V&V Engineer, LST Telescope Project (Europe)

IFAE; El Valle; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

IFAE in Spain seeks a Verification & Validation Engineer for the LST project, located in La Palma or at the UAB site in Barcelona depending on profile. You will plan, execute, and document verification activities for the Large-Sized Telescope.

Reporting to the Lead System Engineer, you will collaborate with LST coordinators to develop test plans, run functional tests, review procedures, and ensure traceability. English proficiency and willingness to travel in Europe are required.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Control, or Systems Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in system testing or commissioning of complex systems.
• Proven ability to design and execute structured verification plans.
• Knowledge of PLC systems, sensors, drives, and safety standards.
• Strong documentation and English communication skills.
• Availability to travel within Europe for collaboration activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Verification & Validation Plan and the Verification Control Matrix (VCM).
• Prepare and perform functional and performance tests on major subsystems.
• Document and review test procedures, data sheets, and acceptance criteria.
• Record test results, produce Verification Reports, and ensure traceability.
• Support troubleshooting and re-testing after modification or repairs.
• Verify safety interlocks and emergency systems.
• Participate in system reviews (FAT, SAT, commissioning, readiness reviews).
• Contribute to configuration control by linking test results to as-built documentation.

Skills

Verification planning

Test planning

Documentation

English communication

Travel readiness

System testing

Commissioning

Safety standards

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Control, or Systems Engineering

Tools

PLC systems

Sensors

Drives

Safety standards

Job description

IFAE in Spain seeks a Verification & Validation Engineer for the LST project, located in La Palma or at the UAB site in Barcelona depending on profile. You will plan, execute, and document verification activities for the Large-Sized Telescope.

Reporting to the Lead System Engineer, you will collaborate with LST coordinators to develop test plans, run functional tests, review procedures, and ensure traceability. English proficiency and willingness to travel in Europe are required.