Software Verification and Validation Engineer

Software Verification and Validation Engineer Your experience within Software Verification and Validation will make a massive impact with my client. You will support the verification and validation of multiple software products and will play a key role in the success of the business achieving major organisational goals. The role will be to test (statically and dynamically) embedded, real-time systems application software for the next generation of Defence Systems. Working for a cutting edge organisation within the defence sector you will be a part of a company that is at the cutting edge of technology within its field. You can apply directly at the bottom of this page, below are further details of the position. . Key Job Responsibilities: You will be testing (statically and dynamically) embedded, real-time systems application software for the next generation of defence Systems This is a hands-on role and requires the continued test of subsystem software products and evolutions for future products. You will be developing test approaches, scenarios and test instructions using in-house and bought-in tools and targeting Ada and/or C/C++ languages You will be involved in throughout the project life cycle to provide guidance and support in areas such as estimation, planning and reviews You will be constantly appraising the in-house software testing approach to consider new approaches, automation, process and tools to ensure a robust and cost effective testing approach. Key Skills and experience: You will ideally have a degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering combined with significant experience in the testing of software for COTS hardware. You will be comfortable working with engineers from other disciplines and within an international context. It would be desirable, but not essential for your experience to have been gained in defence, automotive, aerospace, telecoms or consumer electronics You will favour a collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to inspire others and maintain momentum during development. The software that you test will be used across multiple products and sites, so strong communication skills and the ability to motivate others are essential You will have experience of test tools and techniques in both host and target environments Ideally you will have a background in software engineering with good knowledge of modern development practices. Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55 & RTCA 178B/C would be desirable You will have previous experience with testing embedded Ada and/or C/C++. Familiarity with the LDRA toolset would be an advantage Key Skills: Software Test, Verification, Validation, V&V, Embedded, Real Time, Defstan 00-55, C++, ADA, Defence, Aerospace, Automotive Bristol, Avon Salary to £50,000 DOE This is a Permanent position Please Note: Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. Applicants who meet this criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level. Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time. Electus Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy