Avionics Systems Verification & Validation Engineer
Join ALTEN as an Avionics Systems Verification & Validation Engineer and play a pivotal role in the development, certification, and verification of electric aviation platforms . You’ll work at the intersection of systems engineering, safety, certification, and V&V verification , contributing to groundbreaking projects that are shaping the future of aviation.
This role offers hands-on involvement in requirements definition, modeling, testing, and compliance demonstration at the Component, System, and Aircraft levels . If you thrive in a certification-driven environment and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.
Location: Derby
On-site: Remote
Seniority: 10+ Years of Experience
Roles Available: 1
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, manage, and validate aircraft, system and component-level requirements , ensuring bidirectional traceability and alignment with regulatory and certification needs.
- Apply SAE ARP4754A and ARP4761 processes to support safety assessments (FHA, FTA, FMEA) and certification planning under Part 23/27/33 .
- Author, execute, and maintain verification plans, procedures, and test reports , coordinating lab, integration, and system-level tests for systems like vibrations, airframe, fuselage, interiors, environmental control systems, and electric engines .
- Perform system behavior modeling and support test automation and data analysis to ensure compliance with certification schedules.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Software Engineering, or a related field , or relevant technical military background with equivalent experience .
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10+ years of experience on Part 23 or 27 aircraft or rotorcraft programs .
- Strong working knowledge of:
- SAE ARP4754A, ARP4761, FAA Order 8110.4C
- RTCA DO-160G, DO-331, DO-178C
- Experience with ARP4754A-based verification and requirements-based testing and traceability audits .
- Proficiency with ALM and verification tools (Polarion, JIRA, Confluence).
- Experience with solid modeling tools (Onshape, SolidWorks, CATIA, or equivalent).
- Comfortable working in a cross-functional, certification-focused environment .
Desirable Skills
- Experience with Part 23 Amendment 64, ASTM F3338, Part 33 certification, or electric propulsion systems
- Familiarity with Polarion ALM, CATIA, ANSYS, Mil-HDBK-217 / Mil-HDBK-21
- Familiarity with reliability tools (PTC Windchill, Isograph, Relyence)
- Test and automation experience using Python or other test automation frameworks
- Background in aerospace verification & validation
- Prior experience in a certifying environment (Part 23, 25, 27, 29, or DO-based programs for EASA or FAA).
Why join us?
We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
At ALTEN , you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.
Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.
In short you get:
- A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
- A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
- Private Medical Insurance
- Cycle & Tech Scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance & Pension Scheme
- Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
- Flexible way of working (role dependent)
We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.
ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome application