Sr. Flight Software V&V Engineer

Please review the job details below. Intuitive Machines - West is seeking an experienced Flight Software Verification & Validation (V&V) Engineer to join our team in the Bay Area in our Palo Alto, CA or San Jose, CA office. This role will be critical in ensuring the quality, reliability, and safety of flight software systems for our spacecraft missions. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for flight software verificationCreate detailed test procedures and test cases based on software requirementsPerform integration, and system-level testingSupport hardware-software integration activitiesParticipate in software reviews and requirement walkthroughsDocument test results and maintain traceability matricesIdentify, document, and track software defects through resolutionCollaborate with flight software development teamsSupport mission-critical testing activities and launch campaigns Minimum Requirements Must be a US Citizen or permanent residentMinimum of 5 years of professional experience in software verification and validationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field, four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degreeExperience in test planning, test case development, and test executionExperience with requirements traceability and verification matricesProficiency with scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.) for test automationFamiliarity with version control systems (Git, SVN, etc.)Knowledge of software V&V methodologies and best practices Ability to work extended hours as needed to support mission schedules Preferred Qualifications Experience with satellite or spacecraft flight software systemsDemonstrated experience with embedded systems testingExperience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelinesFamiliarity with formal verification methodsBackground in fault injection and failure mode testingExperience with communication protocols (SpaceWire, CAN, MIL-STD-1553, etc.)Understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS)Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testingFamiliarity with defect tracking and test management toolsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills For candidates with 8 years of experience, the salary range for CA is $143,000-$190,000-$238,000 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: $117,000.00 - $195,000.00 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. 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.