Verification & Validation Engineer - Nuclear

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ALTEN is seeking a Verification & Validation Engineer for its Derby team to support the Nuclear sector, delivering confidence in safety-critical systems. You will develop V&V strategies from requirements to final validation, carry out or review verification activities, and assess technical evidence to ensure regulatory compliance while collaborating with design teams on safety-critical hardware. Location Derby, on-site twice weekly, BPSS clearance, experience 1–10 years. Required: strong technical writing and communication, familiarity with ASME, ACI, ASCE, ANSI and UK/European standards, and proven V&V experience; Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering or equivalent military experience. Desirable: nuclear exposure, ONR or INPO awareness. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight V&V projects and provide concrete evidence, plus readiness for security clearance.

Company Description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

As a Verification & Validation Engineer  , you will join Derby team to support our activities within the Nuclear sector. 

You will play a key role in delivering confidence to some of the most highly regulated, safety-critical systems in the UK. This is your chance to influence the reliability of groundbreaking nuclear technology—where proving a product works is just as important as designing it in the first place.

• Location: Derby 
• On Site: 2 times per week 
• Clearance: BPSS 
• Experience Level: 1- 10 YOE 

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing smart, robust V&V strategies and plans—right from requirements to final validation.
• Carrying out or reviewing verification activities like analysis, inspections, and tests.
• Reviewing technical evidence to assess compliance with system requirements.
• Working closely with design teams to make sure systems meet the safety and performance needs of a regulated environment.
• Applying your engineering know-how to safety-critical hardware, from mechanical systems to HVAC and beyond.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Strong technical writing and communication skills—you’ll be reviewing and reporting on critical evidence.
• Familiarity with codes such as ASME, ACI, ASCE, ANSI, and British/European Standards.
• Experience with Verification & Validation
• Able to think critically and work independently.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in nuclear, power generation, or other safety-critical industries
• Knowledge of ONR safety principles, INPO guidance, or similar regulatory frameworks

Additional Information

Why join us? 

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get: 

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style 
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme 
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes. 

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.