Senior Systems Verification Manager

Intuitive Machines, LLC; Palo Alto, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 163,000 - 271,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Lanteris Space Systems is seeking a System Verification Manager in Palo Alto, CA. You will lead V&V across programs, directing test bed infrastructure and verification strategies with PCEs and senior engineering leadership.

The role emphasizes risk-driven planning, cross-functional coordination, and hands-on management of high-risk verification activities within a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident.
• Minimum of 10 years of related work experience.
• Proven experience managing teams.
• Experience with verification and validation methodologies, practices, and standards for aerospace systems.
• Experience working in cross-functional environments with program management and systems engineering teams.
• Ability to support high-risk V&V activities as a working manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team coordinating cross-program shared test bed infrastructure strategy in collaboration with AI&T.
• Lead the team ensuring each program leverages established testing practices for efficiency and consistency.
• Lead focused planning and execution for the highest program risk items related to new development.
• Identify and prioritize risks threatening mission success, schedule milestones, and financial runway from a verification perspective for each program.
• Serve as a working manager by directly supporting program V&V efforts for the highest risk areas.
• Develop and maintain V&V strategies balancing risk with resource optimization across multiple programs.
• Foster collaboration between programs to maximize shared infrastructure utilization and knowledge transfer.
• Coordinate with AIT infrastructure groups to champion a united strategy for non-flight test beds.
• Coordinate with PCE to ensure integrated test program is aligned with requirements buy-off.

Skills

Team leadership

Program management

V&V methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

Lanteris Space Systems is seeking a System Verification Manager in Palo Alto, CA. You will lead V&V across programs, directing test bed infrastructure and verification strategies with PCEs and senior engineering leadership.

The role emphasizes risk-driven planning, cross-functional coordination, and hands-on management of high-risk verification activities within a fast-paced aerospace environment.