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Verification & Validation Engineer – Security Cleared (Space Industry) Location: Commutable distance to Luton / Stevenage Clearance: Must hold active UK Security Clearance (SC or higher) Employment Type: Permanent About the Role We are seeking an experienced Verification and Validation (V&V) Engineer to join a leading organisation within the space and satellite sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in the end-to-end verification and validation of complex spacecraft systems, ensuring that design, functionality, and performance meet customer and mission requirements. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams across Systems Engineering, Integration & Test, and Quality to deliver high-assurance verification strategies and test campaigns on cutting-edge space programmes. Key Responsibilities • Develop and execute verification and validation plans, strategies, and procedures for spacecraft subsystems and systems., • Define and manage requirements traceability, ensuring complete coverage from system-level specifications through to final test results., • Support test readiness reviews, qualification, and acceptance testing activities., • Participate in integration, environmental testing (thermal vacuum, vibration, EMC), and system-level validation., • Analyse test data and produce verification reports, test summaries, and compliance matrices., • Work collaboratively with design and systems teams to identify, investigate, and resolve anomalies., • Ensure all V&V activities comply with project, customer, and regulatory standards (e.g., ECSS, DOORS, ISO). Essential Skills & Experience • Active UK Security Clearance (SC or higher) – essential., • Proven experience as a Verification & Validation Engineer, Test Engineer, or Systems Engineer within the space, satellite, or aerospace sector., • Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycles, including requirements management and validation methodologies., • Experience with tools such as IBM DOORS, MATLAB, or similar for requirements traceability and data analysis., • Hands-on experience in hardware/software integration and system testing., • Knowledge of space industry standards (ECSS, ESA processes, etc.)., • Excellent analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills., • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities. Desirable • Experience with payloads, avionics, or propulsion systems., • Exposure to environmental test facilities and automated test systems., • Degree-qualified in Aerospace, Electrical, Systems, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).

Field Engineer (Automated Gates / Security Doors) £40,000 - £45,000 + Company Van + Progression + Training + Overtime + Enhanced Holidays + Hybrid Luton Are you an experienced service or installation engineer, looking to make a step up in your career and join a growing company who will reinvest in your development and support you to lead a team of engineers? This company are a fast-growing physical security provider who work with the likes of CBRE and Equans, to install and maintain automated gates, barriers, and doors for the public sector. They have installed automated entry systems for clients like The Quadram Institute and Greenpeace, as well as multiple hospitals. On offer is the opportunity to become a vital asset to the engineering team. You will be installing and servicing physical security equipment around the North of London. They have a highly skilled team of engineers that you will be a part of, carrying out installations across multiple sites around the South East. This role would suit an experienced service engineer in the physical security industry, looking to join a company who provide career growth opportunities and will value your input and interest in developing your skills with training courses. The Role: Service and maintain physical security equipment for clients and projects around the North of London Install physical security equipment on small and large scale projects in the public and retail sector Travel to sites on a regular basis Work independently and within a team of engineers to meet project deadlines Ensure all works meet company quality and safety standards. The Person: Experience in a service or installation engineer role within the physical security industry Full UK driving licence If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Keywords: Engineering, Field Service Engineer, Installation Engineer, Luton, London, North London, South East, Automated gates, Barriers, Automated Doors, Engineer, Physical Security, Security Reference Number: BBBH22696a We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website. TPBN1_UKTJ

Service Engineer (Automated Gates / Security Doors) £40,000 - £45,000 + Company Van + Progression + Training + Overtime + Enhanced Holidays + Hybrid Luton Are you an experienced service or installation engineer, looking to make a step up in your career and join a growing company who will reinvest in your development and support you to lead a team of engineers? This company are a fast-growing physical security provider who work with the likes of CBRE and Equans, to install and maintain automated gates, barriers, and doors for the public sector. They have installed automated entry systems for clients like The Quadram Institute and Greenpeace, as well as multiple hospitals. On offer is the opportunity to become a vital asset to the engineering team. You will be installing and servicing physical security equipment around the North of London. They have a highly skilled team of engineers that you will be a part of, carrying out installations across multiple sites around the South East. This role would suit an experienced service engineer in the physical security industry, looking to join a company who provide career growth opportunities and will value your input and interest in developing your skills with training courses. The Role: Service and maintain physical security equipment for clients and projects around the North of London Install physical security equipment on small and large scale projects in the public and retail sector Travel to sites on a regular basis Work independently and within a team of engineers to meet project deadlines Ensure all works meet company quality and safety standards. The Person: Experience in a service or installation engineer role Strong knowledge of industrial access systems (doors, shutters, gates, barriers) Full UK driving licence If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Keywords: Engineering, Field Service Engineer, Installation Engineer, Luton, London, North London, South East, Automated gates, Barriers, Automated Doors, Engineer, Physical Security Reference Number: BBBH22696 We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website. TPBN1_UKTJ

