Job Description
Role: Lead Verification and Validation Engineer
Location: (Onsite) Stafford, UK
Employment Type: Contract
Lead Verification and Validation Engineer
Qualifications / Essential Requirements
* Engineering degree (or equivalent) including power systems and power electronics subjects or proven equivalent HVDC knowledge and experience.
* Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle, particularly the V-Model.
* Demonstrated problem-solving skills, especially in test environments, lab setups, and debugging.
* Strong sense of urgency with the ability to identify and manage technical risks.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to interpret and understand detailed software requirements.
* Understanding of functional characteristics of power systems.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining safety, quality, and engineering integrity.
* Flexibility regarding working hours.
Desired Characteristics
1. Experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies.
2. Familiarity with Jira.
3. Experience with test management tools.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
5. Knowledge of HVDC control syst...