Land Ceptor Functional Systems Engineer - Verification & Certification

MBDA S.A.S.; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus: Up to 2,500

Pension: up to 14% contribution

Overtime: paid overtime

Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

Flexible working

Job summary

MBDA UK is seeking a Verification & Validation (V&V) and Certification Engineer to support the development and certification of the Land Ceptor Weapon System for UK and Poland programmes. The role requires analysing evidence, reviewing designs, and preparing compliance documentation to enable customer deliveries.

The position offers dynamic hybrid working (3 days on-site), with security clearance requirements and a salary up to £57,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience analysing evidence and assessing compliance against requirements.
• Familiarity with Verification & Validation (V&V) methodologies.
• Experience preparing compliance documentation and certification evidence.

Responsibilities

• Capture and review evidence, conduct technical investigations for design certificates.
• Review technical documentation in support of functional evidence.
• Review and agree Design Verification Plans (DVP).
• Support design changes and obsolescence reconciliation.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Identify verification gaps and drive corrective actions.
• Prepare and review compliance documentation and verification evidence.
• Drive process improvements and automation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Requirements management

Knowledge of V&V processes

Certification documentation

Tools

IBM Rational Doors Classic

Job description

welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangementsEnhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatmentsFacilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

The opportunity:We are seeking a highly motivated Verification & Validation (V&V) and Certification Engineer to support the development and certification of Land Ceptor Weapon System to support the UK and Poland programmes. The successful candidate will be responsible for analysing evidence and documenting verification and validation against the requirements. This role requires strong analytical skills, experience with requirements management, and the ability to assess certification evidence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working as part of the certification team to capture and review evidence, conduct technical investigations and support the delivery of Certificate of Designs to enable customer deliveries.
• Reviewing technical documentation in support of functional evidence
• Review and agree Design Verification Plans (DVP)
• Design reconciliation activities associated with design change and obsolescence
• Work within a multi-discipline engineering team (e.g. Systems, mechanical, electrical, software etc...)
• Identify verification gaps, track issues, and support corrective actions.
• Support certification activities by preparing and reviewing compliance documentation, verification reports, and evidence
• Driving in process improvement though efficient ways of working and automation

What we're looking for from you:

• Experience of IBM Rational Doors Classic
• Proven ability to analyse evidence and assess compliance against requirements.
• Knowledge of Verification & Validation (V&V) processes and methodologies.
• Experience preparing compliance documentation and certification evidence.

Our company:

Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a givenMBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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Type: Full time

Here at MBDA, our Land Ceptor Systems Engineering team is growing in order to help the British and Polish Armies fulfil the full potential of the system and to extend and tailor the capability for existing and emerging export contracts.Salary: Up to 57,000 depending on experienceDynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on-site due to workload classificationSecurity Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to 2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We