Verification and Validation Engineer I

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

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

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 Range: $85,000-90,000

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

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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