Validation and Verification Lead

MBDA S.A.S.; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus up to 2,500

Pension up to 14% total

Overtime paid

Flexi Leave up to 15 days

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Job summary

MBDA is seeking a Validation and Verification Lead for the Sea Ceptor C2 program in Bristol. You will own the definition of C2 test scenarios and success criteria to ensure product conformance, and produce verification plans aligned with the Equipment Design Authority.

Recent export-driven work adds complexity and new integration challenges. Join MBDA to work across the product lifecycle, interact with stakeholders, and contribute to protecting national security.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of Validation and Verification processes.
• Experience turning requirements into testing-ready baselines for software.
• Ability to lead small teams to achieve objectives.
• Strong collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to analyze requirements, test evidence and technical reports.
• Proficiency with DOORS or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team across DOORS compliance and test result analysis.
• Define scenarios and test descriptions for software testing.
• Produce safety, technical and security reports based on evidence.
• Generate metrics on progress and influence project schedules.

Skills

Team leadership

Verification strategy

Requirements analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors or STEM degree

Tools

DOORS

Rhapsody

Job description

Validation and Verification Lead

Date: 2026-10-18T00:00:00

Location: Bristol, Bristol, GB, BS1 5

Work Type: Any

Company: MBDA

Closing Date: 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: Up to 55,000 depending on experience

Working Model: 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. 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: 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 seeking flexible arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave; enhancements available for paternity leave, neonatal leave, and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Subsidised meals, free car parking, and more

The Opportunity

A C2 system is the heart and brains of the weapon system; it understands threats to protected assets, plans, and manages engagements in complex, evolving scenarios. C2 systems are central to user experience and fundamental to delivering weapon system capability.

As the Sea Ceptor C2 Validation and Verification Lead, following a product line approach, you will own and lead the definition of C2 Test Scenarios and success criteria to ensure the C2 product meets its requirements. You will also produce verification plans in agreement with the Equipment Design Authority regarding verification methods.

Recent success in export markets has brought new customers and significant development and integration challenges for the C2 product.

Working as the Sea Ceptor C2 Validation and Verification Lead within MBDA offers opportunities to interact across the company, see the full product development life cycle, and deliver capabilities to protect nations.

Responsibilities

• Leading a small team in various activities including:
  • Populating DOORS Compliance Matrices to generate performance evidence against requirements
  • Analyzing test results for software operation validation
  • Defining scenarios and test descriptions for software testing
  • Supporting issue resolution during testing
  • Producing technical, safety, and security reports based on evidence
  • Generating metrics on work progress
  • Engaging with project stakeholders in weapon system design
  • Meeting project schedules and predicting completion dates
  • Managing change processes and requirement updates
  • Carrying out process improvement tasks as directed by the Head of Sea Ceptor C2
• Other duties as required to support project goals

Requirements

• Detailed knowledge of the Validation and Verification process
• Experience in developing software design baselines from requirements to testing-ready products
• Ability to lead small teams to achieve objectives
• Effective collaboration within cross-functional teams
• Ability to analyze 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

Company Overview

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

MBDA is a leading defense organization committed to supporting armed forces worldwide. We partner with governments to defend national sovereignty. We celebrate employee-led networks such as Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability, and more.

We recognize everyone's uniqueness and are committed to providing support and adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

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Position Details

Location: Bristol

Type: Full time