Salary: £45,000 - 65,000 per year Requirements: Experience in producing and managing Verification and Validation Requirements Matrix (VVRM) across systems, services and capabilities. Managing and co-ordinating ITEA Teams. Creating and managing the relevant ITEA schedules, T&E Planning, ITEA Plans. Experience in a leadership role within complex, multi-disciplinary programmes. Broad technology experience, with demonstrable experience of capability development (people, process and technology). Experience in ITEA Sampling approaches and techniques. Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and processes. An understanding of assurance and acceptance processes. Test and Trial script planning experience and test automation. Desirable: Experience of IBM DOORS and/or JIRA tool. Experience with modelling and simulation technologies, including familiarity with standards such as HLA (High-Level Architecture), DIS (Distributed Interactive Simulation), and HLA4. Knowledge of defence or public sector engineering standards and regulatory frameworks. Experience in training transformation or learning platforms. Strong analytical skills and experience with data-driven engineering decision-making. Ability to mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff. SAFe and/or ITIL4 certified. Knowledge of the MODs GEAR framework. Testing and assurance in a training environment aligned with JSP 822. Responsibilities: Management of the integration, Test and Acceptance activities in accordance with the programme schedule. Requirements verification/validation analysis of the System/sub system, service or technical capability. Management of requirements traceability. Define, document, and maintain the overarching ITEA strategy, plans, milestones, and objectives. Attend customer chaired ITEA Working Groups to represent Training and coordinate ITEA activities for the programme. Manage and deliver all verification and validation activities including preparation of Integration, Test and Acceptance Test Plans and Procedures, Acceptance Test Reports, and Verification Cross Reference Matrices. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to establish clear, measurable acceptance and exit criteria for each test and assurance phase. Create and maintain comprehensive integrated test plans covering end-to-end progressive assurance, test cases, regression testing, and system integration. Coordinate with cross-functional teams—including QA, development, operations, and business SMEs—in test execution, assurance, and acceptance. Manage defect triage by defining severity, prioritizing fixes, and ensuring timely resolution and re-validation. Monitor test progress and produce regular dashboards and reports on coverage, producing evidence for ITEA events. Ensure all testing activities comply with regulatory, security, and organisational quality standards. Communicate risks, issues, and readiness status to governance boards. Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and refining processes, tools, and automation. Represent ITEA interests in programme boards, technical reviews, stakeholder, and customer facing engagements. Participate in design reviews and qualification activities, contributing to project milestones working towards system, capability, and service acceptance. Technologies: IBM JIRA JSP Matrix Security Support More: We are a globally recognised innovation and technology leader, tackling complex challenges across multiple defence and aerospace domains. Our organization is awarded for innovation and engineering excellence, trusted by governments worldwide to deliver mission-critical systems. With a strong culture of innovation, inclusion, and long-term career development, we offer a flexible working environment that includes remote working potentials. Join our team and be part of cutting-edge projects with real-world impacts, supported by long-term programme stability. last updated 15 week of 2026