Aerospace Test & Compliance Engineer (V&V)

Vaco by Highspring; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a mid-level Test & Compliance Engineer in Boca Raton, FL to lead verification and validation efforts for aerospace camera systems. You will translate complex requirements into actionable test plans, develop V&V strategies, and ensure compliance with MIL-STD and regulatory standards.

The role involves creating detailed test procedures, coordinating lab and field testing, and documenting compliance evidence for audits and vendor evaluations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or Software Engineering, or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in aerospace and defense programs or other highly standardized and regulated industry.
• Experience writing and executing V&V test plans and procedures.
• Strong familiarity with commercial regulatory and MIL-STD frameworks (e.g., NA/European EMC, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461).
• Proven ability to read, interpret, and derive test cases from technical requirements.
• Experience reviewing and assessing third-party/vendor test reports for compliance and completeness.
• Strong understanding of requirements traceability and verification methodologies.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain V&V plans, procedures, and reports in alignment with MIL-STDs and aerospace standards.
• Define verification methods traceable to system and subsystem requirements.
• Support environmental, functional, and qualification testing.
• Create and maintain RTMs linking requirements to verification methods and results.
• Collaborate with systems engineering to clarify ambiguous requirements.
• Develop detailed test procedures and cases.
• Coordinate and support lab, bench, and field testing with engineering and operations teams.
• Ensure proper test setup, instrumentation, and data collection integrity.
• Ensure compliance with MIL-STD and aerospace regulatory requirements.
• Support audits and reviews with compliant documentation.
• Review third-party/test reports for completeness and compliance.
• Identify gaps, risks, or discrepancies and provide recommendations.
• Generate test reports, compliance summaries, and technical justifications.
• Present findings to cross-functional teams.
• Work with design, quality, and manufacturing to ensure lifecycle compliance.
• Support TRR and verification closure reviews.

Skills

V&V planning

Test methods

Regulatory standards

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a mid-level Test & Compliance Engineer in Boca Raton, FL to lead verification and validation efforts for aerospace camera systems. You will translate complex requirements into actionable test plans, develop V&V strategies, and ensure compliance with MIL-STD and regulatory standards.

The role involves creating detailed test procedures, coordinating lab and field testing, and documenting compliance evidence for audits and vendor evaluations.