Description
Senior Verification and Validation Engineer
We are looking for a Senior Verification and Validation Engineer to ensure that system performances are robustly verified against customer and system requirements by the appropriate virtual and physical tests.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead in the definition, implementation, and management of system DVPs including the detailed specification of virtual and physical tests, hardware requirements and schedules, covering multiple physics disciplines (e.g. Electrical/electronics, controls, software, NVH, structural, durability, dynamics, thermal, fluids and environmental)
- Work with project technical lead, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to establish appropriate system V&V requirements, methodology, validate DFMEAs, and populate risk registers
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to negotiate and establish alignment of virtual and physical DV test plans, test specifications, and schedules
- Visualise the system physical phenomena and testing requirements to guide planning of virtual and physical test execution and provide a good balance of time, cost, and quality
- Plan and execute internal test activities (hands-on), including estimating, planning, risk assessments, setup, testing, and reporting, to meet requirements
- Monitor system V&V progress against schedule, giving a clear status to project lead, technical lead, and interfacing teams, using the appropriate Prodrive quality documents (e.g., CAE tracker)
- Aid in business development activities, including proposals and project estimating
- Lead and develop junior team members
Who are we looking for?
Our ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar Senior V&V role managing and delivering cross-functional vehicle DVP, including homologation and certification activities, as well as organising test venues, logistics, spares, risk assessments. You will have a technical understanding of the required testing to be able to challenge for better ways of achieving success, and be able to effectively manage a situation when compromises must be made. With strong problem solving and interpersonal skills when working with multiple cross-functional stakeholders, you will be an organised self-starter who is able to prioritise effectively.
What can we offer you?
- An attractive salary which will grow in line with your ongoing development and impact
- 25 days holiday (which increases with long service) with an opportunity to purchase up to 15 extra days
- Enhanced family friendly policies (including enhanced maternity and paternity pay)
- Training opportunities for continuing professional development
- Onsite subsidised staff restaurant
- Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
- Cycle scheme
- Exercise classes
- Paid time off for volunteering
- Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert
- Social events throughout the year
- Exclusive company discounts
- Life assurance