Senior Control Systems Verification Engineer

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support our clients. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs we are looking for a Senior Control Systems Verification Engineer for a 12 month contract based in Derby or Solihull (hybrid)
Purpose of the role:

As a Senior Control Systems Verification Engineer, you will work closely with systems, software, hardware, and certification teams to define verification strategies, execute system-level testing, generate certification evidence, and support compliance with aerospace regulatory standards. You will also interface directly with hardware test rigs and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) platforms, ensuring robust verification of complex engine control systems.

As a Senior Control Systems Verification Engineer, the key responsibilities of the role will include:

Develop and deliver verification strategies, plans, and testing activities for aerospace control systems, ensuring compliance with system requirements and certification standards.
Execute verification testing using Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) platforms and test rigs, analysing results and conducting root cause investigations for any failures.
Create and maintain verification evidence, documentation, requirements traceability, and coverage metrics to support certification and compliance activities.
Collaborate with systems, software, hardware, and certification teams while developing Python-based test automation solutions and contributing to technical reviews and verification improvements.The skills you'll need:

Proven experience in control systems verification, validation, or systems working to ARP4754A standards and supporting EASA certification activities.
Strong understanding of the verification lifecycle strategies and systems engineering principles.
Experience working with hardware-based testing environments, test rigs, or Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems.
Proficiency in Python scripting for test development and automation.
Experience within defence programmes and ITAR-controlled environments.
Current SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain clearance.Next steps

If you are interested in applying for the Senior Control Systems Verification Engineer and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

Please note that due to recent changes in Off Payroll (IR35) legislation, our client only operates with contractors that operate via a PAYE or Umbrella model. We are unable to accept applications from candidates wishing to operate under their own Limited Company.

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