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Verification & Validation Engineer Location: New Malden (hybrid) Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 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 and the impact we have within the community. The Opportunity This is more than just a job; it’s a mission. As a Verification & Validation Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in proving the performance, safety and compliance of our software and hardware products. You’ll work within a multi‑disciplined project environment, supporting planning, execution and reporting of Verification & Validation activities that enable critical UK defence capabilities. You’ll be part of our UK Defence business – a sovereign software and systems centre of excellence delivering complex, multi‑domain command and control systems. Our work forms an essential backbone of the Royal Navy and wider mission systems, and you’ll join a team that thrives on curiosity, collaboration and innovation. What You’ll Be Doing • Promoting best practice across the Verification & Validation engineering lifecycle in line with corporate and industry standards., • Planning, conducting and reporting Verification & Validation activities using approved methods, tools and processes., • Leading or supervising engineers to ensure effective delivery of scoped work packages., • Contributing to project artefacts such as requirements inputs, design estimates, management plans, metrics and reviews., • Participating in design reviews, risk reviews, integration, acceptance and diagnostic test activities., • Managing defect investigation, issue resolution and progress reporting to programme stakeholders., • Applying IVVTQA principles and supporting systems engineering activities across requirements, design, integration, Verification & Validation and acceptance stages. What We’re Looking For Essential: • Degree, HND, HNC or equivalent experience in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Control Systems Engineering or similar field., • Significant experience (5+ years) in planning and delivering IVVTQA / Verification & Validation activities within a systems engineering lifecycle., • Competence in using DOORS or similar requirements and test management tools., • Experience applying Verification & Validation processes aligned to defence, military or recognised industry standards., • Ability to supervise, coach and support junior engineers., • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including root cause analysis and development of effective remediation actions. Preferred: • Experience working within complex, safety‑critical or regulated engineering environments. Security Clearance Due to the nature of our work, you must be a UK national to meet security requirements. You must be able to obtain and maintain SC (Security Check) clearance. Our recruitment team is here to help guide you through the process: Benefits • Flexible and hybrid working options, including the option of a compressed fortnight., • Private healthcare and a comprehensive cash health plan., • Holiday buy/sell scheme., • Career development programmes and mentoring., • Performance-related bonuses. Why Join Us? A Mission to Believe In Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world across land, sea, air, space and cyberspace. From advanced maritime systems to multi‑domain command and control, your work will help shape the future of national security. A Place to Belong and Thrive We’re committed to an inclusive culture where every voice matters. From our Employee Resource Groups to partnerships with organisations such as Women in Defence, AFBE and Mind, we’re building a workplace where you can bring your authentic self. Your Career, Your Way With diverse roles, technical pathways, mentorship and tailored career development, you can shape your career in the way that works for you. We also offer flexibility to help balance life, wellbeing and work commitments. Ready to Apply? Yes: Submit your application online today. Possibly: Reach out to our team for a confidential chat – No: Explore more opportunities with Northrop Grumman UK. We’re growing across the country

Systems Engineer Heathrow/Manchester About the Role We are seeking a Systems Engineer to join a fast-paced, high-performing environment within the aviation technology sector. This is a dynamic, hands-on role suited to someone with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset and strong technical expertise. You will play a key role in designing, delivering, and supporting innovative systems that enhance the safety, efficiency, and security of airport operations. Working closely with cross-functional teams including engineering leadership, architects, and developers, you will contribute to cutting-edge solutions at the forefront of aviation technology. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals, contribute to impactful global projects and grow within a culture that values continuous improvement and innovation. Key Responsibilities • Collaborate with stakeholders to define solution requirements and technical specifications, • Install, configure, and test operating systems, application software, and system tools on-site, • Support system design, development, and deployment in partnership with Solution Architects, • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and work with developers to implement fixes, • Manage product requirements, prevent scope creep, and support change control processes, • Produce technical documentation, operational guides, and training materials in line with QA standards, • Research and evaluate new technologies to improve system performance and reliability, • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and development of best practices, • Work across multiple projects simultaneously in diverse global environments, • Support pre-sales and future business opportunities where required Requirements • Degree in Engineering or a related technical field (e.g. IT, Computer Systems, Systems Engineering), • Experience in systems development or integration projects, ideally within real-time or mission-critical environments, • Hands-on experience with Windows and UNIX/Linux environments, • Experience with virtualisation tools (VMWare, Hyper-V), • Experience installing and configuring Linux on Hyper-V, • Strong networking knowledge (OSI model, TCP/IP, switches, firewalls, routers), • Understanding of software development and project management methodologies, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail, • Excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills Additional Information • Hybrid position - 2/3 days on-site, • Ability to travel across different sites including: London Heathrow, Manchester, Farnborough (expenses covered), • Travel primarily within the UK, with occasional international travel (Europe) If interested, then please apply today!

