Verification Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: GNCP FSW - Verification Engineer – Orion Program

Houston, TX

Position Overview:

We are seeking a GNCP FSW Verification Engineer to support the verification and validation of the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) Flight Software (FSW) for the Orion spacecraft. This role will focus on developing and executing software test procedures to ensure the reliability and safety of Orion’s mission-critical flight software.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute Python-based test scripts for software verification.

Perform functional and regression testing to validate GN&C flight software behavior.

Collaborate with software engineers and systems engineers to refine test requirements.

Analyze test results, document discrepancies, and support debugging activities.

Work with simulation tools such as Matlab/Simulink to validate GN&C algorithms.

Ensure compliance with NASA and Lockheed Martin software verification standards.

Maintain a high level of detail orientation to ensure rigorous software validation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Proficiency in Python for software testing and automation.

Experience in software testing, including test case development and execution.

Strong problem-solving and debugging skills in a flight software environment.

Desired Skills:

Matlab/Simulink experience for GN&C analysis and simulation.

Computer Science (CS) background or equivalent experience.

Excellent attention to detail and ability to work in a highly regulated environment.

Full-time