Verification & Validation Engineer

ALTEN; Derby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Verification & Validation Engineer to ensure the reliability of cutting-edge nuclear technology. This role involves developing robust verification strategies and collaborating with design teams to ensure compliance with safety standards. You will play a vital role in delivering confidence in safety-critical systems, making a significant impact in engineering. The company fosters a culture of innovation, providing opportunities for career development and involvement in exciting projects. Join a passionate team dedicated to building tomorrow's world today!

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible Working

Regular Team Gatherings

Personalised Career Path

Exciting Engineering Projects

Diversity of Engineering Industries

Qualifications

• Strong technical writing and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to think critically and work independently is a must.
• Passionate about engineering and result-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Developing V&V strategies from requirements to validation.
• Reviewing verification activities like analysis and inspections.
• Working closely with design teams to meet safety needs.

Skills

Technical Writing

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Nuclear Engineering

Systems Engineering

Structural Engineering

Tools

ASME Standards

ACI Standards

ASCE Standards

ANSI Standards

British Standards

European Standards

Job description

Company Description

Are you passionate about engineering? Do you want to make a difference?

Company Description

Are you passionate about engineering? Do you want to make a difference?

You could be one of our 54k+ colleagues in over 30 countries working on inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

What will you be doing?

Join us as a Verification & Validation Engineer and play a key role in delivering confidence to some of the most highly regulated, safety-critical systems in the UK. This is your chance to influence the reliability of groundbreaking nuclear technology—where proving a product works is just as important as designing it in the first place.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Developing smart, robust V&V strategies and plans—right from requirements to final validation.
• Carrying out or reviewing verification activities like analysis, inspections, and tests.
• Reviewing technical evidence to assess compliance with system requirements.
• Working closely with design teams to make sure systems meet the safety and performance needs of a regulated environment.
• Applying your engineering know-how to safety-critical hardware, from mechanical systems to HVAC and beyond.
  
  

Who are we looking for?

• Strong technical writing and communication skills—you’ll be reviewing and reporting on critical evidence.
• Able to think critically and work independently.
  
  

You are...

• Passionate about engineering
• result-oriented
• proactive
  
  

Qualifications

Experience, skills and qualifications required:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline – such as Aerospace Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Structural Engineering.
• Familiarity with codes such as ASME, ACI, ASCE, ANSI, and British/European Standards.
  
  

Additional Information

Why join us?

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private MedicalInsurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

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