Validation and Verification Engineer

MBDA; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join MBDA as a C2 Validation and Verification Engineer, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the C2 sub-systems meet their requirements. This role involves defining test scenarios, developing verification plans, and working closely with product development to deliver vital capabilities for national defense.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension up to 14% total contribution

Opportunity for paid overtime

Flexi Leave up to 15 additional days

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

Subsidised meals and free parking

Opportunities for career progression and training

Qualifications

• Experience in systems design or engineering for software-based equipment.
• Degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with SysML, Rhapsody, and DOORS tools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define test scenarios and success criteria for the C2 system.
• Develop verification plans in coordination with the equipment Design Authority.

Skills

Systems design

Engineering for software-based equipment

SysML

Rhapsody

DOORS

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Be part of the proving team proving the Command & Control (C2) sub-systems are ready to enter service for one of our exciting projects!

Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance, varies year to year)
• Pension: Up to 14% total contribution (employer and employee)
• Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, with enhancements for paternity, neonatal, and fertility treatments
• Facilities: Subsidised meals, free parking, and more on site
• Training and Development: Opportunities for career progression and training

The opportunity:

The C2 sub-system is the core of the weapon system, responsible for threat assessment and engagement management in complex scenarios.

Working in the C2 domain at MBDA offers the chance to engage with all aspects of product development and deliver vital capabilities to protect nations.

As a C2 Validation and Verification Engineer, you will support product development by defining test scenarios and success criteria, ensuring the C2 system meets its requirements. You will also develop verification plans in coordination with the equipment Design Authority.

What we're looking for from you:

• Experience in systems design or engineering for software-based equipment
• Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience with SysML, Rhapsody, and DOORS tools is desirable; training will be provided if needed

Our company:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation committed to supporting armed forces and defending sovereignty. We value diversity and inclusion, with employee networks supporting gender equality, pride, neurodiversity, and more.

We encourage applicants requiring support or adjustments during recruitment to contact us. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Glassdoor, or visit our MBDA Careers site for more information.