Validation and Verification Engineer, Aviation Engineering

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