Company description: Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job description: Job Summary Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines. The Luton Engineering & Technology team is focussed on developing product and manufacturing process technology related to aircraft ice protection systems, transparencies, functional coatings, and specialist structures for both civil and defence applications. Were looking for a Senior Research Engineer, with a strong mechanical engineering background , to join our materials development team to support the development of next generation composite aero structures, ice protection and transparency products. As a Senior Research Engineer, youll bring your specialist knowledge in Material science and FEA simulation to deliver high-impact research and development across Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 17. Youll be responsible for ensuring that all research outputs are technically robust, innovative, and aligned with our broader engineering and sustainability goals. You will also be responsible for providing specialist support to existing programmes within your field of expertise, helping to resolve manufacturing issues and supporting continuous improvement efforts. You will have a proven track record of leading and delivering technical work, including experience of working with formal project management processes including budgeting, schedule and risk management. With strong communication skills, youll be confident working with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including non-technical audiences. You're likely building a professional network and are passionate about keeping pace with developments in your field. As this is a research role we are looking for a hands on innovative thinker, your work should push the boundaries of existing technologies and applications. Job Responsibilities Be responsible for the planning and technical delivery of allocated projects and work packages ensuring the research objectives have been satisfied. Plan, coordinate and lead any necessary 'hands on' development test work and trials that are required to meet delivery objectives ensuring all relevant safe systems of work are satisfied. Support or lead the design of external work packages to be carried out by third parties in order to meet project research objectives. You may have line management responsibilities, depending on individual competencies and team structure, though this is not a core requirement. Be responsible for raising and issuing high quality and detailed technical documentation, and review and approval of reports raised by others. Seek to understand and contribute to the strategic direction of the target products or manufacturing process technologies being developed within your technology field. Contribute to Technology Development Plans and Technology Business Cases within your projects and technology field. Contribute to stakeholder management with internal/external customers, and you may lead management of supply chain partners in some cases. Take an active role in creating a personal development plan linked to GKN's TEF (Technical Excellence Framework) and will be responsible for delivering on agreed objectives supported by your line manager. Contribute to the development of GKN as a 'Great Place to Work', aligned with the core principles - safe, innovative, open & honest, care & respect, and ownership. Profile description: What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Essential: A relevant, accredited Engineering /Physics / Materials based degree Experience of material science, characterisation and testing techniques. Strong knowledge and experience of FEA for structural and thermal analysis Ability to understand customer requirements, or support the generation of performance requirements by interpreting operational needs and convert these to appropriate product characteristics. Strong report writing and presentation skills Logical and methodical approach to problem-solving. Strong technical background, enabling you to work across short, medium and long term technology horizons. Ability to plan work through formal project management processes, including scheduling and budgeting and lead a team to ensure successful delivery of required outcomes. Desirable: A higher degree qualification such as a Masters, PhD or EngD Experience of dynamic FEA simulation Experience of ANSYS, LS-DYN and/or Abaqus You will have an awareness of aerospace certification requirements. Data based problem solving techniques Experience of Data driven problem solving techniques The successful candidate will have a broad interest in Aerospace engineering, with a strong understanding of material technologies, including testing and characterisation techniques. While prior technical experience in a laboratory environment would be beneficial particularly for designing tests and analysing results - training can be provided to the right candidate where necessary. Experience in composites and thermoplastics is desirable but not essential. Competency in FEA analytic techniques is expected; the candidate should be capable of building and interpreting models to predict the behaviour of complex components with particular focus on structural and thermal analysis. Familiarity with ANSYS, LS-DYNA and/or ABAQUS is desirable but not required. A proactive mindset is essential, enabling the candidate to quickly understand and adapt to new technology areas. Strong communication skills are required to effectively engage with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate should be flexible in their approach to work, and willing to learn from and support team members to ensure project objectives are achieved. As a Senior Research Engineer, the candidate will be naturally curious and committed to deepening their expertise through study, collaborative working, hypothesis testing and experimentation. Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance Essential for this role. We offer: What We'll Offer Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits: Competitive salary dependent on experience The opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 185 hours holiday + bank holidays Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family Free onsite parking Local gym discount 50% off local travel card Free airport Dart Free airport parking Discount with local nursery and preschool childcare setting Enhanced family friendly leave A collaborative, dynamic working environment As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you! Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ? ? TPBN1_UKTJ

