Verification Validation Engineer

SMJ; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Functional V&V Lead to spearhead the UK programme within their growing Systems Engineering team. This pivotal role involves leading a dynamic team to ensure timely certification deliveries while navigating complex challenges. The successful candidate will enjoy the opportunity to work independently, tackle genuine engineering challenges, and contribute to the advancement of military capabilities. With a focus on professional growth and a commitment to supporting the Armed Forces, this role promises a rewarding career path in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading systems engineering teams.
• Strong background in certification processes and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the functional systems engineering team for the UK programme.
• Ensure certification delivery timelines are met and manage a team.

Skills

Leadership

Systems Engineering

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

DOORS

Job description

Job Description

Job role: Functional V&V Lead

Location: Bristol, Filton, UK

Salary: depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

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

The Systems Engineering team is growing in order to help the Allied forces fulfil the full potential of the system and to extend and tailor the capability for existing and emerging export contracts.

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 Personnel Security Team.

The opportunity:

To lead the UK programme for the functional systems engineering team. This role reports into the Land Ceptor Chief Systems Engineer via the Certification Lead, working to deliver the UK programme and support the In-Service Support team in supporting and maintaining the Land Ceptor product. Key to this role is the ability to lead a growing team of systems engineers to ensure certification deliveries timescales are met under challenging conditions.

With an in-service capability to support and capability enhancements to deliver, across a number of customers, Land Ceptor is a great place to build breadth of experience or to put your existing skills and experience to use to deliver military capability.

The successful candidate will be comfortable adapting themselves and their approach to the challenge at hand; they will maintain vision amongst complexity and be adept at communicating this vision to drive, engage and influence partners.

The role will have real impact on what we deliver to our customers, current and future, and in return will provide you: the opportunity to work independently across the company; genuine engineering challenges, and broad professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead the functional systems engineering team for the UK programme.
2. Ensure certification delivery timelines are met.
3. Manage a team of systems engineers to deliver Certificates of Design into Land Ceptor programmes.
4. Adapt to new challenges and assess evidence from various sources.
5. Utilize DOORS and requirements management processes effectively.

About us:

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, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity 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.