Lead Systems Verification & Validation Architect

SES Satellites

McLean (VA)

Hybrid

USD 121,000 - 190,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

SES Satellites seeks a Senior Architect for Systems Verification & Validation to lead SI&T across a complex system-of-systems including spacecraft, ground systems, and networks. You will develop verification plans, drive evidence-based decisions, and coordinate with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure mission readiness.

The role requires technical leadership, extensive experience in verification, and a strong background in MBSE and requirements traceability.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
At least 10 years in systems integration, verification and validation, or similar.
Proven leadership coordinating multidisciplinary teams and suppliers.
Strong requirements management, traceability, and risk management.
Experience in space systems or mission-critical programs is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead system integration, testing, verification, and validation across hardware, software, networks, and operations.
Develop verification strategies, plans, and evidence packages for mission readiness.
Coordinate across engineering, suppliers, and program stakeholders with rigor and traceability.
Define evidence standards, closure criteria, and support decision-making reviews.
Maintain end-to-end traceability from requirements to final evidence packages.