Sr. Flight Software V&V Engineer

Intuitive Machines, LLC; Palo Alto, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health and welfare insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Intuitive Machines, LLC in the Bay Area seeks a Flight Software Verification & Validation Engineer to drive test planning, execution, and verification of spacecraft flight software. The role is based in Palo Alto or San Jose and focuses on delivering reliable, safe software for missions.

You will collaborate with flight software teams, review requirements, and maintain traceability matrices while applying V&V best practices to mission-critical programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in test planning, test case development, and test execution.
• Experience with requirements traceability and verification matrices.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash) for test automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for flight software verification.
• Create detailed test procedures and test cases based on software requirements.
• Perform integration and system-level testing.
• Support hardware-software integration activities.
• Document test results and maintain traceability matrices.
• Identify, document, and track software defects through resolution.
• Collaborate with flight software development teams.
• Support mission-critical testing activities and launch campaigns.

Skills

Test planning

Test case dev

Test execution

Requirements traceability

Verification matrices

Python scripting

Bash scripting

Git

SVN

V&V methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/SWE/Aerospace

Tools

Git

SVN

Job description

Intuitive Machines - West is seeking an experienced Flight Software Verification & Validation (V&V) Engineer to join our team in the Bay Area in our Palo Alto, CA or San Jose, CA office. This role will be critical in ensuring the quality, reliability, and safety of flight software systems for our spacecraft missions.**Key Responsibilities*** Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for flight software verification* Create detailed test procedures and test cases based on software requirements* Perform integration, and system-level testing* Support hardware-software integration activities* Participate in software reviews and requirement walkthroughs* Document test results and maintain traceability matrices* Identify, document, and track software defects through resolution* Collaborate with flight software development teams* Support mission-critical testing activities and launch campaigns**Minimum Requirements:*** Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident* Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in software verification and validation* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field, four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree* Experience in test planning, test case development, and test execution* Experience with requirements traceability and verification matrices* Proficiency with scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.) for test automation* Familiarity with version control systems (Git, SVN, etc.)* Knowledge of software V&V methodologies and best practices* Ability to work extended hours as needed to support mission schedules**Preferred Qualifications*** Experience with satellite or spacecraft flight software systems* Demonstrated experience with embedded systems testing* Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines* Familiarity with formal verification methods* Background in fault injection and failure mode testing* Experience with communication protocols (SpaceWire, CAN, MIL-STD-1553, etc.)* Understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS)* Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing* Familiarity with defect tracking and test management tools* Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsFor candidates with 8 years of experience, the salary range for CA is $143,000-$190,000-$238,000In 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 California is: $117,000.00 - $195,000.00 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.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.**