Verification and Validation Engineer

axiomspace; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space is seeking a Verification and Validation engineer to lead verification planning for the Space Station program. This on-site role at the SSDF facility involves coordinating V&V activities across engineering teams and suppliers, and presenting verification plans to management and customers.

The candidate will have 9+ years in engineering with 3+ years in V&V, strong writing and communication skills, and experience with systems engineering processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline; 9+ years engineering experience with at least 3 years in V&V or equivalent.
• Experience across the full verification life cycle from concept to close-out; NASA human spaceflight or spacesuit testing is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger picture of complex programs.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills for senior stakeholders and technical audiences.
• Start-up experience is a plus; INCOSE CSEP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement verification and validation activities for spacesuits.
• Define verification approaches, requirements, and allocate verifications to activities.
• Plan and coordinate implementation and close-out; draft closure notices.
• Define and manage integrated V&V plans, procedures, and schedules across engineering teams.
• Coordinate verification requirements with suppliers as part of the V&V plan.
• Collaborate with space station engineers, program office, and customers for V&V planning and execution.
• Prepare verification plans and presentations for peers, management, and external customers.

Skills

Verification & Validation

Systems engineering

Technical writing

Communication

Team collaboration

Start-up experience

INCOSE CSEP

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering (aerospace, electrical, mechanical, or related discipline)

Tools

Jira

JAMA

Confluence

Job description

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth. Beginning with Axiom Station, successor to the International Space Station, the company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement that will foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy of tomorrow. Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond. For more information about Axiom Space, visit www.axiomspace.com .

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for an energetic and dynamic Verification and Validation who will primarily be responsible for developing verification plans for the Axiom Space Station program. This position reports to SE&I Test and V&V Functional Manager. This role is onsite and will be based at our SSDF facility.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan, coordinate, and implement spacesuit verification and validation activities, including:

• Defining system, subsystem, and component verification approaches
• Defining verification requirements
• Allocating verifications to verification activities
• Planning and coordinating implementation of activities
• Draft closure notice to perform verification close-out
• Define and manage integrated Verification & Validation (V&V test plans, procedures, and schedules across all engineering teams
• Define and coordinate verification requirements for suppliers as part of the integrated V&V plan
• Collaborate with space station system and subsystem engineers, program office personnel, and customers for V&V planning, scheduling and execution
• Prepare verification plans and presentations for peers, management, and external customers and partners
• Capture evidence from completed verification activities to create verification closure notices and coordinate requirement close-out
• Perform other systems engineering tasks as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education & Experience
• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering (aerospace, electrical, mechanical, or related discipline)
• A minimum of 9+ years engineering experience with a minimum of 3 years in V&V or a combined equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in the full verification life cycle from concept, to planning, coordination, execution, and close-out activities
• Experience with NASA human spaceflight programs desired, with related experience in the testing of spacecraft, spacesuits, space vehicles. Experience with Space Suits is preferred
• A strong attention to detail while appreciating the bigger picture of complex and ambitious projects
• Excellent writing and presentation skills with experience communicating to senior decision-makers and technical audiences
• Experience in Start-up organizations a plus
• INCOSE CSEP preferred

Core Skills

• Executes priorities with precision and pace
• High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
• Tech-savvy in using systems and tools to move faster and smarter
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Support Agile development, architecture, and scrum implementation, using Jira, JAMA, and Confluence

Core Competencies:

Embody our core values of leadership , innovation , and teamwork. In addition, to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Accountability
• Technical Rigor
• Execution Discipline
• Pride of Delivery

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task. May involve support of 24/7 test operations at test facilities.

Requirements

This position may require access to export controlled technical data or technology subject to NASA regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In accordance with U.S. export control laws, final candidates may be required to undergo additional export control screening to determine eligibility for access. Meeting these requirements is a condition of employment Management has the prerogative to select at an