Software Verification & Validation Manager

Anson McCade
Stevenage
2 months ago
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Location: Hybrid – 3 to 4 days per week on-site

Salary: Circa £80,000 depending on experience

Security Clearance: Must be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship


A leading defence technology company is looking for an experienced Software Verification & Validation (V&V) Manager to lead a newly formed team within its Real-Time Embedded Software Department. This role is pivotal in ensuring the development and compliance of high-integrity software solutions, particularly in accordance with DO-178C standards.


What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of software engineers.

• Oversee and monitor the development of Verification & Validation strategies, ensuring compliance with DO-178C objectives.

• Work collaboratively across multi-functional teams to achieve project objectives within schedule and budget constraints.

• Implement and improve automated and manual testing strategies to validate real-time embedded software.

• Ensure full traceability of software requirements through design, implementation, and testing phases.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of V&V processes.


What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience leading software verification and validation activities for high-integrity software.

• Strong knowledge of software development processes, including requirements analysis, design, and testing.

• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.

• A passion for maintaining rigorous adherence to safety-critical software standards.


Desirable Experience:

• In-depth knowledge of DO-178C standards across all certification levels (A-D).

• Experience in aerospace, defence, or other regulated industries.

• Hands-on experience with model-based development and verification tools (e.g., Simulink, SCADE).

• Familiarity with lifecycle management tools such as DOORS and LDRA.


What’s on Offer:

• Bonus of up to 27% of base salary

• Car Allowance of £300 per month

• Pension contributions up to 14% (combined employer and employee)

• Flexible working arrangements

• Enhanced parental leave (up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave)

• Subsidised meals, free parking, and excellent on-site facilities


This is a unique opportunity to step into a leadership role within a company at the forefront of real-time software development for mission-critical defence systems. If you have the technical expertise and leadership skills to drive high-integrity software verification and validation, apply now.


For further information, feel free to reach me at , or simply apply!

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