Embedded Software Verification and Validation Engineer

Overview

We have a great opportunity for a skilled and adaptable Verification and Validation (V&V) Test Engineer to join our Real‑Time Embedded software department.

Salary:
Circa £64,000 depending on experience.

Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically 4 days per week on‑site, due to workload classification.

Security Clearance:
British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

• Take requirements and develop them into robust test cases.
• Prepare and execute tests.
• Capture data.
• Deliver actionable feedback to project teams.
• Draw upon practical problem‑solving skills, data acquisition expertise, and adaptability.

• Strong experience of Verification and Validation (V&V) activities in an embedded software environment.
• Embedded software development experience using Ada.
• Experience turning requirements into structured test cases and procedures.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment on an electro‑mechanical product running embedded software.
• Good working knowledge of the complete software engineering lifecycle.
• Scripting abilities.
• Desirable: safety‑critical systems experience.
• Knowledge of standards such as Def Stan 00‑55, DO-178C & DO-330.
• Knowledge of Real‑Time Operating Systems.
• Model‑Driven Design experience.
• Knowledge of test automation methods.
• Knowledge of DOORS, Engineering Workflow Management (EWM), Rapita Suite, Rhapsody, LDRA Break point Analysis experience.
• Experience of Focused Code Reviews.

• Company bonus:
  Up to £2,500 depending on company performance.
• Pension with a maximum total contribution of up to 14% (employer and employee).
• Opportunity for paid overtime.
• Flexi‑Leave:
  Up to 15 additional days.
• Flexible working arrangements welcomed.
• Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, with enhancements for paternity leave, neonatal leave, and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: site facilities including subsidised meals and free car parking.
• Healthcare Cash Plan for everyday healthcare expenses.

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process.