Systems Verification & Validation Engineer

As Launch Management System Lead Engineer, you will drive verification and validation activities across systems, software and hardware for advanced weapon system equipment. You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure requirements traceability, integration, and certification support. This role focuses on delivering robust V&V strategies and evidence across lab environments, contributing to critical defence programmes. You will work in a mission-driven environment that values precise engineering and functional demonstrations. You will shape verification practices and help enable product acceptance and compliance across domains.

• bonus scheme
• pension contribution options
• paid overtime
• flexible leave scheme
• hybrid working arrangements
• enhanced parental leave provisions

• Define verification strategies and test procedures aligned with system and software requirements
• Support requirements capture, system integration, fault finding and resolution of technical queries
• Use IBM DOORS, IBM Rhapsody and similar tools to manage requirements, verification scenarios, test procedures and evidence
• Perform system V&V activities in lab environments using software, test equipment and equipment under test
• Log, track and support defect resolution during V&V activities and reviews
• Manage assigned work packages with schedule, cost, quality and technical performance
• Collaborate with systems, mechanical, electrical and software engineering teams, LMS architects and verification specialists
• Support product acceptance and certification by gathering evidence and validating publications against requirements and behaviour

• 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, V&V and verification through 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 defence sector security requirements, including British citizenship or dual nationality with British citizenship

• effective communication
• presentation confidence
• collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams
• IBM DOORS
• IBM Rhapsody
• systems engineering principles