Mid-Senior Verification and Validation Engineer - Satellite Avionics

About the Role

We are seeking a talented Mid-Senior Verification and Validation Engineer to join our team at Pixxel. This Verification and Validation Engineer remote position will allow you to play a crucial role in the development of our satellite avionics products. You will be responsible for owning, deploying, and managing verification and validation (VNV) pipelines, as well as planning, generating, automating, and executing test procedures required for the qualification of our innovative satellite systems.

What You'll Do

• Take ownership of the Verification and Validation processes for Pixxel missions, ensuring high standards of quality and performance.
• Deploy and manage CI pipelines for automated test setups, execution, defect recording, tracking, and report publication.
• Drive discussions across multiple subsystem teams to develop strategies for validating flight software and hardware against system requirements.
• Design and execute comprehensive system test plans, perform analysis, and document outcomes effectively.
• Create, validate, and manage automated test scripts based on system requirements, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in testing procedures.
• Investigate, reproduce, and analyze defects using ground-based rigs to aid in Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Develop and implement tests to address issues effectively, contributing to the design and development of test rigs, environments, emulators, and tools.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in verification and validation, specifically targeting distributed cyber-physical systems in production.
• Proven experience in deploying and managing CI systems.
• Strong understanding of avionics systems, result analysis, and multi-system testing.
• Ability to read and understand software/electrical specifications, requirement documents, datasheets, technical reports, wiring diagrams, schematics, and test plans.
• Proficiency in scripting, embedded systems, networked systems, and hardware/software-in-loop setups.
• Experience with systems involving FPGA, Rapid Prototyping systems, and Simulators is a plus.
• Strong written and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.

Nice to Have

• Experience with verification and validation in accordance with space standards for launch and space systems.
• A strong desire to work in an unstructured, high-growth, fast-paced start-up environment.

What We Offer

• Health insurance coverage.
• Unlimited leaves and flexible working hours.
• Role-based remote work and work-from-home benefits.
• Relocation assistance.
• Professional mental wellness services.
• Creche facility for primary caregivers (limited to India).
• Employee Stock Options for all hires.