Embedded Software Engineer Location: Ealing Area - Hybrid Work from Home Salary: Up to £65,000 + Extensive benefits The Role KO2’s client is seeking a talented Embedded Software Engineer to help deliver robust, high-quality embedded software for existing and future electric products. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the full product lifecycle—from early prototype development through to production and manufacturing. Key Responsibilities • Develop high-quality embedded software that is efficient, maintainable, and scalable, • Work collaboratively with hardware engineers to support board bring-up, debugging, and system validation, • Design, implement, test, and support embedded software for internally developed electric systems, • Investigate and resolve complex real-time challenges related to timing, performance, and signal integrity, • Play an active role in shaping software architecture, coding standards, and future platform direction About You • Strong programming skills in C and C++, • Hands-on experience with embedded communication protocols such as BLE, CAN, I2C, UART, or SPI, • Comfortable using version control systems, particularly Git, • A proactive problem-solver with a methodical approach to identifying root causes, • Demonstrated experience in embedded software development, • Familiar with the full software development lifecycle, from requirements through to testing Desirable Skills • Experience with functional safety standards (ISO 13849 or ISO 26262), • Experience working with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Jenkins, Docker), • Experience developing RTOS-based applications, • Familiarity with Python for tooling or automation Additional Requirements • Full right to work in the UK without sponsorship Apply today with an up-to-date CV or contact KO2 Embedded Recruitment for more details.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the software team, conducting end-to-end testing and improving testing techniques. A global technology company in Uxbridge is seeking a Software Tester to ensure the reliability and robustness of its Avigilon Alta Cloud products. Ideal applicants are cr

You’ll also mentor engineers, foster best practices in test automation, and help shape our quality engineering capability. Integrate testing tools into CI/CD pipelines and manage cloud-based testing solutions. Mentor junior engineers and influence organisation-wide testing strategy and tooling.

With a strong focus on reliability, performance, and security, they’re continuing to expand their UK engineering capability and are now hiring multiple Software Test Engineers at various experience levels to strengthen their growing Test and QA function. As a Software Test Engineer, you’ll be re

A technology solutions provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to develop and maintain test solutions, focusing on C/C++, C#, and scripting languages. The role involves working with test automation frameworks, applying DevOps practices, and supporting high-quality softw

We are looking for a forward‑thinking ISEB/ISTQB certified Test Engineer who is pragmatic, self‑starting and believes testing is a pivotal role in the development of systems. Proven experience as a Test Engineer in an Agile environment. ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing.

Familiarity with software systems, electrical schematics, and testing equipment is essential. Allye Energy Limited is seeking a Test and Commissioning Engineer to join our team in London. The role focuses on the hands-on commissioning and testing of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), ensuring sa

As a Senior Software Engineer in Test at IOE, you are responsible for improving how IOE builds, maintains, and tests software while actively contributing to product development. Test execution: design and execute comprehensive test plans, including unit, integration, and end‑to‑end tests, as wel

A tech-driven firm is seeking a remote Software Engineer in Test to lead automation testing in collaboration with the engineering team. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Software Engineering, strong skills in Python, and experience with test automation tools. Responsibilities include building a

Job Title: Software Test Engineer. Avanti Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Software Test Engineer in the automotive space to join their growing team. Develop and maintain test specifications from systems and software requirements.

What you’ll do:*** Design and develop automated test plans and suites across multiple projects to validate software functionality and ensure regression coverage* Develop and maintain test automation frameworks and infrastructure and provide tools for developers to test their own code*

The position requires experience in software testing on Windows and the ability to write test plans. Candidates should have a strong Engineering background and be able to automate builds and testing processes. Responsibilities include writing test cases and maintaining specifications for software bu

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test. Familiarity with test frameworks such as pytest, GTest, or similar. Understanding of software quality metrics, reporting, and test strategy.

A leading technology-driven organization is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to drive automation excellence across embedded and connected device platforms. This role is ideal for a hands‑on engineer passionate about building scalable test frameworks and

Test and Commissioning Engineer - Electrical & Software. Comfortable working with software systems, running scripts, and interpreting software outputs. Conduct insulation resistance testing, continuity checks, and earth fault loop impedance tests.

A leading technology company is seeking a Robotics Software Testing Engineer to collaborate on maintaining and testing software for robotics in industrial automation. You will design automated test suites and ensure software stability. The role involves enhancing testing pipelines while interacting

SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test). We are an engineering consultancy bridging Quality Engineering, Cloud Platforms and Developer Experience. Information Technology and Engineering.

Do you thrive on solving complex problems, driving quality at scale, and ensuring world-class software delivery? We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Test Engineer to join our team. Get notified about new Senior Software Test Engineer jobs in United Kingdom. Champion test automation at

You may have experience in the following: Firmware Test Engineer, Software Test Engineer, Embedded Software Tester, Embedded Firmware Tester, Software QA Engineer, Software Tester, Systems Test Engineer, Verification Engineer, Validation Engineer, Test Analyst, QA Analyst, Railway Software Tester, C

You’ll be joining one of our Agile Product squads which consist of a Software Engineering Manager, Software Engineers and fellow SDETs, reporting into a Tribe QA Engineering Manager. Has strong experience of API testing and/or contract testing. To name some: high-availability, high-scalability, mi

In this role, you will play a critical part in driving quality across the engineering lifecycle through a combination of strategic test planning, robust automation, and close collaboration with cross‑functional teams. Experience building and executing performance tests using tools like K6 or simil

Senior Test Automation Engineer (SDET) | Up to £80,000 | Hybrid - Basildon. Here at Burns Sheehan, we're working with a leading automotive and financial services organisation modernising their test automation strategy across UK engineering teams. Senior Test Automation Engineer (SDET).

