Senior Systems Verification Engineer (Interim)

We are seeking a Senior Systems Verification Engineer for a temporary assignment. In this role, you will be integral to the Verification, Validation, and Acceptance (VV&A) process within a significant project. Your main task will be to ensure adherence to specified requirements by performing document evaluations, design assessments, and tracking project outputs. From the proposal stage through to system acceptance, you will manage the development of requirements models, maintain the Verification Cross Reference Matrix (VCRM), and work closely with stakeholders. You will report to the VV&A manager, ensuring traceability and verification of requirements, including physical testing.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Systems Verification Engineer, your main responsibilities will encompass:

• Collaborating with Test & Integration teams and other engineers on requirements engineering and V&V activities, aiding in the overall project scope, including test specifications for VV&A deliverables.

• Developing a comprehensive set of System Requirements in the System Requirements Specification, breaking down transverse requirements and guidelines into system-specific requirements.

• Connecting system requirements to the appropriate document placeholders, defining the relevant verification cases (VeCs) in the VCRM, and detailing the test specifications (TeCs) for physical tests.

• Identifying and implementing the correct Means of Compliance for systems within your scope.

• Ensuring the assigned system meets established requirements and providing evidence and justification of compliance.

• Participating in discussions to agree on system specifications and the VCRM for the assigned systems with clients, along with the progressive acceptance process.

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for the Senior Systems Verification Engineer role, you should have the following qualifications and skills:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering is preferred. An Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) certification or similar is a plus but not essential.

• At least five years of experience in the design, engineering, and verification (V&V) of high-tech complex products, ideally in sectors such as marine, offshore equipment, or similar industrial installations.

• Familiarity with Configuration Management, Requirements Management, and Systems Engineering principles and practices.

• Strong understanding of the VV&A process, maritime systems, and experience with class-regulated products.

• Experience working in dynamic mid-sized project environments characterized by high complexity, with close collaboration with project teams and clients.

• Knowledge of Good Engineering Practices, with an emphasis on quality and budget considerations.

• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written; knowledge of Dutch and German is a plus.

• Strong references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process.

• Permanent EU citizenship and a passport are required; candidates with an EU (work) visa or those holding a non-EU nationality/passport are not eligible due to the military nature of the projects.