Validation and Verification Lead

MBDA S.A.S.; Bagstone; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension (up to 14%)

Overtime

Flexi Leave

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Free parking

Meal subsidies

Job summary

MBDA in Bristol is seeking a Validation and Verification Lead to own C2 test scenarios and verification plans, ensuring the C2 product meets its requirements. The role offers hybrid working and opportunities to influence the Sea Ceptor program.

You will lead a small team, coordinate evidence generation, and collaborate across engineering disciplines to deliver robust software validation and secure project milestones.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Validation and Verification process.
• Ability to lead small teams to achieve planned outcomes.
• Ability to work effectively within cross functional teams.
• Proficiency with DOORS, Rhapsody or similar tools.
• Degree in STEM or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team in DOORS Compliance Matrices modules to evidence performance against requirements.
• Analyze test results to validate C2 software operation.
• Define test scenarios and descriptions to support software testing.
• Support issue resolution during software testing.
• Produce technical, safety, and security reports from evidence and analysis.
• Generate progress metrics and reports for stakeholders.
• Engage with wider project stakeholders in the Weapon System design process.
• Meet project schedules by tracking progress and predicting completion dates.
• Manage change processes and embodiment of requirements changes.
• Carry out process improvement tasks as directed by Head of Sea Ceptor C2.

Skills

V&V process

Team leadership

Cross-functional teams

Requirements analysis

Software testing

Education

Degree in STEM

Tools

DOORS

Rhapsody

Job description

Validation and Verification Lead

2026-10-18T00:00:00

Location: Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, GB, BS37 7NE

Application Deadline: 2026-11-17T10:00:29.623

Are you looking for an opportunity to develop and diversify your skills while working on a flagship program?

Salary and Working Conditions

• Salary: Up to 55,000 depending on experience
• Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 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. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you

• Company bonus: Up to 2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave - enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

The Opportunity

A C2 system is the heart and brains of the weapon system: it has to understand the threats to the protected assets, and plan and then manage engagements of those threats, in a complex and changing situation. C2 systems are central to the user experience and are fundamental to delivering weapon system capability to the customer.

As the Sea Ceptor C2 Validation and Verification Lead, following a product line approach, you will take ownership of and lead the definition of the C2 Test Scenarios and success criteria to ensure the C2 product meets its requirements. The role will also involve production of the appropriate verification plans to agree with the equipment Design Authority the method of verification used.

Sea Ceptor recent success in the export market has yielded a number of new customers bringing significant functional development and integration challenges for the C2 product.

Working as the Sea Ceptor C2 Validation and Verification Lead within the C2 domain in MBDA provides the opportunity to interact with all areas of the company, see the full product development life-cycle, and deliver real capability to the customers to protect their home nation for the future.

The Role Covers

• Leading a small team in activities such as population of the DOORS Compliance Matrices modules to generate evidence of performance against requirements
• Analysis of test results to validate C2 software operation
• Define scenarios and test descriptions to support software testing
• Support to issue resolution during software testing
• Support production of technical, safety, and security reports by analysis of evidence and generation of content
• Generate metrics for the status of work progress
• Engaging with wider project stakeholders within the Weapon System design process
• Meeting project schedules by reporting accurate progress and predicting completion dates
• Management of change management processes and point of embodiment of requirements changes
• Carry out process improvement tasks as designated by the Head of Sea Ceptor C2

What We're Looking For

• A detailed knowledge of the Validation and Verification process
• Experience in developing software design definition baselines from requirements to products ready for testing
• Ability to lead small teams to achieve planned outcomes
• Ability to work effectively within cross functional teams
• Ability to analyse requirements, test evidence, and technical reports
• Proficiency in DOORS, Rhapsody or similar engineering or configuration management tools
• Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) preferably in a STEM field

Our Company

Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given.

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, including: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability, and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support, or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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Location: Bristol

Type: Full time