Embedded Software V&V Engineer

Endeavour Recruitment; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking an Embedded Software V&V Engineer to manage verification and validation activities for Real Time systems application software. The successful candidate will have strong experience in V&V activities within an Embedded software environment, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The role is based in Stevenage/Bristol, offering a full-time on-site work pattern with a competitive rate of £65 - £70 per hour. Strong communication and documentation skills are required.

Qualifications

• Strong experience of V&V activities in an Embedded software environment.
• Experience working in a lab environment on an electro mechanical product running Embedded software.
• Good working knowledge of the complete software engineering life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for verification and validation activities on Real Time systems application software.
• Develop robust test cases, prepare and execute tests, capture data.
• Deliver actionable feedback to project teams.

Skills

V&V activities in an Embedded software environment

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Good communication skills

Good documentation skills

Structured test cases and procedures

Scripting abilities

Embedded software development using Ada and/or C/C++

Tools

DOORS

Engineering Workflow Management (EWM)

Rapita Suite

Rhapsody

LDRA

Job description

Embedded Software V&V Engineer

JOB LOCATION: Stevenage/Bristol

SECURITY CLEARANCE: SC Start

DURATION: 6months + Minimum (Extension Possible)

WORK PATTERN: Full time on site (occasional work from home day)

RATE: £ 65 - £ 70 Per hr on Umbrella (Inside IR35)

TARGET INDUSTRIES AND COMPANIES. Is Defence a must?

If not what industries can be considered

Preferable for Def/Aero, but can be open to other industries (heavily regulated; medical, automotive, nuclear etc.)

Overview of Department

• The UK Embedded Software department is at the core of weapon systems.
• We create the complex, highly reliable Real Time software that powers our missile systems and their components, ensuring that they provide the performance and functionality our users require when they need it.
• We are involved all the way through development - from concept studies through trials firings and the move into production and service.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the verification and validation activities on Real Time systems application software for the next generation of Missile Systems.

The role requires taking requirements, developing them into robust test cases, preparing and executing tests, capturing data, and delivering actionable feedback to project teams.

You will have to draw upon your strong practical problem-solving skills, data acquisition expertise, and adaptability.

Skillset/experience required

Essential

Strong experience of V&V activities in an Embedded software environment.

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Good communication skills

Good documentation skills

Ability to turn requirements into structured test cases and procedures.

Experience of working in a lab environment on an electro mechanical product running Embedded software.

Good working knowledge of the complete software engineering life cycle.

Scripting abilities

Embedded software development experience using Ada and/or C/C++.

Advantageous

Safety critical systems experience

Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 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

Breakpoint Analysis experience

Experience of Focused Code Reviews