Systems IVVQ Manager

Thales; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Annual bonus

Job summary

Thales in the UK is seeking an experienced IVVQ Manager to lead the Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification activities for a next-generation Electronic Warfare solution. You will guide cross-disciplinary teams to ensure high-quality delivery and customer satisfaction across demanding defence projects.

The role offers flexible working options, including hybrid arrangements, and opportunities to work on cutting-edge EW technology with a global technology leader.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading IVVQ activities in complex engineering programmes.
• Strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles and lifecycle.
• Experience capturing and managing requirements across projects.
• Familiarity with Agile/iterative development methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead IVVQ activities across the programme lifecycle.
• Develop and implement IVVQ strategies and best practices.
• Ensure IVVQ aligns with plans, budgets, schedules and quality objectives.
• Introduce and adopt new IVVQ tools and processes.
• Verify that delivered solutions meet customer requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Support integration, verification, validation and qualification activities.
• Produce and maintain systems engineering and IVVQ documentation.
• Track and report defects effectively.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Skills

IVVQ management

Systems engineering

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication skills

Education

BEng / BSc or equivalent

Tools

IBM DOORS

POLARION

JIRA

Job description

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.

IVVQ Manager - Next Generation Electronic Warfare

Together, we’ll make the world safer

At Thales, our people deliver operational advantage to armed forces around the world at the moments that matter most. We provide advanced defence mission systems across land, sea and air domains, helping customers succeed in complex and demanding environments.

Our expertise spans the battlespace, from Sonar and Electronic Combat systems to Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance capabilities. By joining Thales, you’ll become part of a team that develops cutting-edge technologies that protect nations, support critical missions, and make a real difference.

Beyond Defence, Thales innovates across five major industries: Aerospace, Defence, Ground Transportation, Security and Space. Every day, our technology and services impact millions of lives, making the world safer, more connected and more sustainable.

Flexibility that works for you

At Thales, we understand that everyone works differently. That’s why we offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including hybrid working, flexible start and finish times, part-time opportunities and job sharing. We are committed to supporting your wellbeing, helping you achieve a healthy work-life balance, and enabling you to fulfil your personal and professional ambitions.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced IVVQ Manager to join us on a permanent basis, working on the delivery of a next-generation Electronic Warfare (EW) solution.

As a key member of the engineering team, you will lead the Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification (IVVQ) activities across the programme, ensuring solutions are delivered to the highest standards of quality, performance and customer satisfaction.

This role is ideal for a Systems Engineering professional with proven experience leading IVVQ teams and managing requirements within complex, technology-driven environments.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading IVVQ activities across the programme lifecycle.
• Developing and implementing IVVQ strategies and best practices.
• Ensuring IVVQ activities align with project plans, budgets, schedules and quality objectives.
• Driving the introduction and adoption of new IVVQ tools, processes and ways of working.
• Demonstrating that delivered solutions meet customer operational requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Supporting and conducting integration, verification, validation and qualification activities.
• Producing and maintaining systems engineering and IVVQ documentation.
• Managing, tracking and reporting defects effectively and efficiently.
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

About You

You’ll be a collaborative and proactive Systems Engineering professional with a passion for delivering high-quality solutions in complex technical environments.

Essential Skills

• Strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles, processes and lifecycle methodologies.
• Ability to integrate, verify and validate complex technologies in a structured and methodical way.
• Experience building effective relationships and working collaboratively across multiple disciplines and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to a range of audiences.
• A positive, solutions-focused mindset and strong team-working approach.

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree qualified (BEng, BSc or equivalent) in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven experience leading testing and IVVQ activities within complex engineering programmes.
• Strong requirements management experience using IBM DOORS, POLARION
• Experience across the full systems engineering lifecycle, from design and development through to validation and qualification.
• Familiarity with Agile and iterative development methodologies.
• Detailed knowledge of system design, requirements capture, integration, acceptance testing and design evolution.
• Understanding of architecture frameworks such as MODAF, DoDAF or TOGAF.
• Experience of Product Line Engineering.

Desirable Experience

• Electronic Warfare, Radar or Telecommunications domain experience.
• Experience working within Defence or other highly regulated engineering environments.
• Proficiency with tools such as PLM-PALMA and JIRA

Why Thales?

This is an opportunity to work on leading-edge Electronic Warfare technology, collaborate with highly skilled engineering teams, and play a critical role in delivering solutions that help protect those who protect us. In return, you’ll enjoy excellent development opportunities, flexible working, and the chance to build a rewarding career with a global technology leader.

At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all.

• private medical insurance
• buying or selling annual leave
• cycle to work schemes
• employee discounts
• paid volunteering day
• stocks and shares
• annual bonus
• much more depending on the role

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