Systems Verification Engineer - Bradley Stoke, Bristol (BS34), BS34 7QW

What you'll be doing

Working within the certification team to capture and review evidence, run technical investigations, and support delivery of Certificate of Designs for customer deliveries

Reviewing technical documentation to support functional evidence

Reviewing and agreeing Design Verification Plans (DVPs)

Leading design reconciliation activity linked to design change and obsolescence

Identifying verification gaps, tracking issues, and driving corrective actions

Preparing and reviewing compliance documentation, verification reports, and certification evidence

What you'll bring

Hands-on experience with IBM Rational DOORS Classic

A sharp eye for analysing evidence and assessing compliance against requirements

Solid knowledge of Verification & Validation (V&V) processes and methodologies

Experience preparing compliance documentation and certification evidence in a regulated engineering environment

Why this role

£70/hour Umbrella — a strong rate reflecting the seniority and specialism this role demands

Work on a live, exporting weapon system with real operational impact — not a shelved or theoretical programme

Hybrid working — just 3 days/week on-site

Based at a state-of-the-art defence site in Bristol with excellent transport links and a strong social, sporting and charitable community

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 our clients Security Team.

About our client

For over 70 years, our client has stood in close partnership with the UK military, delivering major milestones in defence engineering and providing essential capability to the armed forces across land, sea and air.

What happens next

If your application matches our selection criteria, a member of our talent acquisition team will contact you by email to arrange a structured screening call — a chance to talk through your experience, technical background, and fit for the role in more depth.