Systems Integration, Verification & Validation Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Defence solutions is seeking a Systems Integration, Verification & Validation Engineer to ensure the reliability of complex defence systems. The role involves developing IV&V strategies, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with defence standards. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in the defence or aerospace sectors, with a strong understanding of systems engineering frameworks.

Benefits

Industry-leading benefits, including pension and flexible working options

Ongoing training and career development tailored to your aspirations

Qualifications

• Experience in integration, verification, and validation of complex systems.
• Familiarity with systems engineering frameworks (ISO 15288, ARP4754, MIL-STD-882).
• Eligible for UK security clearance (SC/Security Check).

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute IV&V strategies across the full system life-cycle.
• Support integration of hardware, software, and communications systems.
• Produce detailed documentation, including test reports and compliance evidence.

Skills

Integration

Verification

Validation

Systems Engineering

Requirements Management

Education

Degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Electrical, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

IBM DOORS

JIRA

TestRail

Job description

Job Title: Systems Integration, Verification & Validation Engineer (IV&V)

Partnering with a global leader in Defence solutions, a new site in Coventry is seeking a skilled IV&V Engineer to play a pivotal role in integrating and validating complex defence systems that support national security and critical missions. The successful candidate will ensure that all components, subsystems, and end-to-end solutions function precisely as intended.

Your Responsibilities:

1. Plan, develop, and execute comprehensive IV&V strategies across the full system life-cycle.
2. Support the integration of hardware, software, and communications systems within a controlled test environment.
3. Develop and perform system-level test cases, procedures, and formal test campaigns.
4. Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to diagnose issues and verify fixes.
5. Ensure traceability of requirements to test coverage and validation results.
6. Participate in design reviews, readiness assessments, and customer acceptance tests.
7. Produce detailed documentation, including test reports, traceability matrices, and compliance evidence aligned with defence standards.

What You'll Need:

1. Degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Electrical, Software Engineering, or a related field.
2. Experience in integration, verification, and validation of complex, multi-domain systems, preferably within defence or aerospace sectors.
3. Familiarity with requirements management and test tools (e.g., IBM DOORS, JIRA, TestRail).
4. Strong understanding of systems engineering frameworks (e.g., ISO 15288, ARP4754, MIL-STD-882).
5. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-integrity, security-conscious environment.
6. Eligible for UK security clearance (SC/Security Check).

What They Offer:

1. A salary of £55,000 to £65,000.
2. Industry-leading benefits, including pension and flexible working options.
3. A collaborative culture built around innovation, integrity, and excellence.
4. Opportunities to work on cutting-edge defence programs with national and global impact.
5. Ongoing training and career development tailored to your aspirations.

Take the next step in your career and help ensure the reliability of systems that defend and protect.