Verification Engineer

  • Simi Valley, CA
  • Posted 8 hours ago | Updated 8 hours ago

Overview

On Site
$60 - $70
Contract - Independent
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

Verification & Validation (V&V)
DO-178B
DO-178C
aerospace
safety-critical systems
embedded software
Level A/B/C certification
requirements-based testing
regression testing
structural coverage
test plans
test cases
test procedures
traceability
ARINC 429
CAN
avionics
RTRT
SCADE
IBM DOORS
Reqtify
configuration management
Accurev
JIRA
Code Composer Studio
Python/Perl scripting
automation
test rig setup
simulation tools
CANalyzer
BusTools/ARINC
cross-functional collaboration
FAA/EASA compliance
root cause analysis
defect tracking
and system-level testing.

Job Details

**NOTE: MUST BE ONSITE 5 DAYS A WEEK - NO RELOCATION

Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Verification & Validation (V&V) Engineer with experience in the aerospace domain and a solid understanding of the DO-178B/C software lifecycle. The role involves the verification and validation of embedded software used in safety-critical systems and support the offshore team in verification activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Execute verification and validation activities as per DO-178B/C Level A/B/C objectives.
  • Develop and review Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Procedures, and Test Reports.
  • Perform requirements-based testing, structural coverage analysis, and regression testing.
  • Review software requirements (SRD), design documents (SDD) and source code for completeness and testability.
  • Ensure traceability from high-level requirements to low-level implementation and test cases to test procedures and results
  • Identify and document defects and support root cause analysis with development teams.
  • Participate in peer reviews, SOI audits, and configuration control processes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, systems engineers, and QA personnel.

Required Skills:

  • 6+ years of experience in aerospace or other safety-critical software Verification & Validation (V&V).
  • Strong understanding of the DO-178B/C lifecycle, objectives, and certification processes.
  • Proficiency in embedded software testing, especially in C-based environments.
  • Hands-on experience with unit, SW/SW, HW/SW integration and system-level testing.
  • Experience in regression testing and test result analysis.
  • Familiarity with avionics communication protocols such as ARINC 429 and CAN.
  • Practical experience using debuggers such as Code Composer Studio and ZAP Cross Debugger.
  • Knowledge of test rig setup
  • Proficient in using simulation and analysis tools like CANalyzer, BusTools/ARINC, and EICAS/CMS Simulator.
  • Hands-on experience with test and verification tools such as RTRT and SCADE.
  • Experience in requirements management and traceability using tools like IBM DOORS and Reqtify.
  • Working knowledge of configuration management tools such as Accurev.
  • Familiarity with JIRA for test management, defect tracking, and task management.
  • Basic knowledge of Perl scripting for automation or test support tasks.
  • Strong communication, analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills; able to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Qualification:

  • Bachelor s degree in Electronics, Computer Science, or related engineering discipline with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Previous experience with aircraft systems, especially smoke detection or safety-critical embedded systems.
  • Experience working on projects involving system variants or retrofit modifications.

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