Lead Physical Systems Verification & Validation Engineer

Akkodis; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

Pension contributions up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Flexi-leave days (up to 15)

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave policies

On-site facilities: subsidised meals &

Free parking

Healthcare Cash Plan

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Verification & Validation Lead for the Physical Domain in the Lancaster area. You will drive V&V across the physical engineering domain, coordinate with internal teams and suppliers, and ensure compliance and certification evidence are delivered throughout the product lifecycle.

The role focuses on environmental qualification, EMC, power usage, handling and transportability, and regulatory compliance, including CE marking. Hybrid on-site work is typical.

Qualifications

• Understanding systems engineering principles and engineering life cycles.
• Experience with requirements at system, subsystem, or component level.
• Knowledge of hardware development and integration activities.
• Appreciation for test, validation, and certification processes.
• Strong communication skills and ability to present technical information to stakeholders.
• Experience producing technical reports and working within configuration-controlled environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead verification and validation activities across the physical engineering domain.
• Produce and review physical design compliance documentation.
• Assess the impact of engineering changes on system performance and certification.
• Manage verification requirements and Design Verification Plans (DVPs).
• Track and resolve issues identified during verification and validation activities.
• Coordinate internal teams and external suppliers to ensure successful delivery of work packages.
• Lead technical reviews, progress meetings, and milestone assessments.
• Support engineering life cycle activities including design reviews and certification reviews.
• Monitor project delivery against schedule, cost, quality, and performance targets.
• Work closely with systems, software, mechanical, electrical, and safety engineering teams.
• Identify and manage technical risks through appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Support regulatory compliance activities, including CE marking and associated certification evidence.
• Assist with technical documentation, publications, and customer-facing technical responses.

Skills

Systems engineering principles & life–

Verification & validation

Requirements management

Technical reporting

Communication skills

Documentation in config-controlled env

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Verification & Validation Lead for the Physical Domain in the Lancaster area. You will drive V&V across the physical engineering domain, coordinate with internal teams and suppliers, and ensure compliance and certification evidence are delivered throughout the product lifecycle.

The role focuses on environmental qualification, EMC, power usage, handling and transportability, and regulatory compliance, including CE marking. Hybrid on-site work is typical.