Validation & Verification Lead - Launcher System

You can make an immediate impact on a large cutting edge programme of work as this is the first time my client has developed an airborne launcher system. Your experience in Verification & Validation activities will help you be at the forefront of establishing the means of proving the overall system, firstly for trials and then later for flight operations. As a Validation and Verification Lead you'll have the chance to lead the Validation and Verification activity and help shape the development of this new Launcher system.

You will have the opportunity to work for a leading multi-national Defence systems provider which boasts some of most advanced facilities in their areas of expertise. A corporate benefits package and transparent career development opportunities are on offer within this vibrant Engineering environment.

Below are some further details on the job. At the bottom of the page is where you can apply.

About the job:

Our client currently requires the services of a Validation and Verification Lead to manage and lead a team of engineers to deliver the V&V milestones. The role will include;
*Definition of verification means and ownership for all of the launcher requirements.
*Liaison with technical departments (e.g. Electrical, Mechanical, Safety, Testability etc.) to corroborate the planned verification activity.
*Status reporting of the verification progress including the maintenance of a compliance matrix.
*Producing compliance statements based on the evaluation of evidence for use in producing Certificates of Design.
*You will be at the forefront of establishing the means of proving the overall system, firstly for trials and then later for flight operations. This includes meeting the challenge of managing the proving for multiple variants of the launcher.
*The systems team employ a Model Based Systems Engineering Process and so the proving activity will be managed within this context.
About you:
As a Verification & Validation Lead your skills and qualifications will ideally include:
*Experience in system proving campaigns for defence-standard hardware and software.
*A sound understanding of generic system engineering processes.
*Verbal and written communication skills.
*Analytical and problem solving skills.
*Interpersonal skills.

The ideal candidate would also have previous use of DOORS, as well as knowledge of Configuration Management tools (preferably RTC) and of System Modelling using SysML (preferably Rhapsody).

Apply through the link ASAP! These roles will not be available long.

Verification & Validation Lead - Launcher System
Bristol
£40,000 - £46,000
Permanent role

Keywords: V&V, Verification, Validation, Command, Control, Systems, Military, Weapon System, Design Assurance, Integration.

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 nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. Applicants who meet this criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.

This is a permanent position.

Electus Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.