Functional Verification Architect

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

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Functional Verification Architect, Oxford

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Location: Oxford, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

22.03.2025

Expiry Date:

06.05.2025

Job Description:

Activities cover:

• Satellite formation flying, rendezvous, in-orbit servicing (IOS) and active debris removal (ADR)
• Entry, descent, and landing on planets (Earth, Mars) & natural satellites
• Launch vehicles
• Earth observation, up-stream (flight segment) and downstream
• Interplanetary exploration and navigation
• Unmanned autonomous vehicles (UAVs, UGVs)
• System and mission design

Main Duties:

The following types of responsibilities are envisioned:

• Overall responsible for the verification of the GNC subsystem (E2E);
• Responsible for reviewing the technical requirements alongside the top level test/V&V plan;
• Develop detailed Test Requirement Specification (TRS) for the GNC subsystem tests;
• Responsible for ensuring the test plan is implemented/followed, tests are appropriately completed and documented;
• Follow internal process defined by the AOCS/GNC competence center;
• Closing out the requirements demonstrating the appropriate verification results for each requirement

The activities involved may include:

• Verification of the GNC subsystem;
• V&V plan elaboration and review;
• Ensure test plan is properly executed and documented;
• Elaborate and improve internal processes;
• Interface with the overall system team;
• Technical and team management

Education:

Required: A recognized engineering degree (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Electronic) or a related degree (e.g., Physics, Maths)

Desired: Postgraduate studies (MSc or PhD) with a focus on aeronautical / aerospace engineering.

Professional Experience:

Required: Engineer with at least 3 years of experience in the practical application of the domains relevant to the post (relevant MSc & PhD studies would also be considered). With experience in:

• One or more avionics verifications campaigns (either leading them or as an IVVQ/Avionics Verification engineer);
• Flight operations
• GNC solutions for space applications;

Desired: Engineer with 5 or more years of experience in the practical application of the domains relevant to the post (relevant MSc & PhD studies should also be considered)

The position will be tailored to the level of experience; additional industrial and/or academic experience would be viewed very positively.

Technical Requirements:

Required: The following capabilities are required for the post:

• A strong background in functional verification
• Capacity to understand new concepts and apply them to engineering problems
• Good capacity to define and enforce processes
• Good capacity to understand the context and tailor in advance the plan

Desired: The following capabilities are desired for the post:

• Experience in flight operations in ESA/European programmes
• Experience in avionics verifications campaigns
• Solid theoretical background in GNC/AOCS

Language Skills:

Good level of English, spoken and written

Personal Skills:

• Capability to integrate in and work within a team
• Self-initiative
• Autonomy and self-development
• Responsibility towards the customer and colleagues

Please enclose a motivation letter with the application.