Systems Engineer - IVVQ Manager
Systems Engineer - IVVQ Manager
Location: Belfast, United Kingdom
Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems, and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.
Our growing business has given rise to an opportunity for an Integration, Verification, Validation & Qualification (IVVQ) Manager. The successful candidate will be a talented Systems Engineer with experience of conceptual design, integration and delivery, coupled with a proven capability of delivering system programmes.
Each role will be based at the Thales UK Belfast site. Depending on the specific projects, specific roles may require periods of time to be spent at Customer sites and/or integration facilities.
Primary Purpose of the Role:
Due to expansion we are recruiting for an IVVQ Manager who can undertake both front-end lifecycle System Requirements tasks, but who is equally capable of undertaking back-end Integration, Verification and Validation activities. With the opportunity to work across multiple projects at various stages of the lifecycle including new and existing projects, this is truly a varied role.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks:
* Definition of IVVQ strategy and generation of associated estimates and schedule.
* IVVQ work package planning, management and leadership (planning, defining and estimating IVVQ resources and activities; managing these to plan and budget).
* Define IVVQ testing methods, acceptance criteria and manage their implementation.
* Clear and timely communication of design non-compliances to the team and wider internal/external stakeholders.
* Lead IVVQ activities either on-site or at the customer’s premises to deliver the evidence of requirements compliance.
* Prepare System Integration Verification Validation & Qualification activities.
* Analyse test results and/or data and produce technical reports.
* Be responsible for testing, collating results and evidence.
* Provide input into project Engineering Reviews.
* Highlight any technical risk associated with the IVVQ phase to the EDM and PDA, proposing any suitable actions to mitigate and manage IVVQ risks.
* Liaise with the PDA and Architect to ensure that IVVQ is in line with the design and is compliant with all requirements.
* Liaise with test houses and customer ranges to conduct system level V&V and Acceptance.
* Responsibility for supporting PDA and EDM to achieve Customer Acceptance.
* Able to present clearly and confidently to internal & external stakeholders.
Skills:
* Experience in an IVVQ role on complex systems development/integration.
* Good understanding of IVVQ strategies and philosophies.
* Detailed knowledge of the various system lifecycles.
* Experience of continuous integration and test activities.
* Experience of formal verification, validation activities.
* Experience of Acceptance Testing for UK Defence suppliers and customers.
* Good technical writing skills, excellent communication and analytical skills; excellent command of the English language, both written and oral.
* An effective team player who can interface at all levels across the organisation.
* Self-starter, must be able to perform job responsibilities with minimal direction.
* Strong organisational and team working skills.
* Excellent customer relationship skills.
* Use of DOORS, JIRA, and Vivaldi or Other Test Tools.
Essential Qualifications:
* Minimum of a Bachelor Degree (BEng, BSc) in a Numerate, Scientific or Engineering subject or Higher Education/equivalent training and experience.
* Experience of leading a technical team.
* Excellent communications skills, both verbally and written, with the ability to present and explain technical and complex problems, tailored appropriately for the audience.
* An understanding of System Engineering and System Engineering Processes and Practices, including knowledge of Systems Lifecycles.
* PC Literate: Windows, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio.
* Experience of requirements capture and management (e.g. in DOORS).
Special Requirements:
* Ability to travel in the UK and internationally if required.
Values & Behaviours:
* Customer trust
* One Team, One Thales
* Develop our People
* Accountable and committed to excellence
* Agile and Innovative
In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided.
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