Senior Systems Verification & Validation Engineer (Aerospace & Defence)

Location: Glasgow or Edinburgh, United Kingdom; onsite 3–4 days per week. Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC security clearance.

Salary: GBP 40,000–65,000 per year.

Company

hirify.global is a global engineering and technology consultancy delivering engineering solutions across aerospace, defence, automotive, energy, rail, IT, and other industries in more than 35 countries.

What you will do

• Lead system verification and validation activities for aerospace and defence applications.
• Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and reports against project requirements and industry standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and validate complex air- and land-based platforms.
• Identify, document, and track system issues through resolution with engineering teams.
• Support lifecycle risk management, mitigation activities, and certification-related work.
• Improve verification and validation processes and promote best practices.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in system verification and validation, preferably in aerospace, defence, or a related industry.
• Strong knowledge of system integration, test methodologies, requirements traceability, and compliance verification.
• Proficiency with Polarion, test automation tools, and scripting languages such as Python.
• Knowledge of relevant standards, including DO-178C, DO-254, or MIL-STD.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience from a technical military background.
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain SC security clearance are required.

Nice to have

• Experience with MBSE tools such as SysML or DOORS.
• Familiarity with real-time embedded systems and communication protocols.
• Experience with defence or aerospace standards, safety-critical systems, risk management frameworks, or certification processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Personalised career development, mentoring, and ongoing learning opportunities.
• Exposure to diverse engineering projects and industries.
• Private medical insurance, life insurance, and a pension scheme.
• Cycle and tech scheme plus an employee assistance programme.
• Social events, team gatherings, and a flexible working approach depending on the role.
• Support for Armed Forces community members, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses or partners.