Systems Integration and Test Manager

3 days ago

Glasgow, United Kingdom Thales Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification Manager (IVVQM) within Thales Optronics and Missile Electronics (OME) business. The successful candidate will initially undertake the role of an IVVQM within one of the Land, Sea or Air domains within OME.


The primary purpose of this position is to define and implement Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification (IVVQ) strategy, management and tasks for large design and development projects across Thales OME. As an Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification Manager (IVVQM), you will focus on the successful delivery of a range of solutions to customers in our Land, Sea and Air domains. This could entail being the IVVQM on a single project, across a number of small projects or across a product portfolio.


You will be accountable to the OME Head of Engineering Delivery and/or the Engineering Manager on the project/program being supported. As an IVVQM you will have a wide range of responsibilities depending on the specific tasks in hand.


In this role you will be responsible for:


  • Leading and coordination of all the IVVQ activities on behalf of Thales OME with the Customer
  • Preparing the IVVQ plan, work breakdown structure and schedule activities for the IVVQ activities
  • Liaising with project/bid requirements lead/team and the customer to ensure IVVQ is an integral part of the planning process at the start of the lifecycle
  • Preparing System Integration Verification Validation & Qualification activities
  • Defining IVVQ strategy, establishing requirements related to IVVQ activities and performing associated estimates and schedule
  • Specifying the test equipment required including any special to type test equipment
  • Specifying, selecting and deploying methodologies (including metrics), tools/platforms necessary to conduct IVVQ and acceptance activities.
  • Proposing the IVVQ scenarios and manage their implementation
  • Performing or organising testing on the manufacturer’s site or at the customer’s premises or at an External Test Facility.
  • Managing and supporting a trials team
  • Analysis of results and producing technical reports
  • Reviewing of internally and externally generated Technical Artefacts (Requirements Specifications, ICDs, Design Documentation and Architecture Documents) from an IVVQ perspective
  • Operationally leading the IVVQ Engineering Team and ensuring delivery of all IVVQ work products to time, cost, and quality.
  • Participating or leading and coordinating all governance reviews associated with the IVVQ phase of the product development lifecycle
  • Supporting customer meetings for IVVQ activities, and leading product demonstrations with key stakeholders and customers
  • Leading the collation of evidence to support population of the product VVRM in support of system certification


The successful candidate will have a strong background in engineering with experience in successfully defining and leading the IVVQ of multi-disciplinary engineering projects. They will be able to demonstrate a methodical and organised approach to IVVQ with a strong focus on achieving the Customer needs. They will be highly customer focused with excellent communication skills and have the ability to work in a fast moving environment with multiple parallel objectives. Knowledge and experience of the defence industry or highly regulated industries would be beneficial to this role.


The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following, aligned to the Thales Leadership Behavioural Model:


  • acting with agility to ensure that the business objectives remain in focus
  • dealing with multiple strands of complexity to achieve business objectives
  • engaging with stakeholders to achieve a common goal
  • creating a competitive advantage by managing risk, identifying opportunities and fostering continuous improvement
  • supporting the development of others to ensure we continuously improve for our customers


This role will work closely with the Programme Manager, Engineering Manager and the Project Design Authority (PDA) for the specific projects. This role will report to the Head of Engineering.


This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.


To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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