Principal System Engineer (IVV)

Innovate; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defence engineering is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to oversee integration, verification, and validation across complex projects. The role involves hands-on leadership, ensuring compliance and quality from concept to delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong systems engineering background, extensive experience in V&V, and familiarity with ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Strong systems engineering background required.
• Extensive V&V and test equipment experience needed.
• Familiarity with ISO standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own IV&V strategy and execution across projects.
• Develop test rigs and lead test campaigns.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to process improvement.

Skills

Systems Engineering

V&V

Automated Testing

Scripting

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Physics

Degree in Maths

Tools

Python

Bash

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Location: Reading, Onsite

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive + Allowance + Bonus

Overview

Our client is looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to lead integration, verification, and validation (IV&V) across complex, multi-discipline defence projects. You'll work from concept to delivery, ensuring robust, compliant systems through hands-on leadership and technical oversight.

What You’ll Do:

• Own IV&V strategy, plans, and execution across projects
• Develop test rigs/fixtures and lead test campaigns (in-house & external)
• Drive quality and assurance from requirements through to acceptance
• Support qualification, safety, and security for test environments
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous process improvement
• Represent IV&V at reviews, audits, and customer events

What You’ll Need:

• Strong systems engineering background (hardware/software/firmware)
• Extensive V&V and test equipment experience
• Degree in Engineering, Physics, Maths, or related experience
• Familiarity with ISO 15288, 29119, or similar standards
• INCOSE ASEP/CSEP
• Experience with automated testing, scripting (Python, Bash, etc.)
• EMC, TEMPEST, or environmental testing exposure

Please note that candidates must meet relevant SC/DV clearance requirements.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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