Principal Software Verification & Validation Engineer

Lanteris Space Systems Intuitive Machines Company; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 168,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanteris Space LLC is seeking a Principal Software Verification and Validation Engineer to lead verification campaigns for flight software and simulation systems across Palo Alto, San Jose, Houston, or remote in the US.

You will design verification plans, implement HIL/SIL tests, and drive automation while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role requires deep V&V expertise, strong communication, and willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Aerospace Engineering, or related field; four additional years of experience may substitute for a degree.
• 15+ years of software V&V experience.
• Experience authoring test procedures, driving process improvements and managing defects/non-conformances.
• Experience with technical writing and cross-functional stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute comprehensive software verification plans for flight software and payload equipment.
• Develop and execute requirement and scenario-based test procedures in HIL/SIL environments and document results.
• Support V&V lifecycle and validation strategy across test phases.
• Champion test automation to reduce human error and manual intervention.
• Serve as SME and technical authority for test processes and Build/Delivery Reviews.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Test automation

CI/CD

JIRA/Confluence

Gitlab

Verbal communication

Stakeholder management

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

CI/CD

JIRA

Confluence

Gitlab

Job description

Please review the job details below.Lanteris Space LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intuitive Machines, is currently seeking a Principal Software Verification and Validation Engineer to join our team in our Palo Alto, CA, San Jose, CA or Houston, TX offices. This role can also be based remotely in the US. In this role, you will work on a variety of challenging projects including NASA’s Artemis program, the Power Propulsion Element. You will lead the verification and validation campaigns for flight software and simulation systems.Intuitive Machines is a leading space infrastructure company that builds spacecraft, connects networks, and operates infrastructure-as-a-service for commercial, civil, and national security customers. With a proven track record across the space domain, the Company, through organic growth and portfolio expansion, has built over 300 spacecraft, delivered over 260 kilograms of payload to the lunar surface, and provided precision navigation expertise that has guided spacecraft across our solar system.Responsibilities:• Design and execute comprehensive software verification plans and procedures for flight software, including software on payload and customer furnished equipment (CFE).• Develop and execute requirement and use case/scenario based test procedures in a Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL)environment and document test results to ensure that software system requirements are met.• Support V&V (verification and validation) life cycle and technical roadmap for flight software testing and defines the overarching validation strategy across test phases.• Support continuous improvement initiatives and champion test automation that reduces human error and manual intervention• Serve as a subject matter expert and technical authority for test processes and representing organization in Test Preparation and Build Delivery Reviews.• Familiarity with test equipment (oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems)Minimum requirements:• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. Four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree.• 15 years of software V&V experience• Experience authoring test procedures, driving process improvements and managing defects/non-conformances• Experience with technical writing, and cross-functional stakeholder managementAbility to travel to Palo Alto, CA occasionallyPreferred Skills & Experience:C/C++ skills, Python for automation scriptsExperience working in a continuous build and test environmentKnowledge of CI/CD and issue tracking tools such as the Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Confluence) and GitlabStrong verbal communication skillsIn support of pay transparency at Lanteris Space Systems, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range. The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $146,000.00 - $244,000.00 annually. The base pay for this position within New Jersey is: $146,000.00 - $244,000.00 annually. The base pay for this position within Delaware is: $146,000.00 - $244,000.00 annually. The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $161,000.00 - $269,000.00 annually. The base pay for this position within California is: $168,000.00 - $280,000.00 annually.For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. More information on our benefits will be shared with candidates as they move forward in the recruitment process.Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.The date of posting can be found on the Lanteris Space Systems Career page at the top of each job posting.To apply, submit your application via the Lanteris Space Systems Career page.Lanteris Space Systems values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.