Embedded Software V&V Engineer

Anson McCade; Patchway; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Anson McCade is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Verification & Validation Engineer to join a leading defence technology organisation in Patchway, Bristol. This role will focus on verifying and validating software for complex, safety-critical products.

The successful candidate will work closely with engineering teams, ensuring software reliability and compliance with operational standards while developing structured test cases and procedures. This position offers a chance to work on challenging technology programmes within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Verification & Validation activities within an embedded software environment.
• Previous embedded software development experience using Ada.
• Experience translating requirements into robust test plans and test procedures.
• Hands-on experience in laboratory or integration environments.
• Good understanding of the full software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Developing structured test cases from system and software requirements.
• Executing verification and validation activities across embedded software.
• Capturing, analysing, and reporting test results.
• Collaborating with teams to resolve technical issues.
• Supporting software qualification activities during engineering lifecycle.

Skills

Verification & Validation activities

Embedded software development

Translating requirements into test plans

Laboratory or integration environment

Scripting for automation

Tools

Ada

DOORS

LDRA

Rapita

Rhapsody

Job description

Embedded Software Verification & Validation Engineer

Location: Bristol

Working Model: Onsite working (option for 4 day condensed working week)

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Embedded Software Verification & Validation Engineer to join a leading defence technology organisation developing some of the most advanced real-time embedded systems in the industry.

Working as part of a highly skilled engineering team, you'll be responsible for verifying and validating software used within complex, safety-critical products. This role offers exposure to cutting‑edge technology programmes where you'll play a key part in ensuring software performs reliably and meets demanding operational requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Developing structured test cases and procedures from system and software requirements.
• Executing verification and validation activities across embedded software applications.
• Capturing, analysing and reporting test results to support engineering decisions.
• Working closely with software, systems and integration teams to resolve technical issues.
• Supporting software qualification activities throughout the engineering lifecycle.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of test processes and methodologies.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Verification & Validation activities within an embedded software environment.
• Previous embedded software development experience using Ada.
• Experience translating requirements into robust test plans and test procedures.
• Hands‑on experience working within a laboratory or integration environment involving embedded software and electronic or electromechanical systems.
• A good understanding of the full software development lifecycle.
• Scripting experience to support testing and automation activities.

Experience within safety‑critical environments or familiarity with standards such as DO‑178C, DO‑330 or Def Stan 00-55 would be advantageous. Knowledge of RTOS environments, automated testing approaches, model‑based development or engineering tools such as DOORS, LDRA, Rapita or Rhapsody would also be beneficial.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on technically challenging projects, collaborate with experienced engineers and contribute to the development of advanced defence systems used in some of the world's most demanding environments.

For further information feel free to reach me at 02895213213, or simply apply!