Systems Design & Verification Engineer

Electus Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence systems provider is seeking a Systems Design & Verification Engineer for the Sea Viper programme in Bristol. This permanent position involves key responsibilities in system assurance, V&V, and collaborating with diverse teams. Strong candidates will possess a solid background in systems engineering and relevant technologies for defense applications.

Benefits

Bonus of up to £2,500 based on company performance

Up to 14% combined pension contribution

Paid overtime and up to 15 days flexi-leave

25 days holiday plus buy/sell options

Hybrid working + possible relocation support

Qualifications

• Proven systems engineering experience, particularly in V&V, qualification planning, or system integration.
• Strong reporting and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing system-level V&V activities.
• Developing qualification strategies and capturing compliance evidence.
• Supporting design reviews and producing high-quality technical documentation.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Verification & Validation

Qualification Planning

Technical Documentation

Risk Identification

Job description

Systems Design & Verification Engineer
Location: Bristol
Salary: Up to £57,000 (Depending on Experience)
Hybrid Working: Typically 2–3 days per week on-site
Security Clearance: Must be eligible for SC clearance

Are you a Systems Engineer with a flair for system design, validation, and verification? Do you thrive on complex defence challenges and want to help shape the next generation of high-profile air defence systems?

We’re looking for a Systems Design & Verification Engineer to join the Sea Viper programme—an exciting, multi-phase development effort for a critical Royal Navy capability for a leading defence systems provider. About the Role

Sea Viper is undergoing a major capability upgrade. This role is key to delivering the next stage of its lifecycle—supporting system design assurance, leading verification and validation efforts, and ensuring seamless qualification of sub-systems.
You’ll work across a wide engineering scope, with exposure to command & control, radar, and missile technologies. You'll also engage with internal design authorities, suppliers, and end users in a highly collaborative environment.

Your Responsibilities Will Include
Planning and executing system-level V&V activities
Developing qualification strategies and capturing compliance evidence
Supporting design reviews and producing high-quality technical documentation
Presenting evidence for internal and external certification
Contributing to risk identification and technical governance
Supporting trials, test events, and reporting on key metrics
Building strong relationships with partners, suppliers, and customers

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Proven systems engineering experience, particularly in V&V, qualification planning, or system integration
• Awareness of the CADMID lifecycle, with strength in the demonstration/manufacture phases
• Familiarity with command & control, radar, or missile systems is highly desirable
• Strong reporting and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritise in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Comfortable working across multiple teams and stakeholders

Why Apply?

• Be part of a high-profile Royal Navy capability programme
• Diverse technical scope: C2, sensors, radar, and missile systems
• Bonus of up to £2,500 (based on company performance)
• Up to 14% combined pension contribution
• Paid overtime and up to 15 days flexi-leave
• ️ 25 days holiday plus buy/sell options
• Hybrid working + possible relocation support
• Career progression in a well-supported, technically dynamic environment

Keywords
Systems Engineering, Systems Design, Verification & Validation, V&V, Qualification, CADMID, Air Defence, Weapon Systems, Radar, Command and Control, Sub-System Integration, Compliance,
Certification, Trials, DOORS, Engineering Lifecycle, Defence Engineering, Military Systems, Technical Governance

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time.
Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. Applicants who meet this criteria may also be required to undergo security clearance vetting to SC level.

This is a permanent position.