I am working with a client searching for a Software Engineer in Test that will be based remotely, but working with an existing Engineering Team. If you are interested in applying for the position as Software Engineer in Test, or would like more information, please get in touch with Josh on. Degree i

Software Developer in Test (SDET) | Software Development Firm | London, Hybrid. Experience designing and delivering high‑quality software in modern engineering teams. Clear views on how to test software effectively; “strong opinions, weakly held”.

A recruitment agency is seeking a Software Test Engineer in Aldershot for a 6-month contract. The role involves developing testing strategies for automotive control systems and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Candidates should have HIL testing experience and familiarity with AUTOSAR arch

Build strategies for realistic, safe test data in a fintech context — synthetic data generation, anonymisation, and environment management that lets engineers test confidently without touching production data. Own the testing section of our engineering playbook. Design and implement test framework

Software Test Integration and Automation Engineer. Work closely with software engineers and operations stakeholders to ensure smooth integration and reliable system behaviour. Software Test Integration and Automation.

We are looking for a Software Test Engineer and Embedded Systems QA Specialist to support the build, testing, and validation of software for technical and embedded products. Experience in software testing or QA engineering. You will work closely with software and hardware engineers to ensure reliabl

Our client, a cutting‑edge fintech business, is looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test (Java SDET) to strengthen their automated testing framework and drive software quality to the highest standards. Component testing, end‑to‑end testing & failure scenario testing. Java Software D

We’re looking for a Senior Software Test Engineer with 5+ years of experience to join one of our cross‑functional product engineering teams developing our frontend, backend and mobile products, powered by microservices and state‑of‑the‑art machine learning models. Test frameworks: Playwrig

We’re seeking an experienced Automation Test Engineer to join our team and help us ensure our software products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. We’re looking for an experienced and hands‑on Automation Test Engineer to strengthen our test automation capability. In this ro

A technology solutions provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Test Engineer to perform software and system testing on security products. This role involves installing software, conducting validation tests, and reporting findings. Candidates should have a degree in an engineering discipline and

This role involves preparing and holding design reviews, issuing documentation necessary for project success, and developing coding for the test software. A technology development firm in the United Kingdom is looking for a skilled professional to work on the SPU Update Test Solution project. Key qu

Work closely with engineering leadership to shape how software is built and released. Strong experience as a QA / Test Engineer focused on web‑based products. Lead testing across a complex web platform, covering UI, API, integrations, and data‑driven features.

Mentor junior engineers and influence technical standards across the Test Engineering Program. Strong understanding of software engineering best practices: code quality, reliability, performance optimization, and observability. Collaborate with engineering, MLOps, and infrastructure teams to embed q

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer in Test (SDET) to help shape and elevate quality engineering across our Omnichannel Experience (OCX) domain. Strong experience in software testing and quality engineering within modern engineering environments. Senior Software Engineer in Test (Senior S

You’ll write code, collaborate closely with engineers, and ensure quality is built into features from the start through meaningful, business-aligned automated testing - not just test case execution or edge-case overengineering. We’re looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SD

We are in search of a competent Software Test Engineer to take on the development of new features and carry out testing/validation of software developed by our contractors. At least 3 years experience in Software Testing. Knowledge of debugging and software test strategies.

Are you a Software Engineer who cares deeply about quality? Someone who believes testability is a first-class citizen of great software design? If you are excited by automation, clean architecture, and building products that genuinely solve customer problems, this role is for you. From low‑level c

A technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking a detail-oriented Test Engineer Intern. This internship offers a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience in software testing and work on real-world projects. Responsibilities include developing test cases, identifying bugs, and perform

Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (Bachelor’s minimum; advanced degree preferred). This is a unique opportunity to apply your engineering expertise toward shaping the next generation of intelligent systems. Experience with debugging, testing, and validating code.

Work closely with other SDETs, Software Engineers, QA Analysts, and DevOps Engineers to integrate automated testing and quality into the development process. Mentor and train SDET and Software Engineering team members in best practices for test automation and software quality. Support the team in co

This hybrid role involves developing and executing comprehensive test plans, conducting software testing, and managing testing projects. A leading automotive client in the United Kingdom is seeking a Software Development Test Engineer. Candidates should have extensive experience in software testing

A leading engineering firm in Stockport is on the lookout for a Firmware/Software Tester to join their team. Experience in software/firmware testing and the Railway Industry would be advantageous, along with skills in. NET and embedded software testing.

Quality management tools (Micro Focus Quality Center, TestDirector, Test Manager, TestLink, SpiraTest, TestRail, HP-ALM (QC)) to organize and manage all phases of the software testing process including planning, running tests, and tracking defects, generating and storing test reports, and interlinki

A leading defence organisation in the UK seeks a Senior Software Engineer to develop software critical for testing missile systems.