V&V Tech Lead

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Lanteris Space Systems is currently seeking a V&V Tech Lead to join our team in our Palo Alto, CA, San Jose, CA or Houston, TX offices. In this role, you will work on a variety of challenging projects including NASA’s Artemis program, the Power Propulsion Element. You will lead the verification and validation campaigns for flight software and simulation systems.

Lanteris Space is a leading provider of comprehensive space technologies. We deliver innovative solutions to government and commercial customers helping them unlock the promise of space to solve problems on Earth and beyond. We address a broad spectrum of needs for our customers, including mission systems engineering, product design, spacecraft manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing. Lanteris Space Systems is a trusted partner in commercial and government missions, combining more than 60 years of deep mission understanding with reliable performance and longevity.

Responsibilities:

             Design and execute comprehensive software verification plans and procedures for flight software, including software on payload and customer furnished equipment (CFE).Develop and execute requirement and use case/scenario based test procedures in a Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL)environment and document test results to ensure that software system requirements are met.

             Own V&V (verification and validation) life cycle and technical roadmap for flight software testing and defines the overarching validation strategy across test phases.Lead continuous improvement initiatives and champion test automation that reduces human error and manual intervention

             Serve as a subject matter expert and technical authority for test processes and representing organization in Test Preparation and Build Delivery Reviews.Familiarity with test equipment (oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems)

Minimum requirements:

             Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent residentBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. Four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree.

             15 years of software V&V experienceExperience authoring test procedures, driving process improvements and managing defects/non-conformances

             Experience with technical writing,  

and cross-functional stakeholder management

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• C/C++ skills, Python for automation scripts
• Experience working in a continuous build and test environment
• Knowledge of CI/CD and issue tracking tools such as the Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Confluence) and Gitlab
• Strong verbal communication skills

In support of pay transparency at Lanteris Space Systems, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings.  The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

● The base pay for this position within California is: $168,000.00 - $280,000.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. More information on our benefits will be shared with candidates as they move forward in the recruitment process.

Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.  If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. 

The date of posting can be found on the Lanteris Space Systems Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via the Lanteris Space Systems Career page.

Lanteris Space Systems values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.