Independent Verification and Validation Engineer

IronMountain Solutions•Huntsville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

IronMountain Solutions, LLC is searching for a Independent Verification and Validation Engineer to support a customer located in Huntsville, AL. Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) Engineers support the evaluation, verification, and validation of software used in missile systems, radar systems, and other mission and safety critical platforms.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related technical field. Relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
8+ years of experience in system safety and/or software safety engineering.
Experience with DoW systems and defense platforms.
Familiarity with military standards such as DO-178, MIL-STD-882, MIL-STD-498, IEEE software standards, or equivalent.
Experience with airworthiness or safety-critical software environments.
Experience with software automation, scripting, or test frameworks.
Experience producing and briefing safety documentation to Government stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience leading safety efforts across multiple stakeholder teams.
Strong analytical skills and risk based decision making abilities.
Exceptional attention to detail in safety-critical environments.
Clear, concise technical writing and communication skills.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Sound judgment and a strong commitment to mission and personnel safety.
Experience with embedded software and firmware safety
The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance is required. Per federal requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this level of clearance.

Responsibilities

Perform activities associated with software integrity, airworthiness, as well as lifecycle assurance to ensure software compliance with technical, safety, quality, and program requirements.
Perform independent verification and validation (IV&V) of complex software systems.
Evaluate software compliance with airworthiness, safety, cybersecurity, and quality standards.
Assess software integrity, robustness, reliability, and associated risks.
Analyze requirements, design artifacts, source code, and test results for technical accuracy and completeness.
Review engineering documentation for correctness, traceability, and consistency across the development lifecycle.
Identify software anomalies, risks, and non-conformance, document findings and support resolution activities.
Participate in system reviews, certification efforts, audits, and major program milestones.
Utilize or develop automation tools to enhance verification, analysis, and reporting.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams throughout development and integration phases.
Support artifact reviews, test analysis, and preparation of technical documentation.
Learn and apply Department of War customer processes, system concepts (e.g., missile and radar systems), and relevant industry standards.