Imagine being at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions, contributing to the confidential exchange of vital information on a global scale. This is a rare opportunity to join a leading company in the defence and security sector, offering unrivalled growth, innovation, and a chance to be part of a dynamic and diverse team committed to making a meaningful difference in intelligence and communications. The Principal Systems IVVQ Lead role is your gateway to pushing boundaries and driving significant change in some of the world's most challenging environments. What You Will Do: Lead full life cycle verification and validation activities, creating and maintaining critical Systems V&V artefacts. Carry out Systems V&V activities in line with artefacts to ensure successful internal, qualification, and acceptance events. Support Environmental Qualification activities, including in-house and external test houses. Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of supporting test equipment. Manage all safety aspects related to V&V events and facilities used by the project. Act as a key stakeholder at design reviews and manage the use of external V&V facilities/test houses. What You Will Bring: Current SC security clearance, with the willingness and ability to obtain DV security clearance. A degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or substantial applicable defence industry experience. Proven Systems Engineering/V&V experience with solutions composed of Hardware, Software, and Firmware components. Knowledge of INCOSE/ISO 15288 Systems Engineering and delivery of IVV in accordance with ISO 29119. Flexibility to travel within the UK to support external stakeholders, test houses, and customers. By joining this company, you will contribute to providing decision advantage to mission partners around the world, enhancing and accelerating decision-making in the most challenging environments. This role is not just a job; it's a career that offers endless opportunities for growth and innovation within a company that values the critical role every employee plays in its success. Location: This position is based in Maidenhead, offering the chance to work on projects of national significance in various locations to meet the needs of the role and the company's objectives. Interested?: If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a tangible difference in the world of intelligence and communications, apply now for the Principal Systems IVVQ Lead position. Don't miss this chance to be part of a team that's shaping the future of global security and defence. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included