Verification and Validation Engineer

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We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Verification Planning & Strategy

MUST have experience with DO-160

MUST be a US Person

Develop, maintain, and update the Verification & Validation (V&V) plan in alignment with program goals and relevant industry standards (e.g., DO-160, DO-178/254, MIL-STD, ARP4754)

Identify appropriate verification methods—including analysis, inspection, demonstration, and testing—and assign them to system and component requirements

Participate in requirements reviews to ensure they are clear, testable, and traceable throughout the V&V process

Test Development & Execution

Design detailed test procedures, define test cases, and establish pass/fail criteria

Lead or assist in testing at the component, subsystem, and system levels, covering laboratory, bench, environmental, and integration activities

Coordinate test setup, instrumentation, and configuration with laboratory and test engineering teams

Ensure proper configuration management of all test hardware, software, and documentation

Data Analysis & Reporting

Examine test results, generate comprehensive test reports, and document anomalies or deviations from expected performance

Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve issues, plan retests, and achieve verification closure

Maintain traceability and evidence of compliance in requirements management systems (e.g., DOORS, RV&S, 3DX)

Systems & Requirements Integration

Maintain full traceability of requirements throughout the verification lifecycle

Support technical reviews such as PDR, CDR, TRR, and qualification reviews

Assess the impact of requirement changes on V&V activities, schedule, and re-verification needs

Contribute to process improvement initiatives, enhancing V&V methodologies, tools, and workflows

Additional Responsibilities

Occasional domestic and international travel (<10%) to support testing, reviews, or audits

Follow safe work practices and actively support the company’s health, safety, and environmental programs

Perform other related duties as assigned

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field

Minimum of 2 years of experience in verification & validation, system testing, or systems engineering in a regulated or certification-focused environment

Required Skills & Competencies

Solid understanding of requirements-based engineering and the product development lifecycle

Experience with laboratory testing, data acquisition systems, and test execution procedures

Familiarity with requirements management tools (DOORS, RV&S, 3DX, or equivalent)

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, system diagrams, and test data

Strong analytical, documentation, and technical communication skills

Proven ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary and regulated engineering teams

Knowledge of aerospace standards such as DO-160, MIL-STD-704/-810, ARP4754A, and ARP4761

Familiarity with aircraft electrical systems, power electronics, or electrical machines

Exposure to model-based systems engineering (MBSE) or model-based testing approaches

Experience supporting qualification testing, certification activities, or design assurance processes

Familiarity with Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing environments

US Persons required

Soft Skills

Effective verbal and written communication and teamwork skills

Ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines (systems, hardware, software, analysis)

Proactive problem-solving approach with attention to detail

Strong organizational skills and commitment to structured processes under schedule constraints

Salary: $90,000-110,000

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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