A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a System Design & Verification Engineer – Sea Viper Programme to join a key system design team supporting the next phases of the programme. This role reports to the technical lead and provides high-profile engagement across the programme, including interactions with senior partners and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: * Progress system design verification and validation activities for the project * Support the maturation of the qualification strategy * Support key design reviews * Collate sub-system evidence to support compliance arguments and present to internal governance teams and customers for sign-off * Generate progress metrics and present to senior team * Identify key risk areas * Build relationships with customers, industry partners, and suppliers, including supporting relevant customer working groups * Engage with sub-system design authorities The ideal candidate would have: * Systems engineering background with awareness of different phases of the CADMID cycle from concept to manufacture, particularly demonstration and manufacture phases * Experience in V&V planning, trials planning, qualification evidence generation and collation, and generation of certification documents * Awareness of industry standard systems engineering processes * Awareness of weapon system design concepts, with experience in air defence systems desirable; some knowledge of command & control, missile, and radar design is advantageous * Ability to produce concise, coherent, and detailed technical reports of high quality * Ability to work confidently in ambiguous situations and manage multiple conflicting priorities The ideal candidate must have: * Experience in system design verification and validation within complex defence programmes * Ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams * Demonstrable experience in supporting qualification, certification, or compliance activities This position offers a lucrative benefits package, which includes but is not inclusive of: * Company bonus of up to £2,500 (based on company performance) * Pension scheme (total contribution of up to 14%) * Paid overtime * Up to 15 days flexi leave * 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase) * Possible relocation support * Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking, and more * Excellent career progression and development opportunities * Hybrid working pattern: typically 2 to 3 days per week on site, flexible where possible If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Keelan ASAP or apply via this advert! Please note that due to the nature of the client’s business, only candidates who currently hold full British Citizenship (without limitations) / Dual Nationality (inclusive of British Citizenship) will be considered. We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions