Verification & Validation Systems Lead

Position: Verification & Validation Systems Lead (Permanent)
Location: Filton

Locations:
Bristol, Stevenage or Bolton

Hours:

37 hours per week

Are you an experienced systems engineer looking to take ownership of hardware verification and validation for advanced defence systems? Join a top-tier team driving laser directed energy weapon (LDEW) development.

This role is all about physical systems V&V, compliance, and certification, from environmental performance, EMC, and power utilisation to transportability and regulatory approvals. You’ll manage Design Verification Plans (DVPs), oversee supplier V&V activities, and ensure designs meet system requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead physical domain verification & validation and certification strategies

* Manage design change impact assessments, defects, and technical risks

* Maintain traceability of system requirements in configuration management tools

* Oversee supplier progress and conduct milestone reviews

* Support CE marking and other regulatory documentation

* Present compliance evidence to stakeholders

You’ll need:

* Strong systems engineering knowledge and hardware experience

* Experience with verification and validation (V&V) of physical systems

* Understanding of requirements engineering, test procedures, and certification evidence gathering

* Confidence in presenting technical engineering information

* Experience with configuration management tools

Why you’ll love it:

* Hybrid working, flexible arrangements

* Bonus, pension, paid overtime, and flexi leave

* Enhanced parental leave options

* Onsite facilities including subsidised meals and free parking

* Healthcare Cash Plan

Eligibility:
British citizen (or dual national with UK citizenship) able to undergo UK security clearance.

Take ownership of complex defence systems, lead verification and certification, and make your mark on cutting-edge technology.

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