Job Description
Primary Purpose of Role
The primary purpose of this position is to define and implement the System Integration and Test, Verification and Validation (ie Systems IVVQ)/ITEA strategy, management and tasks for key business projects across a range of domains.
As a System Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification Manager (IVVQM) and member of the Central Systems Engineering Team in Thales UK, you will focus on the successful delivery of a range of solutions to a wide variety of customers in our Civil and Military domains. This could include:
* Supporting less experienced IVVQ Managers in their planning and execution of IVVQ/ITEA activities
* Acting as the IVVQ Manager on specific projects on short secondments or extended loan
* Supporting one or more projects, in a range of domains encompassing Land, Sea and Air products
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
You will be accountable to the UK Head of IVVQ (Discipline & Capability) Manager and/or the Engineering Delivery Manager (EDM) for the project/program being supported.
As an expert in IVVQ and ITEA, you will have a wide range of responsibilities depending on the specific tasks in hand. They cannot be enumerated here but may typically include the following:
* Lead the System Integration, Verification, Validation activities on behalf of Thales for Complex programmes, which may also include working with the customer
* Prepare the IVVQA plan, work and System IVV organisational breakdown structure and schedule, for the IVVQA activities
* Lead and manage the System IVV team to conduct System IVV to schedule
* Liaison with project/bid managers, requirements lead and the customer - to ensure IVVQ/ITEA is an integral part of the planning process, at the start of the lifecycle
* Prepare System Integration Verification Validation & Qualification activities
* Define IVVQ strategy, establish requirements related to IVVQ activities and perform associated estimates and schedule
* Specify and manage the acquisition of all test equipment, including any special to type test equipment
* Specify, choose and deploy (in-line with recommendations by the Head of IVVQ Discipline & Capability) the methodologies tools/platforms necessary to conduct IVVQ and acceptance activities
* Propose IVVQ scenarios and manage their implementation, as necessary
* Plan, coordinate and manage all System IVVQ activities for the assigned programme (to include, but not necessarily limited to): Production of System-Rigs/Test-Benches; System Integration Checks; System Verification Tests and their (prioritised) Execution and result recording
* Establish priorities and identify (and report) on associated risks
* Perform or organize the reviewing of suppliers test plans and the testing on the manufacturer’s site, or at the customer’s premises or, at an appropriate Environmental Test Facility
* Support and potentially manage trials team
* Analyse results and produce technical reports
* Work in a multi-discipline team
* Provide guidance and support to a number of development projects
* Lead and produce/or oversee the creation, maintenance and execution of product IVVQ plans – maximising the planned use of automated test methods to increase efficiency, wherever possible
* Review of internally and externally generated Technical Artefacts (Requirements Specifications, ICDs, Design Documentation and Architecture Documents), from an IVVQ perspective
* Operationally lead the Systems IVVQ Engineering Team and ensure delivery of all IVVQ work products to time, cost, and quality
* Establish and maintain appropriate IVVQ metrics to support progress reporting and decision making
* Organise and lead defect sentencing ensuring correct severity and priority of issues
* Lead and coordinate all governance reviews associated with the IVVQ phase of the system development lifecycle
* Support customer meetings, and lead on system demonstrations with key stakeholders and customers
* Lead the collation of evidence to support population of the system VVRM, in support of system Validation, Acceptance and Certification
Experience and Skills
* Planning and execution of a complex System IVVQA campaign
* Experience of leading and managing System IVV teams
* Ability to work in multifunction multicultural teams
* Good knowledge of Systems Engineering, Design, Verification and Validation and of complex Systems and sub-systems in Land, Sea and Air domains
* A proven record of working on all aspects of Systems IVVQ and working in a Systems IVV environment
* Experience of generating and executing tests cases to verify systems
* Experience of RCA of problems observed
* Be self-motivated and capable of working alone and within teams
* Have good written and oral communication skills to allow effective communication with peers, and both technical and non-technical customers
* Methodical and organized approach
* Sharp intellect with a challenging approach and a “can do attitude”
* Good understanding of engineering process and measures
* Able to influence a wide range of people to get the work done – needs to be highly effective in a matrix based organisation – a good team player
* Experience of using associated Test equipment for System IVV
* Ideally, experience of Automated System testing tools
This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance.
To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.
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