> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4699529-systems-v-v-lead-laser-weapons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4699529-systems-v-v-lead-laser-weapons). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems V&V lead - Laser Weapons - **Company:** Matchtech - **Location:** London, United Kingdom - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £30,000 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Subsystems, Physical Design - **Published:** November 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/systems-vv-lead-laser-weapons/56074416 ## About the Role 47000 - 57000 per annumBristol, EnglandPermanentAre you prepared to join an outstanding team that is at the forefront of advanced technology? If you are a driven and experienced engineer looking for a chance to contribute to top-tier Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) systems, then we have the ideal position for you!The Opportunity:The role of the verification and validation lead for the physical domain is to co-ordinate the overall physical functionality, performance and constraints of the DragonFire system with the weapons system team in order to ensure the consistency of the weapon system product with system requirements and project commitments.This includes understanding, communicating and certifying all aspects of the DragonFire Physical Design for all system components, including:Environmental & EMC performancePower utilisationStorage & TransportabilityThe V & V lead will need to co-ordinate the work packages for both internal and external suppliers to develop certification strategies for the physical domain. Working with RMO's and DAs to ensure that DVP's have appropriate coverage.This role will be focused on the physical certification aspects of the systems. Although an understanding of how these sub-systems work will also be required to support product delivery.As an V and V lead, your main responsibilities will be:Provide physical design compliance statements and CM for review at system levelDesign change impact assessmentLog and track defects found during V&V activities, and collaborate with development teams to resolve them. Manage Design Verification Plan and requirements in Application Lifestyle ManagementLead the technical progress meetings and milestone reviews with the supplierUnderstand sub-contractor management both internal and externalUnderstand and contribute to the key activities in the engineering development lifecycle such as design reviews (PDR/DDR/CDR)Manage schedule, cost, quality and performance metrics for assigned work packagesWork within a multi-discipline engineering team (e.g. Systems, mechanical, electrical, software etc...)Limit technical risks through application of mitigation strategiesDesign reconciliation activities associated with design change, including generation of verification and validation strategiesUplift of other regulatory documentation such as CE markingSupport uplift of key documentation, such as technical publicationsResponding to Customer queries with regard to product usage, interpretation of compliance, certification, etc.What we're looking for from you:Knowledge of systems engineering principles, processes and practicesAppreciation of requirements engineering at System, Subsystem or Component levelKnowledge associated with the design and build of hardwareAwareness of test procedures required to verify products and the gathering of evidence to enable certification.Confidence in presenting technical engineering information and promoting decision makingExperience of technical report