Verification and Validation Engineer - Avionics

About the role

Capgemini Engineering seeks an engineer or technician to run Python scripts on low‑level hardware interfaces, develop and maintain hardware validation tests, and collaborate with product teams. The position is onsite in Deer Valley, AZ.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and debug Python‑based hardware validation scripts for board‑level and interface‑level testing.
• Translate hardware requirements into executable test procedures and define pass/fail criteria.
• Work with hardware interfaces such as UART/RS‑422/RS‑485, SPI, I2C, GPIO, Ethernet/CAN.
• Use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs, power supplies, and signal generators for testing and debugging.
• Perform root‑cause analysis across script logic, firmware, and hardware; isolate failures as test setup, script defect, or hardware defect.
• Write maintainable, modular Python code with logging, retries/timeouts, and robust error handling; use Git, code reviews, and basic CI/test workflows.
• Maintain requirement‑to‑test traceability and capture test evidence (logs, waveforms, summaries).
• Document setup instructions, known failure modes, and reusable troubleshooting playbooks.
• Own test development from design through lab execution and closure; proactively improve script reliability and test throughput.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong proficiency in Python programming for hardware automation, validation, and test development.
• Solid understanding of digital and embedded hardware systems, communication protocols, and board‑level debugging techniques.
• Hands‑on experience with hardware test equipment and laboratory environments.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate with various product teams.
• Knowledge of hardware interfaces and troubleshooting skills.

Pay

The base compensation range for this role in Deer Valley, AZ is $73,150 – $159,600 per year. Additional variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions may be applicable according to local policy and individual factors.

Benefits

• Paid time off (vacation: 12‑25 days depending on grade) plus company‑paid holidays, personal days, and sick leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada).
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada).
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility.