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Job Description

Validation and Verification Engineer – Software-Based Systems

Location: Bristol (Hybrid – 4–5 days on-site per week)

Salary: Circa £55,000 DOE + bonus, flexi-leave & benefits

️ Security Clearance: Sole UK or Dual British National | SC eligibility required

Join a specialist Validation and Verification team working at the heart of a high-impact Command & Control (C2) system – a critical capability for national defence and threat response.

You’ll be part of a team ensuring complex software-based sub-systems are ready for real-world deployment. With significant cross-functional exposure and a strong systems engineering approach, this role offers a unique opportunity to see a product through the full lifecycle – from requirements capture to delivery.

Your Role

• Support the development and delivery of Command & Control (C2) software systems.
• Define C2 test scenarios, success criteria and verification plans.
• Work closely with the Design Authority to confirm the appropriate verification approach.
• Contribute to complex systems engineering processes that ensure end-to-end functionality of software-led defence solutions.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong systems design or systems engineering experience, particularly with software-based equipment.
• Degree-qualified or equivalent professional experience in a relevant technical field.
• Familiarity with SysML, DOORS, or Rhapsody (desirable – training can be provided).
• Proven ability to work within secure development environments and manage complex validation frameworks.

What’s in It for You

• Annual bonus (up to £2,500 depending on company performance)
• 14% combined employer/employee pension contribution
• Overtime opportunities and up to 15 days flexi-leave
• Enhanced parental, paternity, and fertility-related leave
• Subsidised meals, free on-site parking, and exceptional facilities
• Ongoing training and development in a mission-driven engineering environment

Keywords:

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Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time.

Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British . Applicants who meet this criteria may also be required to undergo security clearance vetting to SC level.

This is a permanent position.