Salary: £84,000 - 84,000 per year Requirements: Strong experience of V&V activities in an embedded software environment. Ability to turn requirements into structured test cases and procedures. Experience of working in a lab environment on an electro-mechanical product running embedded software. Good working knowledge of the complete software engineering lifecycle. Scripting abilities. Embedded software development experience using C, C++ or Ada. Safety critical systems experience (advantageous). Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C & DO-330 (advantageous). Knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems (advantageous). Model Driven Design experience (advantageous). Knowledge of test automation methods (advantageous). Knowledge of DOORS, Engineering Workflow Management (EWM), Rapita Suite, Rhapsody, LDRA (advantageous). Breakpoint Analysis experience (advantageous). Experience of Focused Code Reviews (advantageous). Responsibilities: Responsible for the verification and validation activities on real-time systems application software for the next generation of Missile Systems. Develop robust test cases from requirements. Prepare and execute tests, capturing data and delivering actionable feedback to project teams. Utilize strong practical problem-solving skills and data acquisition expertise. Adapt to various challenges in the testing process. Technologies: Ada Embedded C++ More: We are a world-class Defence Organisation looking for dedicated Embedded Software V&V Engineers as subcontractors for an initial 6-month contract. Our department is responsible for creating complex, highly reliable real-time software that powers missile systems and their components. We offer a competitive rate of £70.00 per hour, with the flexibility of working in Stevenage or Bristol, and options for a hybrid or remote work schedule. Our contract consists of 37 hours per week, with overtime calculated at time and a quarter for hours over 37. Our team is heavily involved throughout the development lifecycle, from concept studies through to trials and production. last updated 4 week of 2026