(M) 1/2 NB10416859 Verification & Validation Engineer

Job description

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2018 it generated revenues of € 64 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world's leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Job Description

Airbus Cyber Security is a European specialist in cyber security. Our mission is to protect governments, military and essential national infrastructure enterprises from cyber threats.

We are over 700 experts based across our main locations in France, Germany and the UK, each with a Security Operating Centre, we also operate in the US and the Middle East.

We provide a global cyber defence approach that aims to protect, detect and respond to cyber threats with a portfolio including managed security services, industrial control system offerings, encryption, key management and consultancy services.

Our goal: Protect our customers and support their needs with cyber security products.

We are passionate about cyber security. If you share our passion, we want to speak with you.

Description of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Test Engineer (Verification and Validation) within Airbus Cyber Security in Newport, South Wales.

As the successful Test Engineer, you will design and implement test cases to demonstrate suitability of complex products or systems for the Cyber Security market place. You will perform allocated Test Environment Work Packages within the agreed cost, time and quality constraints reporting directly to the Test Manager.

This position can offer you:

·  Challenging tasks in a company with some of the most creative cyber security technology and services
·  Integration into an international network of cyber security experts across and outside of Europe
·  Participation in Europe-wide projects as prime supplier
·  Exciting development opportunities and perspectives within Airbus as a global player
·  An attractive company pension scheme
·  Airbus Group success share scheme
·  An extensive range of additional benefits
·  Flexible working hours

Tasks and Accountabilities

Your main responsibilities will include:

The Test Engineer specifies, performs, and documents tests for allocated elements of the product test strategy, by:

·  Perform in-house or external testing for complex Cryptographic and Key Management Systems.
·  Document the tests and test results for allocated responsibilities
·  You will produce specifications, procedures, schedules and reports, demonstrating appropriate test coverage.
·  You will use appropriate tools and techniques to integrate, qualify, verify, validate and accept equipment to Airbus Defence & Space standards and to customer specifications.

We are looking for candidates with the following experience (including proficiency):

Essential Experience:

·  Have experience of formal Verification and Validation of complex electronic equipment and supporting software applications
·  Familiar with test and integration methods for software and hardware product development
·  Perform Verification and Validation tasks of up to three months duration with only limited management

Essential Skills

·  TCP/IP network configuration and test
·  Cryptographic Key Management and Distribution Systems
·  Secure Communications Systems
·  Secure Cryptographic Communications Network Devices

Desirable Skills

·  Experience and working knowledge of some or all of the following:
·  Automated Test Experience
·  Integration/test of database systems (e.g. Oracle/SQL)
·  Test script/software development (Windows and Unix environments)
·  Black box software testing
·  EMC, Safety, Environmental, TEMPEST qualification testing
·  ISTQB Software Test qualified to at least Foundation Certificate standard
·  CCNA standard experience and working knowledge of network configuration and operation

Because of the nature of work undertaken, these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. If you who meet this criteria you will also undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level

Based at Airbus Defence and Space offices, Newport, South Wales, with occasional requirements for business travel within the UK and abroad

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.