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Validation and Verification Engineer

Bristol

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Seniority
Mid level
Stated salary
£55,000 per year
Country
GB
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
27 Sept 2026

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the posting

Be part of the proving team proving the Command & Control (C2) sub-systems are ready to enter service for one of our exciting projects!

Salary : Circa £55,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working : 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

  • Company bonus : Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
  • Pension : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
  • Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
  • Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
  • Facilities : Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
  • Training and Development : Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

The opportunity:

A C2 sub-system is the heart and brains of the weapon system: it has to understand the threats to the protected assets, and plan and then manage engagements of those threats, in a complex and changing situation.

Working in the C2 domain in MBDA provides the opportunity to interact with all areas of the company, to see the full product development life-cycle and deliver real capability to the customers to protect their home nation for the future.

As a C2 Validation and Verification Engineer you’ll support product development for the C2 system. Day to day you’ll be supporting and producing the definition of the C2 Test Scenarios and success criteria to ensure the C2 product meet its requirements. The role will also involve production of the appropriate verification plans to agree with the equipment DA the method of verification used.

What we're looking for from you:

  • Systems design/ systems engineering experience in software based equipment.
  • Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience)
  • Hands-on experience of SysML, Rhapsody and DOORS tools would be desirable, but training will be provided where needed.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Original posting on MBDA's site ↗

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