Flight Control System Validation & Verification (V&V) Engineer

Sapsol Technologies•Long Beach, CA

About The Position

Seeking an experienced Flight Control System Validation & Verification (V&V) Engineer to lead and execute system-level verification and validation activities for the Flight Control System (FCS) on the BWB Demonstrator. The role focuses on ensuring that the integrated FCS—including hardware, software, avionics, sensors, actuators, and interfaces—meets functional, performance, safety, and certification requirements across operating conditions. It is oriented toward end-to-end system V&V, including requirements compliance, integration verification, robustness, and flight airworthiness. The engineer plans and executes V&V across the development lifecycle, verifies requirements and system behavior in simulation and hardware-in-the-loop environments, coordinates interface verification, and supports safety assessments and certification evidence. The role also involves identifying verification risks and anomalies, leading investigation and closure activities, and improving V&V processes and standards for advanced aircraft systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
5–10 years of experience in flight control system or avionics system validation and verification.
Strong experience with system-level V&V of safety-critical aerospace systems.
Solid understanding of FCS architectures, redundancy management, and system integration principles.
Experience with model-based verification and simulation-driven test environments.
Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink, scripting languages, and test automation frameworks.
Experience working with requirements management and traceability tools.
Ability to operate effectively in a highly integrated, fast-moving development program.
Strong technical writing and communication skills.
Experience collaborating cross-functionally with engineering teams.
Eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience with unconventional or novel aircraft configurations, such as BWB, tailless, or highly integrated flight controls.
Familiarity with handling qualities standards and guidance, such as MIL-STD-1797 or equivalent.
Experience supporting piloted simulation labs or flight test campaigns.
Exposure to certification-related control law verification and compliance documentation.
Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and execute system-level V&V strategies for the Flight Control System across the full development lifecycle.
Own and maintain FCS verification plans, procedures, and matrices, aligning them with program milestones and certification objectives.
Perform requirements-based and function-based verification, including allocation, traceability, coverage analysis, and closure of verification objectives.
Verify FCS functional performance, mode logic, redundancy management, reversion strategies, and fault detection and accommodation.
Execute and oversee verification activities in model-in-the-loop (MIL), software-in-the-loop (SIL), and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments, emphasizing integrated system behavior.
Coordinate interface verification between the FCS and avionics, sensors, actuators, propulsion, and vehicle systems.
Support robustness, failure-case, and abnormal or emergency scenario testing, including batch and Monte Carlo testing.
Collaborate with systems engineering, software, avionics, safety, and flight test teams to ensure cohesive system verification.
Support safety assessments such as FHA, FTA, and SSA by providing verification evidence and technical substantiation.
Identify verification risks, gaps, and anomalies; lead investigation, root cause analysis, and closure activities.
Prepare, review, and deliver verification reports, compliance data packages, and certification artifacts.
Contribute to defining and improving V&V processes and standards for advanced and unconventional aircraft systems.