Software Verification Engineer
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Software Verification and Validation Engineer to join a highly regarded engineering organisation working on advanced, safety-critical systems. This role sits within a specialist embedded software team delivering complex, real-time solutions.
Location: Bristol
Salary: Circa £64,000 depending on experience
Working Model: Onsite working
The Role:
• Develop and execute verification and validation activities for embedded software systems
• Translate system and software requirements into structured, traceable test cases and procedures
• Prepare, run, and document tests within a controlled lab environment
• Capture and analyse test data, providing clear and actionable feedback to engineering teams
• Support the full software lifecycle, ensuring quality and compliance at each stage
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to validate performance across electro-mechanical systems
• Apply problem-solving skills to investigate issues and support resolution activities
Essential Requirements:
• Proven experience in verification and validation within an embedded software environment
• Background in embedded software development, with experience using Ada
• Strong ability to derive test cases from requirements and execute structured testing
• Experience working in lab-based environments on systems combining software and hardware
• Good understanding of the full software development lifecycle
• Scripting experience to support testing and automation activities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach
Desirable Experience:
• Exposure to safety-critical systems
• Familiarity with industry standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C, or DO-330
• Understanding of real-time operating systems
• Experience with model-based or model-driven design approaches
• Knowledge of test automation techniques and tools
• Experience using tools such as DOORS, EWM, Rapita, Rhapsody, or LDRA
• Experience with breakpoint analysis or structured code reviews
Additional Information:
• Applicants must be British citizens or dual nationals holding British citizenship
• Security clearance checks will be required as part of the onboarding process
Benefits:
• Performance-related bonus
• Competitive pension contributions
• Paid overtime opportunities
• Additional annual leave options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental and family leave policies
• Healthcare cash plan covering everyday medical expenses
• Excellent onsite facilities including subsidised meals and parking
For further information feel free to reach me at 02895213213, or simply apply!
Reference: AMC/RKI