Software Verification and Validation Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Software Verification and Validation Engineer (flight software and simulation systems)
• Location: Palo Alto, CA / San Jose, CA / Houston, TX, with remote options in the US

Description

Lead software verification and validation (V&V) campaigns for flight software and simulation systems. Design and execute verification plans, build requirement/use-case/scenario-based test procedures in HIL/SIL environments, and document results to confirm software requirements are met. Act as a technical authority for test processes and drive automation and continuous improvement across test phases.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute comprehensive software verification plans and procedures for flight software, including payload and customer furnished equipment (CFE) software.
• Develop and execute requirement- and use-case/scenario-based test procedures in HIL and SIL environments; document test results.
• Support V&V lifecycle and technical roadmap definition for flight software testing and define the overall validation strategy across test phases.
• Champion continuous improvement and test automation to reduce human error and manual intervention.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for test processes and represent the organization in Test Preparation and Build Delivery Reviews.
• Use familiarity with test equipment such as oscilloscopes and data acquisition systems.

Requirements

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related field (or 4 additional years of experience substituting for a degree).
• 5 years of software V&V experience.
• Experience authoring test procedures, driving process improvements, and managing defects/non-conformances.
• Experience with technical writing and cross-functional stakeholder management.
• Ability to travel to Palo Alto, CA occasionally.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health and welfare insurance
• 401(k)
• Incentive eligible (target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results)