Avionics Systems Verification & Validation Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Avionics Systems Verification & Validation Engineer (Aerospace): Developing, verifying, and certifying electric aviation platforms across component, system, and aircraft levels with an accent on requirements engineering, safety assessment, and certification compliance. Focus on building verification strategies, modeling system behavior, coordinating requirements-based testing, and demonstrating compliance with aviation regulations.

Location: Remote role based in Derby, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is a global engineering and technology consultancy delivering engineering solutions across aerospace, defence, automotive, energy, rail, IT, and other industries.

What you will do

• Develop, manage, validate, and maintain aircraft, system, and component-level requirements with bidirectional traceability.
• Apply SAE ARP4754A and ARP4761 processes to support safety assessments, certification planning, and compliance activities.
• Author and execute verification plans, procedures, and test reports for laboratory, integration, and system-level testing.
• Coordinate testing for vibration, airframe, fuselage, interiors, environmental control systems, and electric engine systems.
• Model system behavior and support test automation and data analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a certification-focused environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent technical military experience.
• 10+ years of experience on Part 23 or Part 27 aircraft or rotorcraft programs.
• Working knowledge of SAE ARP4754A, ARP4761, FAA Order 8110.4C, RTCA DO-160G, DO-331, and DO-178C.
• Experience with ARP4754A-based verification, requirements-based testing, and traceability audits.
• Proficiency with ALM and verification tools such as Polarion, JIRA, and Confluence.
• Experience with solid modeling tools such as Onshape, SolidWorks, CATIA, or equivalent.

Nice to have

• Experience with Part 23 Amendment 64, ASTM F3338, Part 33 certification, or electric propulsion systems.
• Familiarity with CATIA, ANSYS, Mil-HDBK-217, Mil-HDBK-21, and reliability tools.
• Experience with Python or other test automation frameworks.
• Background in aerospace verification and validation or certification programs for EASA or FAA.

Culture & Benefits

• Ongoing learning, mentoring, and career development support.
• Flexible working arrangements, depending on the role.
• Private medical insurance, life insurance, and pension scheme.
• Cycle and Tech Scheme and an employee assistance programme.
• Social events, regular gatherings, and team-building activities.
• Security clearance and Baseline Personnel Security Standard checks may be required.

Hiring process

• Security clearance requirements and eligibility will be discussed during the interview.
• Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process.