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About the Role

As a Verification & Validation Engineer, you will prove the performance, safety, and compliance of software and hardware products. This role supports planning, execution, and reporting of Verification & Validation activities for critical UK defence capabilities within a multi-disciplined project environment. You will join a team delivering complex, multi-domain command and control systems for the Royal Navy and wider mission systems.

Responsibilities

Promote best practice across the Verification & Validation engineering lifecycle in line with corporate and industry standards.
Plan, conduct, and report Verification & Validation activities using approved methods, tools, and processes.
Lead or supervise engineers to ensure effective delivery of scoped work packages.
Contribute to project artifacts such as requirements inputs, design estimates, management plans, metrics, and reviews.
Participate in design reviews, risk reviews, integration, acceptance, and diagnostic test activities.
Manage defect investigation, issue resolution, and progress reporting to programme stakeholders.
Apply IVVTQA principles and support systems engineering activities across requirements, design, integration, Verification & Validation, and acceptance stages.

Requirements

Significant experience (5+ years) in planning and delivering IVVTQA / Verification & Validation activities within a systems engineering lifecycle.
Experience applying Verification & Validation processes aligned to defence, military, or recognised industry standards.
Ability to supervise, coach, and support junior engineers.
Must be a UK national to meet security requirements.
Ability to obtain and maintain SC (Security Check) clearance.
Experience working within complex, safety-critical or regulated engineering environments (Preferred).
Exposure to multi-domain mission systems, naval systems, or command and control solutions (Preferred).

Skills

Competence in using DOORS or similar requirements and test management tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and development of effective remediation actions.

Location

New Malden
hybrid

Work Type

hybrid
full-time

Experience Level

Significant experience (5+ years)

Education Level

Degree
HND
HNC
Equivalent experience in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Control Systems Engineering or similar field

Salary/Compensations

£55,000 - £65,000

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working options
Option of a compressed fortnight
Private healthcare
Comprehensive cash health plan
Holiday buy/sell scheme
Career development programmes
Mentoring
Performance-related bonuses
Relocation assistance may be available

About the Company

Northrop Grumman UK drives innovation, solving tomorrow’s challenges and shaping future technology solutions.
The company's mindset supports career development and community impact.
We contribute to building a more secure and connected world across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace.
Work helps shape the future of national security, from advanced maritime systems to multi-domain command and control.
Committed to an inclusive culture where every voice matters.
Offers diverse roles, technical pathways, mentorship, and tailored career development.
Provides flexibility to help balance life, wellbeing, and work commitments.
Northrop Grumman is a pioneering company with careers across air, cyber, land, sea, and space.
Our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future.
We share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology, and engineering to meet evolving customer needs worldwide.

Equal Opportunity

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.