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MBDA • Bolton, England, United Kingdom
Salary: GBP 50,000–57,000 per year
Role & seniority
Stack/tools
Systems engineering framework; hardware design knowledge
Design Verification Plan (DVP) and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)
Configuration management tools; design reviews (PDR/DDR/CDR); regulatory documentation (CE marking)
Top 3 responsibilities
Provide physical design compliance statements and manage verification/validation across system components
Design change impact assessment; log/track defects and coordinate resolution with development teams
Lead technical progress meetings with suppliers; manage schedule, cost, quality, and performance metrics
Must-have skills
Strong knowledge of systems engineering principles and requirements engineering
Experience with hardware design and verification procedures; test evidence for certification
Effective technical reporting, presentation skills, and use of configuration management tools
Nice-to-haves
Experience with sub-contractor/vendor coordination; DVP development and certification strategies
Familiarity with CE marking and regulatory uplift activities; documentation for technical publications
Ability to respond to customer queries regarding compliance and usage
Location & work type
Compensation and terms (summary)
Are you prepared to join an outstanding team that is at the forefront of advanced technology? If you are a driven and experienced V&V engineer looking for a chance to contribute to top-tier Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) systems, then we have the ideal position for you!
Salary: Up to £57,000 depending on experience
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.
The V & V lead will need to co-ordinate the work packages for both internal and external suppliers to develop certification strategies for the physical domain. Working with RMO's and DAs to ensure that DVP's have appropriate coverage.
This role will be focused on the physical certification aspects of the systems. Although an understanding of how these sub-systems work will also be required to support product delivery.
Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.
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