Verification Engineer

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.