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.
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
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.
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
Propose IVVQ scenarios - and manage their implementation, as necessary
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.
Provide guidance and support to a number of development projects
Operationally lead the Systems IVVQ Engineering Team and ensure delivery of all IVVQ work products to time, cost, and quality.
Planning and execution of a complex System IVVQA campaign
Good knowledge of Systems Engineering, Design, Verification and Validation and of complex Systems and sub-systems in Land.
Be self-motivated and capable of working alone and within teams
Ideally, experience of Automated System testing tools.
Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.
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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