Systems Verification & Validation Engineer

Negotiable Bristol, England

Permanent

Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and security sector, is seeking a Launch Management System Lead Engineer to support the development, integration, verification and certification of advanced weapon system equipment. This permanent role offers the opportunity to work across systems, software and hardware disciplines, contributing to products used across land, naval, airborne and emerging capability domains.

Key Responsibilities:

Define verification strategies and develop clear test procedures against systems and software requirements

Support requirements capture, systems integration, fault finding and the resolution of technical queries

Use IBM DOORS, IBM Rhapsody and similar requirements management tools to manage requirements, verification scenarios, test procedures and evidence

Carry out systems V&V activities within laboratory environments using software, test equipment and electronic equipment under test

Log, track and support the resolution of defects identified during V&V activities and customer reviews

Manage assigned work packages, monitoring schedule, cost, quality and technical performance

Work collaboratively with systems, mechanical, electrical and software engineering teams, as well as LMS architects and verification specialists

Support product acceptance and certification by gathering evidence and validating technical publications against product requirements and behaviour

Job Requirements:

Experience with requirements and verification management tools, including IBM DOORS and IBM Rhapsody Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, processes and practices

Knowledge of systems integration, systems V&V and verification throughout the design lifecycle

Understanding of requirements engineering at system, subsystem or component level

Awareness of hardware design and build processes

Understanding of test procedures, evidence collection and certification requirements

Experience in technical report writing and configuration management

Confidence presenting technical engineering information and supporting effective decision-making

Relevant engineering qualifications or professional certifications would be advantageous

Ability to meet the security requirements applicable to work within the defence sector, including British citizenship or dual nationality with British citizenship

Benefits:

Company performance-related bonus scheme

Employer and employee pension contribution options

Opportunities for paid overtime

Up to 15 additional days through a flexible leave scheme

Flexible working arrangements, with a hybrid approach and regular on-site attendance to support the workload

Enhanced maternity, adoption, shared parental, paternity and neonatal leave provisions

Support for fertility testing and treatments

Excellent site facilities, including subsidised meals and free car parking

Professional development opportunities within a multinational defence engineering network

If you are an experienced systems engineer with expertise in requirements management, systems V&V, Rhapsody and systems integration, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to critical defence programmes. Apply now to develop your career as a Launch Management System Lead Engineer.