Senior Control Systems Verification Engineer

Alexander Mann Solutions - Contingency; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Mann Solutions is seeking a Senior Control Systems Verification Engineer for a 12‑month contract in Derby or Solihull (hybrid). You will define verification strategies, execute system‑level testing, and generate certification evidence to support aerospace standards.

You will interface with hardware test rigs and Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) platforms, ensuring robust verification of complex engine control systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in control systems verification, validation, or systems engineering to ARP4754A standards and supporting EASA certification activities.
• Strong understanding of verification lifecycle strategies and systems engineering principles.
• Experience with hardware-based testing environments, test rigs, or HIL systems.
• Proficiency in Python scripting for test development and automation.
• Experience within defence programmes and ITAR‑controlled environments.
• Current SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver verification strategies, plans, and testing activities for aerospace control systems, ensuring compliance with system requirements and certification standards.
• Execute verification testing using Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) platforms and test rigs, analysing results and conducting root‑cause investigations for any failures.
• Create and maintain verification evidence, documentation, requirements traceability, and coverage metrics to support certification and compliance activities.
• Collaborate with systems, software, hardware, and certification teams while developing Python-based test automation solutions and contributing to technical reviews and verification improvements.

Skills

Control systems verification

ARP4754A

Python scripting

HIL testing

EASA certification

ITAR / defence programs

SC clearance

Tools

HIL platforms

Job description

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support our clients. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

We are looking for a Senior Control Systems Verification Engineer for a 12‑month contract based in Derby or Solihull (hybrid).

Purpose of the role

As a Senior Control Systems Verification Engineer, you will work closely with systems, software, hardware, and certification teams to define verification strategies, execute system‑level testing, generate certification evidence, and support compliance with aerospace regulatory standards. You will also interface directly with hardware test rigs and Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) platforms, ensuring robust verification of complex engine control systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver verification strategies, plans, and testing activities for aerospace control systems, ensuring compliance with system requirements and certification standards.
• Execute verification testing using Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) platforms and test rigs, analysing results and conducting root‑cause investigations for any failures.
• Create and maintain verification evidence, documentation, requirements traceability, and coverage metrics to support certification and compliance activities.
• Collaborate with systems, software, hardware, and certification teams while developing Python‑based test automation solutions and contributing to technical reviews and verification improvements.

Required Skills

• Proven experience in control systems verification, validation, or systems working to ARP4754A standards and supporting EASA certification activities.
• Strong understanding of the verification lifecycle strategies and systems engineering principles.
• Experience working with hardware‑based testing environments, test rigs, or Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) systems.
• Proficiency in Python scripting for test development and automation.
• Experience within defence programmes and ITAR‑controlled environments.
• Current SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain clearance.