Systems Verification & Validation Engineer

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Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK

At Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible.

This mind-set goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So, what’s your possible?

Opportunity:

This is more than just a job; it’s a mission.

Our involvement with all engineering disciplines places us in a unique position to support the continued sustainment and development of our sovereign defence capability.

In this role, you will conduct and report IVVTQA activities for your allocated programmes throughout the engineering lifecycle ensuring compliance of our products. You will be a key part of a multi-disciplined engineering team who are core to successful delivery of NGUK projects.

Our UK Defence business is a Sovereign software and systems centre of excellence. As well as developing and supporting UK wide and internationally deployed multi-domain command and control systems, our work is critical to the modern backbone of the Royal Navy. We pioneer – with fierce curiosity, dedication, and innovation, we seek to solve the world’s most challenging problems.

Resp onsibilities:

• Continuous implementation of IVVTQA best practice and contribute to continuous improvement activities.

• Conduct V&V activities in compliance with approved management plans, using approved methods, competent personnel, effective delivery systems and processes

• Own, manage, implement and deliver an evidence based approach for IVVTQA activities relating to project/programme.

• Plan, conduct and report task activities to the level of Quality expected by the V&V and Project management, including:

• Project requirements V&V input,

• Design Estimate compilation,

• Compilation, issue and review of management plans, processes and metrics,

• Project Design & Risk reviews,

• IADT activities,

• Reporting task progress to timescale and quality requirements,

• Fault/Issue investigation, review and reporting

• Implementation of Project security measures related to V&V activities

• Reporting to NG Management and Project teams

• Apply IVVTQA principles and best practice across the SE lifecycle, from requirements, design, integration and the V&V stages, supporting the acceptance process.

Benefits:

We can offer you a range of flexible and hybrid working options to suit you, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits including private health care, career development opportunities and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to our recruitment team.

We are looking for:

• Degree/HND/HNC or equivalent experience in IVVTQA/ITEA for Systems Engineering/Software Engineering or Control Systems Engineering.

• Competent in the use of DOORS or similar requirements management and test tools.

• Experience of planning and conduct of IVVTQA activities within a Systems Engineering lifecycle.

• Natural problem solver, through RCA, develop solutions to a variety of problems, plan/implement remediation actions to resolution.

• Previous IVVTQA experience in accordance with Military/Defence/Industry Standards.

Security clearance:

You must be able to gain and maintain the relevant UK Government security clearance in line with the job role (SC). Our requirement team is on hand to answer any questions and we will guide you through the process:  .

Why join us?

• Be part of our global team of 100,000 colleagues – The possibilities for your future career are only limited by your drive. Whether you’re looking for a hands-on internship or your next leadership position, we have career opportunities across the world. Northrop Grumman continues to expand and broaden our presence in global markets and strengthen our partnerships with local industry.

• A mission to believe in – Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world, expanding our reach from land, sea, and air to space and cyberspace. From engineering data and intelligence solutions, to developing maritime navigation and…