Embedded Software V&V Engineer — High-Impact Defence

Fynity; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge defence technology company in the UK is seeking a Verification & Validation (V&V) Engineer to join their team. You will play a key role in supporting advanced defence programmes by developing test cases and executing V&V campaigns for embedded systems. Key responsibilities include using Python for scripting, assessing requirement testability, and collaborating within small teams. This position offers a chance for professional growth and influence over next-generation defence technologies.

Benefits

Strong training and development opportunities

Collaborative environment

Direct contribution to defence systems

Qualifications

• Strong V&V experience in an embedded software environment.
• Ability to turn requirements into robust test cases.
• Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical embedded systems.
• Good understanding of the software engineering lifecycle.
• Python scripting skills.
• C code-level understanding is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create structured test cases from requirements.
• Execute and document V&V test campaigns.
• Analyse results and provide clear feedback.
• Assess requirement testability and coverage.
• Carry out timing tests, code-path analysis & focused code reviews.
• Work with embedded platforms, RTOS and safety-critical systems.

Skills

Strong V&V experience in an embedded software environment

Ability to turn requirements into robust test cases

Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical embedded systems

Good understanding of the software engineering lifecycle

Python scripting skills

C code-level understanding

Tools

DOORS

EWM

LDRA

Rhapsody

Rapita

Job description

A cutting-edge defence technology company in the UK is seeking a Verification & Validation (V&V) Engineer to join their team. You will play a key role in supporting advanced defence programmes by developing test cases and executing V&V campaigns for embedded systems. Key responsibilities include using Python for scripting, assessing requirement testability, and collaborating within small teams. This position offers a chance for professional growth and influence over next-generation defence technologies.