V&V Architect

🛰️ V&V Architect – Space Sector (Phase D: Satellite Integration & Testing) agap2 Italia – Madrid (Tres Cantos) / Remote We are looking for a V&V Architect for a project in the Space / Earth Observation sector. The role will focus on Earth observation missions and next-generation spacecraft, playing a key part in defining verification and validation strategy. You will join a structured international environment. 💻 Your role You will be the technical reference for the Verification & Validation (V&V) strategy of satellites and space missions. You will build plans, define testing and qualification strategies, and lead the evolution of verification methodologies across strategic programmes. You will work in an international context, interacting with System Engineering, Flight Software, AIT/AIV, Mission Operations and Product Assurance teams. 🛠️ Your tasks Define and maintain the V&V strategy throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with ECSS standards Translate system and subsystem requirements into coherent verification objectives, ensuring traceability, coverage and consistency Define and govern the verification architecture: strategy, levels, test concepts and verification methods Act as the company's reference authority for verification matters, providing technical guidance and supporting critical technical decisions Define verification environments, EGSE infrastructure, test procedures and plans required to validate spacecraft functions and operations Ensure alignment across System Engineering, Flight Software, AIT/AIV, Mission Operations and Product Assurance Oversee verification campaigns, support anomaly investigation, root cause analysis and verification closure Contribute to design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, QR) with a strong verification-oriented perspective Lead the evolution of verification methodologies, engineering practices and tools, capitalising on lessons learned ✅ Requirements 10+ years of experience in spacecraft V&V, System Engineering, AIV/AIT, Flight Software Validation or Mission Operations Proven experience leading verification activities at spacecraft, subsystem or mission level Knowledge of ECSS standards and PUS concepts, spacecraft operations and TM/TC architectures Familiarity with Phase D/E of satellite production and launch test campaigns Experience with EGSE and test environments in C/D satellite project phases Knowledge of mission control systems and operational environments (SCOS-2000, EGS-CC, MOIS, OpenMCT or similar) Ability to understand onboard software architectures and development lifecycle Strong analytical skills to process and interpret satellite telemetry data Hands-on experience with automation tools and scripting for S/C V&V and mission operations Experience with verification automation frameworks, telemetry analysis and test-data processing environments is considered an asset Hands-on experience in spacecraft or avionics integration and testing is considered a strong asset English professional. Spanish, Italian or Portuguese are considered a plus European passport required for security reasons 🧠 Soft Skills Proactive, goal-oriented and able to coordinate multidisciplinary verification activities under demanding schedules Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Team player with the ability to collaborate with technical and business stakeholders Ability to adapt in dynamic and fast-growing environments 🎁 What we offer Joining agap2 Italia, an engineering and technology consulting company International and structured environment with strategic space projects Opportunity to work on Earth observation missions and next-generation spacecraft Flexible working arrangements: Madrid (Tres Cantos) office or remote in Italy, to be negotiated Permanent employment contract with a gross annual salary ranging from €50,000 to €70,000, depending on experience and skills. … mais Sobre a empresa agap2 Italia 324.276 seguidores Seguir Consultoria de operações • 501-1000 funcionários • 527 no LinkedIn agap2 è un player europeo di riferimento nel settore della consulenza ingegneristica e dei servizi digitali. 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