V&V Engineer

Job Advert – Aero Gas Turbine V&V Engineer (Derby)

Job Title:

Aero Gas Turbine V&V Engineer

Location:

Derby, UK (On-site only)

Contract:

12-month contract, Outside IR35

Hours:

40 hours per week (option to condense into a 4-day week)
Rate: £45 per hour
Security Clearance:
Must hold, or be eligible for, SC clearance

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Aero Gas Turbine V&V Engineer to join a leading engineering organisation in Derby on a 12-month contract basis (outside IR35).

You’ll be responsible for planning and executing verification and validation (V&V) activities for aero gas turbine engines and associated electrical units, ensuring they meet design, performance and airworthiness requirements.

Key Responsibilities

* Perform verification and validation (V&V) activities for aero gas turbine engines.

* Develop and execute test plans, procedures and reports in line with design specifications and regulatory requirements.

* Conduct system-level and component-level testing, including functional, performance and environmental tests.

* Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to identify, investigate and resolve issues during the V&V process.

* Ensure all V&V activities comply with industry standards, regulations and best practices.

* Prepare and maintain V&V documentation, including test plans, test cases and test reports.

* Support the certification process for electrical units, ensuring compliance with relevant airworthiness standards.

* Participate in design reviews, technical meetings and project planning activities.

* Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and other team members.

Requirements

* Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related discipline.

* 5+ years’ experience in verification and validation of aero gas turbine engines.

* Strong knowledge of gas turbine engine systems and components.

* Experience with electrical unit airworthiness certification processes and standards.

* Proficiency with V&V tools, methods and software.

* Excellent problem-solving, analytical and troubleshooting skills.

* Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic engineering environment.

* Must hold or be eligible for SC clearance.

What’s on Offer

* Outside IR35 contract.

* £45 per hour.

* 12-month initial contract with potential for extension.

* Option to work 40 hours over 4 days for a condensed working week.

* Opportunity to work on aero gas turbine programmes within a highly skilled team