Our client is seeking Embedded Software V&V Engineers for contracts, based in either Stevenage or Bristol (full time needed on-site)

The team creates complex, highly reliable real-time software that powers missile systems and their components, ensuring that they provide the performance and functionality users require when they need it.

Involved all the way through development – from concept studies through trials firings and the move into production and service.

Responsibilities: 

• You will be responsible for the verification and validation activities on real-time systems application software for the next generation of Missile Systems.
• The role requires taking requirements, developing them into robust test cases, preparing and executing tests, capturing data, and delivering actionable feedback to project teams.
• You will have to draw upon your strong practical problem-solving skills, data acquisition expertise, and adaptability.

Skills required: 

Essential

• Embedded software development experience using Ada
• Strong experience of V&V activities in an embedded software environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Good communication skills
• Good documentation skills
• Ability to turn requirements into structured test cases and procedures.
• Experience of working in a lab environment on an electro mechanical product running embedded software.
• Good working knowledge of the complete software engineering lifecycle.
• Scripting abilities

Advantageous:

• Safety critical systems experience
• Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C & DO-330
• Knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems
• Model Driven Design experience
• Knowledge of test automation methods
• Knowledge of DOORS, Engineering Workflow Management (EWM), Rapita Suite, Rhapsody, LDRA
• Breakpoint Analysis experience
• Experience of Focused Code Reviews