At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure performance, safety, and compliance of complex software and hardware systems.
- Company: Leading engineering organisation in a defence-focused environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with strong focus on quality and technical excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on mission-critical programmes while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Degree in Systems Engineering or similar, with 5+ years in V&V.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
This is an opportunity to join a leading engineering organisation operating within a highly regulated, defence focused, safety-critical environment.
As a Verification & Validation Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the performance, safety and compliance of complex software and hardware systems. You will support the planning, execution and reporting of V&V activities across the full systems engineering lifecycle, contributing to high-profile defence and mission-critical programmes.
You will work within a multidisciplinary team environment, delivering complex systems across multiple domains, with a strong focus on collaboration, quality and technical excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote best practice across the full Verification & Validation lifecycle in line with industry standards
- Plan, execute and report on V&V activities using approved tools and processes
- Lead or support engineers in delivering defined work packages
- Contribute to key project documentation including requirements, estimates, plans and reviews
- Participate in design reviews, integration, acceptance testing and diagnostics
- Investigate defects, resolve issues and report progress to stakeholders
- Apply IVVTQA principles and supporting systems engineering activities across requirements, design, integration and acceptance
Requirements
Essential:
- Degree, HND/HNC or equivalent in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Control Systems or similar
- 5+ years' experience delivering IVVTQA / Verification & Validation within a systems engineering environment
- Experience with requirements/tools such as DOORS (or equivalent)
- Strong understanding of V&V processes within defence or regulated industries
- Ability to support, mentor or supervise junior engineers
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Desirable:
- Experience in safety-critical or highly regulated environments
- Exposure to complex, multi-domain or mission-critical systems
Verification & Validation Systems Engineer employer: Carbon 60
At Carbon 60, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of London. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development programmes and opportunities to lead impactful projects, making every day meaningful and rewarding. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values your contributions and supports your career aspirations.
