Principal Systems Verification & Validation Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corporation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the UK Defence sector as a V&V Principal Engineer, where you'll support critical projects for the Royal Navy. This role involves leading verification and validation activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and fostering a collaborative environment. You'll benefit from flexible working options and a range of perks, including private healthcare and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Private health care

Career development opportunities

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• Significant experience (=>5 years) in IVVTQA activities.
• Supervision and coaching of junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct V&V activities in compliance with management plans.
• Lead/Supervise V&V engineers for scoped work package delivery.

Skills

Problem Solving

Supervision

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in Systems Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Job description

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Security Check (SC) TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK

At Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible.

This mind-set goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So, what’s your possible?

Opportunity:

This is more than just a job; it’s a mission.

Salary: £47,400- £67,000

The V&V Principal engineer will support the planning, conduct and reporting of V&V work packages and activities in order to prove our hardware and software product compliance to their associated requirements.

The V&V Principal Engineer will work within multi-disciplined project teams under direction of the project delivery management and V&V leadership to effectively and efficiently deliver the assigned V&V activities.

Our UK Defence business is a Sovereign software and systems centre of excellence. As well as developing and supporting UK wide and internationally deployed multi-domain command and control systems, our work is critical to the modern backbone of the Royal Navy. We pioneer – with fierce curiosity, dedication, and innovation, we seek to solve the world’s most challenging problems.

Responsibilities:

• Promote best practice for V&V engineering lifecycle activities in accordance with Corporate and Industry standards.
• Conduct V&V activities in compliance with approved management plans, using approved methods, competent personnel, effective delivery systems and processes
• Lead/Supervise V&V engineers output as required for scoped work package delivery

• Plan, conduct and report task activities to the level of Quality expected by the V&V and Project management, including:
  • Project requirements V&V input,
  • Design Estimate compilation,
  • Compilation, issue and review of management plans, processes and metrics,
  • Project Design & Risk reviews,
  • IADT activities,
  • Reporting task progress to timescale and quality requirements,
  • Fault/Issue investigation, review and reporting
  • Implementation of Project security measures related to V&V activities
  • Reporting to NG Management and Project teams
• Apply IVVTQA principles and best practice across the SE lifecycle, from requirements, design, integration and the V&V stages, supporting the acceptance process.

Benefits:

We can offer you a range of flexible and hybrid working options to suit you, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits including private health care, career development opportunities and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to our recruitment team.

We are looking for:

• Degree/HND/HNC or equivalent experience in IVVTQA/ITEA for Systems Engineering/Software Engineering or Control Systems Engineering.
• Supervision, coaching and guidance of junior engineers.
• Competent in the use of DOORS or similar requirements management and test tools.
• Significant (=>5 years) Experience of planning and conduct of IVVTQA activities within a Systems Engineering lifecycle.
• Natural problem solver, through RCA, develop solutions to a variety of problems, plan/implement remediation actions to resolution.
• Previous IVVTQA experience in accordance with Military/Defence/Industry Standards.

Security clearance:

You must be able to gain and maintain the relevant UK Government security clearance in line with the job role (SC). Our requirement team is on hand to answer any questions and we will guide you through the process: [e-mail].

Why join us?

• Be part of our global team of 100,000 colleagues – The possibilities for your future career are only limited by your drive. Whether you’re looking for a hands-on internship or your next leadership position, we have career opportunities across the world. Northrop Grumman continues to expand and broaden our presence in global markets and strengthen our partnerships with local industry.
• A mission to believe in – Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world, expanding our reach from land, sea, and air to space and cyberspace. From engineering data and intelligence solutions, to developing maritime navigation and control systems and innovating command and control systems for the UK and NATO, what we do together matters.
• A place to belong and thrive – Every voice matters at our table meaning you can bring your authentic self to work. From our Employee Resource Groups backed by thousands of employees, to sponsoring Cheltenham Pride and our partnerships with Association For Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers, Forces Transition Group, Mind, and Women in Defence – we are passionate about growing and supporting our inclusive community where everyone can belong.
• Your career, your way - Shape your career journey with diverse roles, mentorship, and development opportunities that fuel your curiosity, channel your expertise and nurture your passion. Looking for flexibility? Balance your professional career with your personal life, health and wellbeing benefits, discount schemes, pension benefits and investment in your future development. Speak to our team to find the balance that’s right for you.

Your Future Team:

Implementing V&V will bring you into contact with numerous stakeholders and we champion the ability to ensure our products meet the Customers expectation through delivery of an evidence based approach.

We are a growing team of V&V engineers, our Account based structure promotes collaboration with the other engineering practices, learning from each other and opportunities within NGUK. Our aim is to become more skilled and practiced in the application of different methodologies, tools and practices to quantify an understanding of a capability of the associated system; then applying concepts to provide progressive ensurance and aid the success of technical delivery.

Ready to apply?

Yes– Submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by our team and we will be in touch.

Possibly, I’d like to find out more about this role – Reach out to our team for more information and support: [e-mail].

No, I don’t think this role is right for me – Our extensive UK growth means we have exciting, new opportunities opening all the time. Speak to our team to discuss your career goals.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.