Senior V&V Engineer

Senior V&V Engineer

Location Edelzeller

Duration - 12 month contract ( possible extension)

A confidential client in the defence sector is seeking a highly skilled V&V / Prototyping Manager to take ownership of their verification, validation, and prototyping efforts across a diverse product portfolio.

This is a 12-month contract with a strong possibility of extension - effectively an ongoing engagement for the right person.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Define and lead the V&V strategy across projects and platforms
• Oversee prototyping activities, with support from a team of skilled technicians
• Coordinate across internal labs, external test facilities, and certification bodies
• Build and manage a supplier structure for ballistic, materials, and environmental testing
• Cover a range of systems: garments, aramids, plastics, ceramics, composites, electrical components (e.g. battery packs)
• Ensure all efforts meet industry and defence standards - compliance is critical
• Drive transition from traditional line-oriented development to a more agile V&V process
• Likely to manage shooting range operations - prior firearms handling experience is a plus

Ideal Background:

• Solid experience in defence, munitions, ballistics, or related high-stakes industries
• Strong grounding in mechanical systems, with integration experience across various materials
• Deep understanding of environmental and ballistic testing, certification pathways, and lab coordination
• Knowledgeable in materials science and protective systems (not necessarily a materials specialist)
• Comfortable developing and executing V&V plans in dynamic, high-complexity environments
• Experience with vehicle protection, aerospace seating, or similar applications is beneficial

If you're ready to lead the charge in a critical V&V and prototyping environment within the defence sector, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.