V&V Tech Lead

Intuitive Machines, LLC; Palo Alto, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 168,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanteris Space Systems is seeking a V&V Tech Lead to join our team in Palo Alto, CA, San Jose, CA, or Houston, TX, with remote US options. You will lead verification and validation campaigns for flight software and simulation systems, driving quality on Artemis program projects.

Responsibilities include designing verification plans, executing HIL/SIL tests, owning V&V lifecycle, and advancing test automation. Strong C/C++ and Python skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident required.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Aerospace or related field; 4 years additional 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 verification plans and procedures for flight software and CFE.
• Develop and execute requirement- and scenario-based tests in HIL/SIL environments and document results.
• Own V&V lifecycle and technical roadmap for flight software testing.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and champion test automation to reduce errors.
• Serve as SME and represent the organization in Test Preparation and Build Delivery Reviews.
• Familiarity with test equipment such as oscilloscopes and data acquisition systems.

Skills

C/C++

Python

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

GitLab

Job description

Lanteris Space Systems is currently seeking a V&V Tech Lead 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.

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.
• Own V&V (verification and validation) life cycle and technical roadmap for flight software testing and defines the overarching validation strategy across test phases.
• Lead 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 management

Preferred Skills & Experience

• C/C++ skills, Python for automation scripts
• Experience working in a continuous build and test environment
• Knowledge of CI/CD and issue tracking tools such as the Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Confluence) and Gitlab
• Strong verbal communication skills

Salary and Benefits

• base pay for this position within Colorado is: $146,000.00 - $244,000.00 annually.
• base pay for this position within New Jersey is: $146,000.00 - $244,000.00 annually.
• base pay for this position within Delaware is: $146,000.00 - $244,000.00 annually.
• base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $161,000.00 - $269,000.00 annually.
• base pay for this position within California is: $168,000.00 - $280,000.00 annually.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• 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.

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.