Validation And Verification Engineer

Copello; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in Bristol is looking for a Validation and Verification Engineer to support product development on defense projects. The role involves defining test scenarios and ensuring systems meet stringent requirements. Key qualifications include systems engineering experience and ideally familiarity with SysML, Rhapsody, and DOORS tools. This position offers the chance to work on impactful projects in a complex defense environment, with opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in systems design and systems engineering for software-based equipment.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Familiarity with SysML, Rhapsody, and DOORS tools is a plus, but training will be offered.

Responsibilities

• Support product development with test scenarios and success criteria.
• Produce and maintain verification plans.
• Work closely with design authorities to ensure compliance and technical robustness.

Skills

Systems design

Systems engineering experience

Hands-on experience with SysML

Hands-on experience with Rhapsody

Hands-on experience with DOORS tools

Education

Degree level qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

SysML

Rhapsody

DOORS tools

Job description

This role sits at the heart of a complex defence system, responsible for assessing evolving threats to protected assets and supporting the planning and management of engagements in highly dynamic operational environments.

Working on a large-scale defence project provides broad exposure across the full product development lifecycle, with regular interaction across multiple engineering disciplines. The role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the delivery of real-world capability, supporting systems designed to meet demanding operational and customer requirements.

As a Validation and Verification Engineer, you will support product development through the definition of test scenarios and success criteria, ensuring the system demonstrably meets its requirements. You will also produce and maintain verification plans, working closely with design authorities to agree verification approaches and methods, ensuring compliance, traceability and technical robustness throughout development.

Experience Required

• Systems design/ systems engineering experience in software based equipment.
• Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Hands-on experience of SysML, Rhapsody and DOORS tools would be desirable, but training will be provided where needed.