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Use of Artificial Intelligence by candidates in the CAA recruitment process

We recognise that many of our candidates find Artificial Intelligence to be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be rejected on that basis.

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We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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