Company Profile

Bitwise is a specialist software engineering company with over 35 years of experience delivering safety-critical, real-time embedded software for organisations operating in demanding environments. We support clients across the defence and aerospace ecosystem, as well as healthcare, automotive, and industrial sectors, providing expertise that spans the full product lifecycle, from concept and system architecture through development, verification, certification, and long-term support.

Our teams are highly experienced in designing and delivering robust, reliable software that meets stringent regulatory and operational requirements. We have strong knowledge of defence and aerospace standards such as IEC 61508, DO-178B/C, alongside internationally recognised quality and security accreditations including ISO 9001 and ISO 27001. This combination of technical capability and compliance expertise enables us to support programmes where assurance, safety, and performance are mission critical. In addition to our knowledge of standards, we bring a broad technical skillset covering multiple programming languages, system and software architecture, automated testing, and software safety management. By applying rigorous traceability, risk management, and verification practices throughout development, we help ensure systems meet both functional requirements and certification standards.

For organisations in the defence and aerospace community seeking a trusted software partner with proven experience in safety-critical environments, Bitwise offers the expertise, discipline, and collaborative approach needed to support successful programme delivery.