Verification & Validation Test Engineer

1 month ago

Webster, United States Axiom Space Full time

**The Systems Engineer - Verification & Validation (V&V) & Test will work on-site in Houston, Texas and** will encompass all phases of the space systems development process including requirements definition, design, integration, test, and operations. **The role will be primarily focused on our verification and validation strategy, planning, and implementation then transitioning to a test focused role. The test duties will include test planning, performance of Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), and overseeing of programmatic test execution.**

Prior experience developing space systems for challenging environments and missions is preferred. Experience with space environment(s), NASA human rated spaceflight, and test support equipment is desired.

**Duties and Responsibilities:**

+ **Plan, coordinate, and implement 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 V&V test plans, procedures, and schedule across all engineering teams.**

+ **Define and coordinate verification requirements for suppliers as part of the integrated V&V plan.**

+ **Collaborate with system and subsystem engineers, program office personnel and customers for V&V planning, scheduling and execution.**

+ **Capture evidence from completed verification activities to create verification closure notices and coordinate requirement close-out.**

+ **Prepare test plans and presentations for peers, management, and external customers and partners.**

+ Conduct test readiness reviews with stakeholders.

+ Coordinate with external test facilities.

+ **Travel as needed for test events. (Less than 20%)**

+ **Perform other systems engineering tasks as necessary.**

**Required Skills:**

+ **Bachelors Degree in an engineering (aerospace, electrical, mechanical, or related discipline)**

+ **A minimum of** 6 years SE experience with a minimum of 1 year in V&V **.**

**Qualifications:**

+ **Effective in working in a start-up environment with the ability to lead, drive and implement tactical change.**

+ **Experience in the V&V strategy development, planning and execution activities**

+ **Experience with NASA human spaceflight programs desired**

+ **Related experience in the testing of spacecraft, spacesuits, space vehicles, and their related components and systems is desired.**

+ **Experience with the use of test and measurement equipment for testing and troubleshooting.**

+ **Experience with simulator/hardware test development and execution is desirable.**

+ **A strong attention to detail while appreciating the bigger picture of the complex and ambitious projects that we take on.**

+ **Demonstrated leadership and extensive collaboration skills .**

+ **Excellent writing and presentation skills with experience communicating to senior decision-makers and technical audiences.**

+ **Ability to work in small team environment with broad responsibilities and minimal oversight.**

+ **Certification as INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional preferred.**

**Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and presentations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.**

**Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.**

**Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:**

+ **Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values**

+ **Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics**

+ **Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity**

+ **Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods**

+ **Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources**

+ **Teamwork - Eager and able to work in a collaborative and cross-disciplinary fashion in a fast-paced, dynamic and deadline-oriented environment**

**Axiom Space is considered an essential employer under the U.S. Department of Homeland Securitys Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Unless a reasonable accommodation is required due to a disability, all new hires will be required to work on site.**

**_Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis or race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics._**

Department

EVA SYS ENGR & INTG

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Mid-level

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