Verification & Validation Engineer

Apex Systems; Seal Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking Systems Engineers (Validation & Verification) for a DoD–aerospace program. Roles are on-site across multiple locations including Seal Beach, CA, with a 12-month contract-to-permanent opportunity and a TS clearance requirement.

You will lead verification and validation, develop ICDs, manage requirements, and support system design, test, and integration using MBSE and agile methods. Python scripting and Jira/Confluence experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Currently active DoD Top Secret clearance is required.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or related field.

Responsibilities

• Leads Ground and System Level verification, validation, integration and test.
• Plans and implements requirements management processes, tools, risk and issue tracking.
• Develops and executes test plans, procedures, and verification reports.
• Writes requirements and ICDs for ground systems.
• Supports ConOps development, product design, and testing.
• Engages with scaled agile development processes and MBSE.

Skills

System verification

Requirements management

Test planning

Python scripting

Jira

Confluence

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Systems Engineer (Validation & Verification Engineer)

Apex Systems is hiring for multiple Systems Engineers (Validation & Verification Engineer), levels 3-5, with a large aerospace and defense client.

Position requires a currently active, DoD-issued Top Secret Security Clearance.

Must be open to working 100% on-site in one of the following locations: Seal Beach, CA (preferred); El Segundo, CA; Colorado Springs, CO; Aurora, CO; Herndon, VA; Leesburg, VA; or Kennedy Space Center, FL.

Contract Type/Duration: W2 Contract; 12-month contract-to-permanent-hire opportunity.

As a member of the Systems Engineering team, you will join a diverse team and apply your skills to analyze and develop system and subsystem requirements, interface control documents, support systems architecture and design, system integration, test, verification, and validation to ensure the system satisfies the intent of customer requirements. This role involves creating innovative solutions to technical challenges, providing system support with automation, modern tools, and overseeing projects to ultimately deliver the end product.

Position Responsibilities

• Leads Ground and System Level verification, validation, integration and test
• Leads the planning, organization, implementation of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity and technology readiness
• Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, and develop requirements
• Develops and executes test plans, procedures, and verification reports
• Resolves cross-functional technical issues
• Evaluates customer/operational needs to define system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces
• Performs various analyses for affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance and other specialties quality factors into a preferred configuration to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture supporting mission success
• Writes requirements and ICDs for the ground systems
• Supports ConOps development and product design, development, and test
• Develops Ground Segment Operational Products in support of Space based systems
• Supports complex system level threads required to run missions in space
• Works with a team of engineers using scaled agile development process
• Engages in model based systems engineering
• Leads, mentors, and trains others

Requirements

• Currently active, DoD-issued Top Secret Security Clearance
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Engineering Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
• Minimum 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written Communication, Adaptability, Decision Making, Customer Focus, Integrated Systems, Engineering Analysis, and Requirements/Tracing skillset
• Experience in space systems and working with multi-discipline teams
• Experience with Ops Product architecture, design, development, and test
• Experience with software requirements verification testing
• Experience with scripting languages (i.e. Python, Tcl/Tk)
• Experience with Scaled Agile Framework processes and tools (i.e Jira, Confluence)

Benefits (Contract Employee)

• Health Dental Vision Life Insurance; Short Term Disability Hospitalization Coverage Direct Deposit Weekly Pay Periods Training and Development Programs 401k Referral Program

Everforth Apex is a world‑class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.