Software Verification Lead (VectorCAST)

This role is based full-time on-site, working directly alongside customer engineering and assurance teams throughout programme execution. 

• Define and maintain the overall software verification strategy.
• Develop verification plans aligned to certification and programme objectives.
• Lead development of test objectives, test cases and verification procedures.
• Establish and govern requirements-to-test traceability.
• Define and manage the VectorCAST verification environment.
• Lead structural coverage analysis activities including MC/DC assessment and closure.
• Coordinate dry-run and formal verification execution activities.
• Review verification evidence and ensure compliance with programme standards.
• Support development of Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRM).
• Lead verification defect triage and resolution activities.
• Support verification readiness reviews and formal entry/exit criteria assessments.
• Coordinate hardware-based verification activities using customer-provided evaluation environments.
• Provide verification metrics, reporting and risk assessments to programme leadership.
• Interface with customer stakeholders on verification progress and evidence status.

• Degree qualified in Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent engineering discipline.
• Verification, software test or systems assurance training desirable.
• Formal DO-178C verification training advantageous.

• Software verification and validation within regulated development environments.
• Requirements-based testing techniques.
• VectorCAST or equivalent automated test and coverage tools.
• Structural coverage analysis including MC/DC coverage principles.
• Test planning, execution and verification evidence generation.
• Defect investigation, triage and resolution management.
• Requirements traceability and verification compliance management.
• Formal review and approval processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent technical communication skills.

• DO-178C verification lifecycle experience.
• DAL A or DAL B software assurance experience.
• VectorCAST certification package experience.
• Evaluation board, hardware-in-the-loop or embedded target testing.
• Oscilloscope and physical I/O verification techniques.
• STM32 microcontroller experience.
• Aerospace, avionics or defence software experience.
• Experience supporting formal certification evidence reviews.
• Knowledge of Polarion, configuration management and traceability tooling.

• Demonstrable experience leading verification activities for embedded software systems.
• Experience delivering formal verification evidence within regulated or safety-critical environments.
• Experience planning and executing structural coverage closure activities.
• Experience supporting software qualification, assurance or certification programmes.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams including requirements, software and certification specialists.
• Experience supporting customer-facing verification reviews and acceptance activities.

• This role requires significant on-site presence due to access requirements for customer verification environments, evaluation hardware, VectorCAST infrastructure and formal review activities.

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges  
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects   
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses  
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo 

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”. 

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive