Senior Verification and Validation Engineer

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Senior Verification and Validation Engineer

Requisition ID: R10236881

Location: New Malden (hybrid)

Clearance Type: Security Check (SC)

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

What’s Your Possible?

At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most, solving tomorrow’s challenges and shaping the technology solutions of the future. It’s what we call Defining Possible.

This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions. It’s the foundation for your career development, the impact we make within our communities, and the meaningful work we deliver every day to support the UK's defence and security.

This Is More Than Just a Job. It’s a Mission.

As a Verification & Validation Engineer, you will play a critical role in assuring the delivery of complex defence systems that support sovereign UK capabilities. Working as part of our Engineering team, you will contribute to the verification, validation, integration and acceptance of advanced hardware and software solutions that underpin national security.

This is a varied and rewarding opportunity where you will work across the systems engineering lifecycle, ensuring requirements are met, risks are managed, and solutions perform as intended. From supporting specialist hardware testing programmes to contributing to acceptance activities and technical reviews, your work will directly influence the successful delivery of mission-critical capabilities.

You'll collaborate with experienced systems, software and electrical engineers, gaining exposure to cutting-edge technologies and large-scale defence programmes while continuing to develop your own technical expertise.

A message from the team:

"My purpose is to lead, coach and mentor the application of Verification & Validation across our engineering programmes, championing best practice and ensuring our teams have the capability needed to build the right product and build it correctly."

What You'll Be Doing

• Apply Verification & Validation (V&V), Integration, Verification, Validation, Test, Quality and Acceptance (IVVTQA) principles throughout the systems engineering lifecycle.
• Plan, coordinate and support hardware testing activities, including testing at specialist external test facilities.
• Produce and maintain key technical documentation, including test procedures, verification compliance records and test reports.
• Support the integration, verification and acceptance of electrical subsystems, ensuring compliance against customer and system requirements.
• Participate in technical reviews, test readiness reviews (TRRs), risk assessments, change impact assessments and design reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement of verification, validation and testing processes using recognised industry best practices.

What We're Looking For

We're interested in hearing from people who can bring a combination of the following:

• Degree, HND, HNC or equivalent experience in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering verification and validation activities across the systems engineering lifecycle.
• Understanding of systems engineering methodologies and standards, including ISO 15288, ISO 29119 and/or INCOSE frameworks.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles to support test assurance and requirement compliance activities.
• Experience using requirements management tools such as DOORS.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and regression test management.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders and produce clear technical documentation.

Experience supporting software verification and validation activities within complex engineering environments would be beneficial.

We know that some candidates may not meet every requirement listed. If you're excited about this opportunity and believe you can contribute to our team, we'd encourage you to apply.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of our work, you must be eligible to obtain and maintain UK Government Security Check (SC) clearance.

Our recruitment team is on hand to answer any questions and will guide you through the process. Please contact [email protected] for support and advice.

Your Benefits

Northrop Grumman UK offers a competitive rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, career development and work-life balance, including:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Compressed and flexible working options where applicable
• Private healthcare
• Dental cover
• Cash health plan options
• Life assurance
• Competitive pension scheme
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Critical illness cover options
• Annual performance incentive programme
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Access to learning, mentoring and development programmes

Why Join Northrop Grumman UK?

A Mission to Believe In

Every day, our people contribute to building a more secure and connected world. From supporting the Royal Navy's operational capability to developing advanced defence and mission systems, our work has a real impact on national security.

A Place to Belong and Thrive

We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to succeed. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do because we know the best ideas come from diverse perspectives and shared expertise.

Your Career, Your Way

Whether you're looking to broaden your technical expertise, develop leadership capabilities or explore new career pathways, we'll support your ambitions through meaningful projects, career development opportunities and access to some of the brightest minds in the industry.

About Northrop Grumman UK

Northrop Grumman UK's Defence business is a sovereign software and systems centre of excellence. We develop and support multi-domain command and control systems used across the UK and internationally, while delivering technologies that are fundamental to the modern backbone of the Royal Navy.

Driven by curiosity, innovation and a commitment to delivering mission success, we solve some of the world's most complex engineering and defence challenges.

Ready to Apply?

Yes – Submit your application online today.

Possibly – We'd love to tell you more. Contact our team at [email protected].

Not right now – Explore other opportunities with Northrop Grumman UK and discover where your skills could help us Define Possible.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.