Validation and Verification Engineer, Aviation Engineering

Title: Validation and Verification Engineer, Aviation Engineering Location: El Segundo, CA

We're on a mission to make the skies safe and accessible for everyone. Our technology gives pilots greater control by simplifying the management of any aircraft during standard flight operations, inclement weather, and emergencies. Our SkyOS solution, rigorously and relentlessly developed by skilled and dedicated Skyrysers, is the key to unlocking this unbounded future. Our technology, combined with our commitment to saving lives and our passion for aviation, will empower everyone to experience the joy and freedom of flight. 

VALIDATION & VERIFICATION ENGINEER, AVIATION ENGINEERING - EL SEGUNDO, CA

In this role, you will be responsible for the verification, validation, and quality assurance of Fly-by-Wire software, Display software, and FPGA firmware. You will create, execute, review tests at the high-level and low-level requirement levels, including FPGA requirements-based verification through simulation and hardware testing. You will also review requirements, design, code, and HDL using checklists. The ideal candidate will be familiar with ARP 4754A, DO-178C, DO-331, and DO-254, and capable of facilitating all FAA/DER reviews (SO1-1 to SO1-4 for software, and the equivalent DO-254 stages of involvement for airborne electronic hardware).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and conduct flight-critical tests and reviews of the Flight Control System software per DO-178C and DO-331
• Plan and execute Display software V&V per DO-178C, including requirements-based testing of display formats, symbology, pilot interactions, alerting, and data interfaces, and develop automated display test frameworks and test executives
• Plan and execute FPGA firmware verification per DO-254, including requirements-based HDL simulation, test bench development, code coverage analysis, elemental analysis, and in-target hardware testing
• Develop embedded systems test benches and perform processor-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing across multiple software, display, and FPGA components
• Develop verification testing tools and automation, qualify the test stand, and develop qualification procedures for the same
• Develop and maintain software and hardware certification plans and artifacts (e.g., SVP, HVP, verification tests and procedures, verification results, and compliance reports)
• Perform structural coverage analysis for software (LDRA or equivalent) and HDL code coverage for FPGA designs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline
• 3+ years of experience in software, firmware, or hardware engineering in the certification of software and systems
• Experience developing software or hardware test and verification documents
• Experience with dSPACE or similar HIL tools
• Experience in Python, C, C++, and MATLAB
• Working knowledge of CAN, RTD, serial communication, ARINC 429, and UART

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience designing, developing, verifying, and certifying display software per DO-178C
• Experience verifying and certifying FPGA designs per DO-254 (DAL A/B preferred), including proficiency in VHDL and/or Verilog, SystemVerilog, UVM, or cocotb test benches, and HDL simulation and synthesis tools such as Questa/ModelSim, Vivado, or Libero
• Experience with lab equipment for in-hardware verification (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers)
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and influence the organization

WHY SKYRYSE?

• The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility
• Salary: $120,000 - $145,000
• Valuable stock option plan
• Heavily subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans
• Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually. PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy
• A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun-to-work-with colleagues!

The posted salary range reflects the potential base pay for this role, adjusted to account for varying geographic markets. Final compensation will be based on factors such as your location, job-related skills, experience, and internal alignment, including equity and benefits.

WE WELCOME ALL

Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.