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Endeavour Recruitment

Embedded Software V&V Engineer

On site

Stevenage, United kingdom

Freelance

21-01-2026

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Skills

Communication Adaptability C/C++ Test Test Automation Problem-solving Operating Systems Software Development C++

Job Specifications

Embedded Software V&V Engineer
JOB LOCATION: Stevenage/Bristol
SECURITY CLEARANCE:SC Start
DURATION:6months + Minimum (Extension Possible)
WORK PATTERN:Full time on site (occasional work from home day)
RATE:£ 65 - £ 70 Per hr on Umbrella (Inside IR35)
TARGET INDUSTRIES AND COMPANIES. Is Defence a must?
If not what industries can be considered
Preferable for Def/Aero, but can be open to other industries (heavily regulated; medical, automotive, nuclear etc.)
Overview of Department:
The UK Embedded Software department is at the core of weapon systems.
We create the complex, highly reliable Real Time software that powers our missile systems and their components, ensuring that they provide the performance and functionality our users require when they need it.
We are involved all the way through development - from concept studies through trials firings and the move into production and service.
Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for the verification and validation activities on Real Time systems application software for the next generation of Missile Systems.
The role requires taking requirements, developing them into robust test cases, preparing and executing tests, capturing data, and delivering actionable feedback to project teams.
You will have to draw upon your strong practical problem-solving skills, data acquisition expertise, and adaptability.
Skillset/experience required:
Essential
Strong experience of V&V activities in an Embedded software environment.
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Good communication skills
Good documentation skills
Ability to turn requirements into structured test cases and procedures.
Experience of working in a lab environment on an electro mechanical product running Embedded software.
Good working knowledge of the complete software engineering life cycle.
Scripting abilities
Embedded software development experience using Ada and/or C/C++.
Advantageous:
Safety critical systems experience
Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C & DO-330
Knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems
Model Driven Design experience
Knowledge of test automation methods
Knowledge of DOORS, Engineering Workflow Management (EWM), Rapita Suite, Rhapsody, LDRA
Breakpoint Analysis experience
Experience of Focused Code Reviews

About the Company

As a specialist European IT Recruitment firm, Endeavour can source both permanent and contract staff across a range of technologies across all of Europe with candidates and clients in every European country and City. A few of the technologies covered are: Microsoft Visual Studio: C#, Visual Basic.NET, Visual C++.NET, ASP.NET, SharePoint, MOSS, BizTalk, ADO.Net, SQL Server, VB Script, JAVA script, CSS, GUI, COM+, Dynamics Ax. JavaScript, React, Angular, Node Java: Java, J2EE, J2ME, J2SE, Java Swing, JDBC, JUNIT, JBoss, JRU... Know more