Systems Verification & Validation Engineer

Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and security sector, is seeking a Launch Management System Lead Engineer to support the development, integration, verification and certification of advanced weapon system equipment. This permanent role offers the opportunity to work across systems, software and hardware disciplines, contributing to products used across land, naval, airborne and emerging capability domains.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define verification strategies and develop clear test procedures against systems and software requirements
• Support requirements capture, systems integration, fault finding and the resolution of technical queries
• Use IBM DOORS, IBM Rhapsody and similar requirements management tools to manage requirements, verification scenarios, test procedures and evidence
• Carry out systems V&V activities within laboratory environments using software, test equipment and electronic equipment under test
• Log, track and support the resolution of defects identified during V&V activities and customer reviews
• Manage assigned work packages, monitoring schedule, cost, quality and technical performance
• Work collaboratively with systems, mechanical, electrical and software engineering teams, as well as LMS architects and verification specialists
• Support product acceptance and certification by gathering evidence and validating technical publications against product requirements and behaviour

Job Requirements:

• Experience with requirements and verification management tools, including IBM DOORS and IBM Rhapsody
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, processes and practices
• Knowledge of systems integration, systems V&V and verification throughout the design lifecycle
• Understanding of requirements engineering at system, subsystem or component level
• Awareness of hardware design and build processes
• Understanding of test procedures, evidence collection and certification requirements
• Experience in technical report writing and configuration management
• Confidence presenting technical engineering information and supporting effective decision-making
• Relevant engineering qualifications or professional certifications would be advantageous
• Ability to meet the security requirements applicable to work within the defence sector, including British citizenship or dual nationality with British citizenship

Benefits:

• Company performance-related bonus scheme
• Employer and employee pension contribution options
• Opportunities for paid overtime
• Up to 15 additional days through a flexible leave scheme
• Flexible working arrangements, with a hybrid approach and regular on-site attendance to support the workload
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, shared parental, paternity and neonatal leave provisions
• Support for fertility testing and treatments
• Excellent site facilities, including subsidised meals and free car parking
• Professional development opportunities within a multinational defence engineering network

If you are an experienced systems engineer with expertise in requirements management, systems V&V, Rhapsody and systems integration, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to critical defence programmes.