Senior Verification & Test Lead

Lanteris Space LLC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 271,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health and welfare insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Lanteris Space Systems in Palo Alto, CA seeks a System Verification Manager to lead V&V efforts across programs, coordinating test bed infrastructure and ensuring consistent testing practices. The role balances risk mitigation with efficient resource use and requires hands-on leadership of a cross-functional team.

The position is based in our Palo Alto office and offers an incentive plan tied to performance, program outcomes, and individual contributions, with comprehensive benefits and a

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
• 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 cross-program shared test bed infrastructure strategy in collaboration with AI&T.
• Lead the team ensuring programs leverage established testing practices for efficiency and consistency.
• Plan and execute 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.
• Support program V&V efforts as a working manager with PCEs and the Senior Director of Systems Engineering.
• Develop and maintain V&V strategies balancing risk mitigation with resource optimization across 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 aligns with requirements buy-off.

Skills

US Citizenship

10+ years exp

Team leadership

V&V methodologies

Cross-functional

Hands-on management

Job description

Lanteris Space Systems in Palo Alto, CA seeks a System Verification Manager to lead V&V efforts across programs, coordinating test bed infrastructure and ensuring consistent testing practices. The role balances risk mitigation with efficient resource use and requires hands-on leadership of a cross-functional team.

The position is based in our Palo Alto office and offers an incentive plan tied to performance, program outcomes, and individual contributions, with comprehensive benefits and a