Verification and Validation Engineer - Avionics

Capgemini Engineering; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 73,150 - 159,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering in Phoenix is seeking an engineer to run Python scripts on low-level hardware interfaces for validation and testing. You will work independently and coordinate with product teams, delivering weekly status and sharing best practices with teammates.

The role requires strong Python skills, hardware debugging expertise, and hands-on experience with lab equipment. You will own test development from design through lab execution and closure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Strong proficiency in Python programming for hardware automation, validation, and test development.
• Solid understanding of digital and embedded hardware systems, communication protocols, and board-level debugging techniques.
• Hands-on experience with hardware test equipment and laboratory environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and debug Python-based hardware validation scripts for board-level and interface-level testing.
• Translate hardware requirements into executable test procedures and pass/fail criteria.
• Interface and lab skills with UART/RS-422/RS-485, SPI, I2C, GPIO, Ethernet/CAN as relevant.
• Troubleshoot, triage, and isolate issues across script, firmware, and hardware bring-up.
• Write modular Python with logging, retries/timeouts, and robust error handling.
• Use Git, code reviews, and basic CI/test workflows.

Skills

Python programming

Hardware interfaces

Board-level debugging

Hardware test equipment

Git / version control

CI / test automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE / CS or related

Tools

Git

CI tools

Job description

About the Job You Are Considering

Looking for an engineer that can run Python scripts on low-level hardware interfaces. Must be knowledgeable about hardware interfaces and have hardware troubleshooting skills. Must be able to work independently and coordinate with various product teams. The job will also involve providing weekly status and sharing information and best practices with other members of the teams.

Your Role

• Scope clarity
• Develop, maintain, and debug Python-based hardware validation scripts for board-level and interface-level testing.
• Translate hardware requirements into executable test procedures and pass/fail criteria.
• Interface and lab skills (explicitly list)
• Hands‑on with interfaces like UART/RS-422/RS-485, SPI, I2C, GPIO, Ethernet/CAN (as relevant).
• Comfortable using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs, power supplies, and signal generators.
• Debugging expectations
• Root‑cause failures across script logic, firmware, and hardware bring‑up issues.
• Perform triage with clear issue isolation: test setup vs script defect vs hardware defect.
• Write maintainable, modular Python with logging, retries/timeouts, and robust error handling.
• Use version control (Git), code reviews, and basic CI/test execution workflows.
• Traceability and documentation
• Maintain requirement‑to‑test traceability and test evidence (logs, captures, summaries).
• Document setup instructions, known failure modes, and reusable troubleshooting playbooks.
• Independence + ownership
• Own test development from test design through lab execution and closure.
• Proactively improve script reliability and test throughput.

Your Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong proficiency in Python programming for hardware automation, validation, and test development.
• Solid understanding of digital and embedded hardware systems, communication protocols, and board‑level debugging techniques.
• Hands‑on experience with hardware test equipment and laboratory environments.

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is $73,150 - $159,600 / year.

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy Vacation 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice

Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Disclaimers

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.