Verification and Validation Engineer

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:
Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Security Check (SC)

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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 mindset 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?

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

The V&V engineer will support the planning, conduct and reporting of V&V work packages and activities in order to prove our hardware and software product compliance to their associated requirements.

The V&V Engineer will work within multi-disciplined project teams under direction of the project delivery management and V&V leadership to effectively and efficiently deliver the assigned V&V activities.

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.

• Promote best practice for V&V engineering lifecycle activities in accordance with Corporate and Industry standards.
• Conduct V&V activities in compliance with approved management plans, using approved methods, competent personnel, effective delivery systems and processes
• Lead/Supervise V&V engineers output as required for scoped work package delivery
• 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.

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.

• Degree/HND/HNC or equivalent experience in IVVTQA/ITEA for Systems Engineering/Software Engineering or Control Systems Engineering.
• Supervision, coaching and guidance of junior engineers.
• Competent in the use of DOORS or similar requirements management and test tools.
• Significant (=>5 years) 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.

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:  .

• 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…