Verification and Validation Engineer
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain V&V plans, procedures, and traceability matrices in accordance with aerospace and critical application standards.
- Define test strategies for software modules and systems components.
- Participate in requirements analysis to ensure testability and coverage.
- Design and execute test cases for unit, integration, system, and acceptance testing.
- Perform test automation and scripting where applicable.
- Document test results, non-conformances, and verification reports.
- Support audits, design reviews, and regulatory compliance activities.
- Interface with systems engineering, software, hardware, and quality assurance teams.
- Work closely with certification authorities (e.g., CEMILAC/RCMA, FAA, EASA) as needed.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in V&V activities in aerospace or defence domains.
- Hands-on experience with tools like VectorCAST, LDRA, or similar.
- Familiarity with aerospace standards: DO-178B/C (software).
- Strong understanding of safety-critical systems and requirement-based testing.
- Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in avionics systems, flight control systems, or embedded software.
- Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or C for test automation.
- Familiarity with Waterfall and V-model development lifecycle.