Installation Engineer (Ex Forces) Home Based: North London / M1 Corridor £33,000 - £35,000 (OTE: £50,000) + Overtime + Training + Progression + Door-to-Door pay + Benefits + Van Are you an Ex Forces Engineer, or hold Security Clearance, looking to receive full Multi-skilled Engineering trainin

Lead System Safety Engineer Location: Luton, mostly site based Rate: £65 p/h PAYE or £87.70 ph Umbrella Duration: 6 Months Inside IR35 SC Clearance required. Within Team Tempest, Leonardo UK is developing a suite of Integrated Sensor And Non-Kinetic Effects (ISANKE) and Integrated Communications Systems (ICS) subsystems this effort is being coordinated by, and delivered to, the Future Combat Air Sector within Leonardo UK as a cross-Line of Business (XLoB) activity. The subsystems within the ISANKE and ICS Technology Demonstrator Programme (TDP) suite are being designed to operate as an integrated part of an overall ISANKE and ICS system TDP within which the different subsystems will communicate and operate together. This functional integration will enable the demonstration of representative integrated sensing and communications technologies and capabilities. The ISANKE and ICS equipment will be physically integrated onto a donor platform to deliver a Flight Test Aircraft (FTA) for test, development and demonstration purposes. Key Responsibilities • Providing specialist safety advice to the SDA, to support their authorization of the Product safety, in accordance with Company processes • Ensuring that safety activities conducted on the Programme, within the scope of the TDP Systems, follow the plan described in the safety management plan and that the analysis is complete and correct. • Identifying and analysing intrinsic hazards, including mitigation to reduce the residual safety risks to an ALARP level for the ISANKE and ICS TDP system • Identifying and analysing functional hazards, including mitigation to reduce the residual safety risks to an ALARP level for the ISANKE and ICS TDP system • Eliciting ISANKE and ICS TDP safety requirements and flowing these down to the appropriate level • Reviewing individual TDP Subsystem System safety analysis and incorporating the outcomes in the integrated ISANKE and ICS analysis. • Review aircraft level safety analysis and ensure it aligns with ISANKE and ICS TDP Systems safety analysis • Documenting the integrated ISANKE and ICS TDP Systems safety assessment as described in the safety management plan. • Presenting a summary of the integrated ISANKE and ICS TDP Systems safety assessment at the ISANKE and ICS TDP Design Reviews. Key Skillset Essential: • Experience of safety analysis of complex systems in a safety-critical industry • Experience across a number of engineering lifecycle phases • Experience in leading and delivery a safety work package across multiple teams • Knowledge of working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders of varying seniorities Desirable: • Knowledge of ARP4754B, ARP4761A, RTCA DO-254, or DO-178C • Knowledge of design complexity and significant levels of uncertainty • Knowledge of lasers, radar systems, and/or sensors and defensive aids systems • Awareness of Information Security • Involvement in cross-industry safety initiatives, such as via the Institute of Engineering & Technology (IET) or Safety-Critical Systems Club (SCSC) • Cameo Systems Modeler • IBM DOORS • Adelard ASCE • Isograph Reliability Work Bench TPBN1_UKTJ

Electro / Mechanical Service Engineer Home Based: Luton £26,000 - £32,000 + Bonus + Van (Private use) + Fuel Card + Door-to-Door + Excellent Benefits Are you a Multi-Skilled Engineer seeking long-term security with a well-established company that values work-life balance? This is a Monday-Friday role offering full specialist training, no weekend work, and the chance to grow with a successful, expanding business This market leading company design, manufacture and service their own equipment that is supplied into a variety of industries. They are undergoing growth and have recently invested heavily into the business. In this role you will undertake training to ensure you are up to speed with all the equipment they manufacture. Once you have completed your training you will cover a radius of your area carrying out planned preventative maintenance and breakdown repair on electrical and mechanical equipment. This is an excellent chance for an engineer to join a company that will give you excellent work life balance as full product training. The Role: Covering a local patch Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and breakdown repair Monday - Friday, no weekends. The Person: Electro-mechanical experience Based near Milton Keynes Must have a full UK driver's license To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click 'Apply Now' or contact James Gray at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates TPBN1_UKTJ