Validation and Verification Engineer

In this role you will validate and verify software-based C2 systems to ensure readiness for real-world deployment. You’ll join a specialist V&V team embedded in a mission-driven defence environment, collaborating across functions to shape verification strategies and end-to-end system assurance. You will define test scenarios and success criteria and work with the Design Authority to select verification approaches, contributing to the full product lifecycle from requirements to delivery. The opportunity focuses on applying systems engineering rigor to secure, software-led defence solutions, with a clear impact on national capability.

• Annual bonus up to 2,500
• Pension contribution 14%
• Flexible leave up to 15 days
• Enhanced parental and fertility leave
• On-site parking
• Subsidised meals

• Support the development and delivery of Command & Control software systems
• Define test scenarios, success criteria and verification plans
• Collaborate with the Design Authority to determine verification approaches
• Contribute to systems engineering processes ensuring end-to-end functionality of software-led defence solutions

• Strong systems design or systems engineering experience in software-based equipment
• Degree-qualified or equivalent professional experience in a relevant technical field
• Familiarity with SysML, DOORS, or Rhapsody (desirable – training can be provided)
• Proven ability to work within secure development environments and manage complex validation frameworks

• Cross-functional collaboration
• Communication and stakeholder engagement
• Adaptability in secure environments
• SysML
• DOORS
• Rhapsody