Verification and Validation Engineer (Embedded C AND AEROSPACE DOMAIN)

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We are currently hiring for our direct client for a Verification and Validation Engineer (Embedded C) (Onsite/California). If you are interested, please share your updated resume along with your contact details.

Client: Thought Focus

Job Title:  Verification and Validation Engineer (Embedded C and Aerospace Domain)

Location:  California, Simi Valley (Onsite)

Employment Type: 4+ months Contract

Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Embedded Software Verification and Validation Engineer to work onsite on an aerospace project involving a Smoke Detection System.

The role includes verification & validation (V&V), test rig setup of OP and MP software. The majority of the work will focus on verification and validation activities, with some involvement in debugging and bug fixing based on client requirements.

You will collaborate closely with systems, hardware, and verification teams to integrate and test embedded components communicating through ARINC and CAN protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform High- and Low-Level verification of embedded components on target hardware and simulators.
• Debug and analyse issues observed during review and verification activity.
• Log the issue found during verification in JIRA and discuss with developer
• Set up and configure the rig/test environment.
• Assist the client in fixing EICAS and SDS simulator issue
• Interface with ARINC 429 and CAN protocol-based subsystems for communication and validation.
• Collaborate with verification teams to support smoke detection system testing.
• Support smoke detection system validation by ensuring accurate data exchange between modules.
• Document test configurations, integration results, and defect reports.
• Update the verification test and results in JIRA PRs
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Systems, V&V, and Hardware).

Required Skills:

• 6+ years of experience in requirement-based verification and validation.
• Knowledge of embedded C
• Knowledge of DO178B/C standards
• Strong understanding of real-time embedded systems and low-level firmware.
• Hands-on experience of high level and low-level verification and validation.
• Solid working knowledge of ARINC 429 and CAN protocols.
• Experience using tools such as BusTools/ARINC, CANalyzer, EICAS/CMS Simulators, etc.
• Knowledge of verification tool RTRT
• Familiarity with debugging tools (e.g. ZAPCross Debugger, cosmic compiler).
• Experience in Test rig setup, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Exposure to aerospace domain standards such as DO-178B/C preferred.
• Knowledge of Perl script
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or Computer Engineering (or related field).
• Prior experience in avionics systems, preferably smoke detection or similar safety-critical systems.
• Experience working onsite with customer teams for integration and validation activities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer