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Software engineering consultancy

Engineering software that must not fail.

Specialist consultancy for high-integrity software in aviation, defence and other safety-critical domains — backed by 18 years of software engineering experience.

  • UK-based, GDPR-compliant
  • Reply within two working days
  • Somerset · delivering UK-wide
  • 18

    years of software engineering experience

  • [X]

    safety-critical programmes supported

  • POA

    day rates: price on application

  • UK

    based & GDPR-compliant

Consultancy services

High-integrity engineering consultancy.

Independent expertise for programmes where software failure is not an option — from requirements to certification evidence.

  • Software safety & assurance

    Hazard analysis, software safety requirements and independent safety assessment for critical systems.

  • Requirements & architecture

    Clear, verifiable requirements and robust architectures for high-integrity and real-time software.

  • Verification & validation

    Test strategy, structural coverage analysis, static analysis and independent verification.

  • Certification support

    Plans, processes and evidence to meet DO-178C, DEF STAN 00-055 and similar standards. [Confirm standards]

  • Obsolescence & modernisation

    Extending the life of long-service C, C++ and Ada systems without weakening their assurance.

  • Technical review & due diligence

    Independent code, architecture and process reviews for primes, suppliers, investors and boards.

We work on site, embedded within your engineering team or remotely — to your processes, tools and security requirements. [Confirm security clearance position]

Domains

Proven where the stakes are highest.

Eighteen years of software engineering across safety-critical domains, applied to programmes where integrity is non-negotiable.

  • Aviation & aerospace

    Airborne and ground software, verification programmes and certification evidence.

  • Defence

    Mission and safety-critical software, safety cases and independent assessment.

  • Other safety-critical sectors

    [Confirm: e.g. rail, energy, medical devices] — wherever software failure is not an option.

Standards & guidance we work with

  • DO-178C
  • DO-330
  • ARP4754A
  • DEF STAN 00-055
  • DEF STAN 00-056
  • IEC 61508
  • MISRA C / C++

[Standards shown for layout — confirm the final list]

How we deliver

How a consultancy engagement works.

A clear, confidential route from first enquiry to delivered evidence — at the pace your programme needs.

  1. Enquiry & NDA

    [X] working days

    You tell us about the programme; we sign a non-disclosure agreement before any technical detail is shared.

    You receive

    • Mutual NDA
    • Initial capability response
  2. Scoping

    [X] working days

    We agree the scope, standards, deliverables and engagement model — day rate, call-off or statement of work.

    You receive

    • Written scope and rates
    • Named deliverables
  3. Mobilisation

    [X] days

    Access, tools, security and processes are set up so we can contribute from day one.

    You receive

    • Onboarding to your processes
    • Agreed reporting cadence
  4. Delivery & reporting

    Ongoing

    We deliver the agreed work with clear evidence, regular progress reports and early flagging of risks.

    You receive

    • Evidence to your standards
    • Progress and risk reports
  5. Handover & continuity

    Ongoing

    A clean handover of every artefact, with continued support available as your programme evolves.

    You receive

    • Complete documentation
    • Continued support on call-off

Case studies

Engineering that stands up to scrutiny.

Recent consultancy engagements. Client names and figures are placeholders.

Engagement options

Flexible ways to bring us in.

Book specialist days as your programme needs them, or agree a statement of work for a defined package.

  • Statement of work

    From

    £[X]per work package


    Included

    • Defined deliverables and acceptance criteria
    • Agreed price for each work package
    • Ideal for assessments, audits and reviews
    • Clear milestones and reporting

Prices are starting prices unless marked price on application, and all exclude VAT — your quote depends on scope, expertise and standards. Figures in [brackets] are placeholders.

Support included

We stay with you after launch.

Everything we deliver can be covered by a support agreement with defined response times, proactive updates and monthly reporting.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to the questions we are asked most often.

Do you work on safety-critical aviation and defence programmes?

Yes. High-integrity software engineering consultancy is the core of our work, supporting programmes in aviation, defence and other safety-critical domains.

Which standards do you work to?

We work to the standards your programme requires, including DO-178C and DEF STAN 00-055. [Confirm the full list of standards]

Can you work on site or within secure environments?

Yes. We work on client sites, embedded within engineering teams or remotely, in line with your security requirements. [Confirm clearance position]

How is consultancy charged?

Day rates are priced on application, depending on the expertise and standards involved. Defined packages can be agreed through a statement of work.

Can you also build the software?

Yes. Our Software Engineering service designs and builds bespoke applications, and our consultancy team can support it with assurance and review.

Tell us about your programme.

Whether it is a certification challenge, a safety assessment or an independent review, we will reply within two working days with next steps.

Our team reviews every enquiry and replies within two working days.