Systems Engineer - IVVQ Manager

Posted 2 Days Ago Be an Early Applicant Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, G  Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, GBRLead IVVQ strategy and execution across systems engineering lifecycle for defence programmes. Plan, coordinate and deliver integration, verification, validation and qualification activities, develop test strategies, analyse results, manage compliance evidence, resolve non-compliances, mitigate IVVQ risks, and liaise with customers, architects, suppliers and test facilities to achieve contractual summary above was generated by AI

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Belfast, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.

Systems Engineer - IVVQ Manager based in Belfast, minimum 3 da

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What the role has to offer. End-to-end Systems Engineering & IVVQ ownership on mission-critical projects Exceptional career development, Chartership support and expert pathways Exposure to cutting-edge technology, customers and complex defence programmes worldwide Our Opportunity As we continue to grow, we're looking for a Systems Engineer - IVVQ Manager to help deliver cutting-edge, mission-critical technologies that make a real-world impact.

Working across the full systems engineering lifecycle, you'll lead Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification activities, ensuring complex systems are seamlessly integrated, rigorously tested and successfully accepted by our customers. Partnering with Architects, Design Authorities, Engineering Delivery Managers and customers, you'll play a pivotal role in turning requirements into high-performing solutions. You'll be a technically strong Systems Engineer with a passion for solving complex challenges, leading delivery teams and driving successful outcomes in demanding environments.

Building a Future, we can all trust Integrated Airspace Protection Systems (IAS) - our main purpose is to protect and defend. We provide rapid integrated solutions for detection, coordination, fire control, engagement and support. We cover three sectors:
Surface Attack & Air Defence (UK), Air Defence (International) and Air Operations & Services as well as Space. What we offer you Performance-related bonus Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata) 24 hours volunteering paid for Private healthcare Pension scheme Life cover 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers Gym membership discounts

Key Responsibilities and Tasks In this dynamic role, you will have the opportunity to develop and refine models of critical subsystems throughout the entire product lifecycle, playing a key part in:
Define and lead the overall IVVQ strategy, including planning, scheduling, resource forecasting and delivery estimates to ensure successful programme execution Lead and coordinate system Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification activities, ensuring compliance with requirements across both Thales and customer environments Develop and implement test strategies, methods and acceptance criteria, overseeing testing activities and ensuring robust evidence is generated to support qualification and acceptance Analyse test results, manage compliance evidence and produce clear technical reports to support engineering reviews, decision-making and customer acceptance Identify, communicate and drive resolution of design non-compliances, ensuring issues are effectively managed with internal teams and external stakeholders Proactively manage IVVQ risks, providing technical guidance and mitigation recommendations to project leadership while supporting programme delivery objectives Collaborate closely with Customers, Architects, Design Authorities, Engineering teams and external test facilities to ensure solutions are fully integrated, verified and accepted against contractual requirements About You Proven experience delivering Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification (IVVQ) activities within complex systems development and integration environments Demonstrated understanding of IVVQ principles, strategies and methodologies, including test planning, execution, reporting and compliance activities Acquired knowledge of Systems Engineering processes, practices and life cycles, with the ability to operate effectively across the end-to-end product lifecycle Proven experience leading technical teams through product IVVQ cycles, driving successful integration, verification, validation and delivery outcomes Demonstrated…