Systems Engineer - IVVQ Manager
Location: Belfast, United Kingdom (minimum 3 days/week in office, hybrid, <20>
Type: Permanent, full-time
Our Opportunity
We're looking for a Systems Engineer - IVVQ Manager to deliver cutting‑edge, mission‑critical technologies that make real‑world impact. You will lead Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification activities throughout the full systems engineering lifecycle.
What The Role Has To Offer
- End-to-end Systems Engineering & IVVQ ownership on mission-critical projects
- Exceptional career development, Chartership support and expert pathways
- Exposure to cutting-edge technology, customers and complex defence programmes worldwide
Key Responsibilities And Tasks
- Define and lead the overall IVVQ strategy, including planning, scheduling, resource forecasting and delivery estimates to ensure successful programme execution.
- Lead and coordinate system Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification activities, ensuring compliance with requirements across both Thales and customer environments.
- Develop and implement test strategies, methods and acceptance criteria, overseeing testing activities and ensuring robust evidence is generated to support qualification and acceptance.
- Analyse test results, manage compliance evidence and produce clear technical reports to support engineering reviews, decision‑making and customer acceptance.
- Identify, communicate and drive resolution of design non‑compliances, ensuring issues are effectively managed with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Proactively manage IVVQ risks, providing technical guidance and mitigation recommendations to project leadership while supporting programme delivery objectives.
- Collaborate closely with Customers, Architects, Design Authorities, Engineering teams and external test facilities to ensure solutions are fully integrated, verified and accepted against contractual requirements.
About You
- Proven experience delivering Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification activities within complex systems development and integration environments.
- Demonstrated understanding of IVVQ principles, strategies and methodologies, including test planning, execution, reporting and compliance activities.
- Acquired knowledge of Systems Engineering processes, practices and lifecycles, with the ability to operate effectively across the end‑to‑end product lifecycle.
- Proven experience leading technical teams through product IVVQ cycles, driving successful integration, verification, validation and delivery outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience of continuous integration, verification and validation activities, applying a structured approach to ensure systems meet customer and operational requirements.
- Proven experience managing requirements capture, decomposition and traceability, including the flow‑down of requirements to lower‑level specifications and verification activities.
- Demonstrated strength in communication, technical writing and analytical problem‑solving, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly and confidently to customers, stakeholders and cross‑functional teams across multi‑site and multicultural environments.
- Acquired qualifications and technical proficiency, including a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in an Engineering, Scientific or Numerate discipline, and experience with Systems Engineering tools such as DOORS, Polarion, JIRA, Confluence or similar, and exposure to supplier and customer acceptance testing, compliance matrices and requirements sell‑off activities.
Benefits
- Performance‑related bonus
- Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00
- 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata)
- 24 hours volunteering paid for
- Private healthcare
- Pension scheme
- Life cover
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
- Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
- Gym membership discounts
Security Clearance Requirement
Due to the nature of the work, this role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if you currently hold it; otherwise the successful applicant will need to obtain SC clearance before commencing employment.
Equal Opportunity Statement
At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all.
Systems Engineer - IVVQ Manager employer: Thales
Thales is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Crawley where innovation meets social responsibility. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to market-leading training and mentorship from industry experts, alongside competitive benefits such as private healthcare, a robust pension plan, and opportunities for career advancement within a diverse global organisation. Join us to contribute to cutting-edge projects in defence and aerospace while enjoying a supportive culture that values your growth and well-being.
