IVVQ Systems Engineer, Spacecraft Verification

Spire; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Spire Global is seeking an IVVQ Systems Engineer in Glasgow, UK. You will lead the definition, planning, and traceability of integration, verification, validation, and qualification activities across spacecraft missions.

You will be embedded in Systems Engineering with deep engagement at manufacturing and test levels. The role requires hands-on lab work and collaboration across cross-functional teams in a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• BSc in Systems Engineering or related technical field.
• Foundational understanding of verification, validation and their relation to requirements-driven tests.
• Familiarity with Jama or similar test management tools.
• Ability to interpret high-level requirements and lower-level constraints with support from seniors.
• Clear written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting status to a team.
• Experience working in lab/manufacturing/test environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the verification planning process for missions, defining test scopes, verification stages, and validation activities.
• Build and maintain traceability from mission requirements to test execution.
• Lead verification activities during BRR and ensure test campaigns align with mission requirements.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Test teams to define test configurations and acceptance plans.
• Define qualification matrices and required setup maturity for tests.
• Support MAIT campaigns in real time and escalate technical issues as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement of verification standards and promote reuse of test plans and configurations.
• Lead the documentation of standard verification approaches for recurring subsystems.

Skills

Systems engineering

Verbal communication

Written communication

Requirements tracing

Hands-on lab work

Education

BSc in Systems Engineering

Tools

Jama

Job description

Spire Global is seeking an IVVQ Systems Engineer in Glasgow, UK. You will lead the definition, planning, and traceability of integration, verification, validation, and qualification activities across spacecraft missions.

You will be embedded in Systems Engineering with deep engagement at manufacturing and test levels. The role requires hands-on lab work and collaboration across cross-functional teams in a hybrid work model.