Validation and Verification Engineer

Validation and Verification Engineer – Software-Based Systems Location: Bristol (Hybrid – 4–5 days on-site per week) Salary: Circa £55,000 DOE + bonus, flexi-leave & benefits Security Clearance: Sole UK or Dual British National | SC eligibility required Join a specialist Validation and Verification team working at the heart of a high-impact Command & Control (C2) system – a critical capability for national defence and threat response.

You’ll be part of a team ensuring complex software-based sub-systems are ready for real-world deployment. With significant cross-functional exposure and a strong systems engineering approach, this role offers a unique opportunity to see a product through the full lifecycle – from requirements capture to delivery. Your Role

• Support the development and delivery of Command & Control (C2) software systems.
• Define C2 test scenarios, success criteria and verification plans.
• Work closely with the Design Authority to confirm the appropriate verification approach.
• Contribute to complex systems engineering processes that ensure end-to-end functionality of software-led defence solutions.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong systems design or systems engineering experience, particularly with software-based equipment.
• Degree-qualified or equivalent prof...