Validation Engineer

Capacity: Acting as an Employment Business

Location: [Stafford], UK (Hybrid – 2 days on-site)

(The successful candidate will be engaged via an approved FCSA/Professional Passport accredited payroll provider)

Assignment

Description:

• Digisourced is representing a global leader in Energy Technology in their search for a high caliber Verification and Validation (V&V) Engineer for a contract assignment.
• This role is pivotal in ensuring the integrity and reliability of HVDC Control Systems by overseeing the full testing lifecycle of critical Controls Software.
• You will be responsible for ensuring that complex software architectures are built correctly and meet stringent project requirements.
• This assignment requires a leader who can navigate the intersection of power electronics and software engineering, managing everything from lab setups in RSCAD to leading high-stakes Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) with international clients.

Assignment Responsibilities:

• Test Architecture: Design and develop comprehensive test cases and procedures derived from complex software requirements.
• Execution & Reporting: Lead the execution of test procedures, providing structured analysis and clear reporting of findings to multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• System Integration: Provide technical expertise for RTDS lab setups, including AC/DC interface requirements and power system modelling in RSCAD.
• Stakeholder Management: Take the lead during Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), acting as the technical point of contact for client verification.

Verification Scope:

• Methodology: V-Model, Agile/Scrum, TDD.
• Standards: IEC 61850, IEC 12207, IEEE 15288, NERC/CIP.

Required

Qualifications and Skills:

• Technical Expertise: Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems/Electronics) or equivalent deep-domain HVDC knowledge.
• Systems Knowledge: Proven experience with HVDC control systems, protection sequencing, and station equipment interlocking design.

Additional Information:

• Role Type: Contract / Temporary Assignment
• Duration: 6–12 Months (Initial) + Extensions
• Location: Stafford – 2 days onsite / 3 days remote per week.
• Setup: This role is offered on an umbrella basis only, in line with client policy.
• Setup No.2: Further engagement details will be shared with suitable candidates.
• Compliance: A Key Information Document (KID) will be provided to give full transparency on pay and deductions.

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