Location: New Malden (hybrid)

Salary: 55000 - 65000

Whats your possible

At Northrop Grumman UK you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most solving tomorrows challenges and shaping the technology solutions of the future. Its what we call Defining Possible.
This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions; its the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community.

The Opportunity

This is more than just a job; its a mission.

As a Verification & Validation Engineer you will play a pivotal role in proving the performance safety and compliance of our software and hardware products. Youll work within a multidisciplined project environment supporting planning execution and reporting of Verification & Validation activities that enable critical UK defence capabilities.

Youll be part of our UK Defence business a sovereign software and systems centre of excellence delivering complex multidomain command and control systems. Our work forms an essential backbone of the Royal Navy and wider mission systems and youll join a team that thrives on curiosity collaboration and innovation.

What Youll Be Doing

• Promoting best practice across the Verification & Validation engineering lifecycle in line with corporate and industry standards.

• Planning conducting and reporting Verification & Validation activities using approved methods tools and processes.

• Leading or supervising engineers to ensure effective delivery of scoped work packages.

• Contributing to project artefacts such as requirements inputs design estimates management plans metrics and reviews.

• Participating in design reviews risk reviews integration acceptance and diagnostic test activities.

• Managing defect investigation issue resolution and progress reporting to programme stakeholders.

• Applying IVVTQA principles and supporting systems engineering activities across requirements design integration Verification & Validation and acceptance stages.

What Were Looking For

Essential:

• Degree HND HNC or equivalent experience in Systems Engineering Software Engineering Control Systems Engineering or similar field.

• Significant experience (5 years) in planning and delivering IVVTQA / Verification & Validation activities within a systems engineering lifecycle.

• Competence in using DOORS or similar requirements and test management tools.

• Experience applying Verification & Validation processes aligned to defence military or recognised industry standards.

• Ability to supervise coach and support junior engineers.

• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills including root cause analysis and development of effective remediation actions.

Preferred:

• Experience working within complex safetycritical or regulated engineering environments.

• Exposure to multidomain mission systems naval systems or command and control solutions.

If you dont meet every requirement we still encourage you to apply. We hire for potential as well as experience.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of our work you must be a UK national to meet security requirements.
You must be able to obtain and maintain SC (Security Check) clearance.
Our recruitment team is here to help guide you through the process:

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working options including the option of a compressed fortnight.

• Private healthcare and a comprehensive cash health plan.

• Holiday buy/sell scheme.

• Career development programmes and mentoring.

• Performance-related bonuses.

Why Join Us

A Mission to Believe In

Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world across land sea air space and cyberspace. From advanced maritime systems to multidomain command and control your work will help shape the future of national security.

A Place to Belong and Thrive

Were committed to an inclusive culture where every voice matters. From our Employee Resource Groups to partnerships with organisations such as Women in Defence AFBE and Mind were building a workplace where you can bring your authentic self.

Your Career Your Way

With diverse roles technical pathways mentorship and tailored career development you can shape your career in the way that works for you. We also offer flexibility to help balance life wellbeing and work commitments.

Ready to Apply

Yes: Submit your application online today.
Possibly: Reach out to our team for a confidential chat
No: Explore more opportunities with Northrop Grumman UK. Were growing across the country