Functional Verification Architect

Elecnor Deimos; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Oxford is seeking a Functional Verification Architect responsible for GNC subsystem verification and related tasks. The ideal candidate will have a recognized engineering degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, especially in avionics verification campaigns. Proficiency in English and strong teamwork abilities are essential. This position offers the opportunity to work on exciting aerospace projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in relevant domains.
• Experience in avionics verification campaigns.
• Good level of spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsible for the verification of the GNC subsystem.
• Review the technical requirements alongside the test/V&V plan.
• Develop detailed Test Requirement Specification for tests.

Skills

Functional verification

Understanding new concepts

Defining and enforcing processes

Team integration

English proficiency

Education

Recognized engineering degree (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Electronic)

Postgraduate studies (MSc or PhD)

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Functional Verification Architect, Oxford

col-narrow-left

Client:

Location:

Oxford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Reference:

e01b7b1badf3

Job Views:

53

Posted:

12.08.2025

col-wide

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 motivation letter to the application