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Air Vehicle Systems Verification Lead

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $191,000–$191,000🗓 2026-07-18 → 2026-07-31

Core

Technical authority for hardware verification strategy and execution across the full product lifecycle for autonomous aircraft, ensuring hardware meets system-level requirements before fielding.

Role type

Senior Systems Verification Lead (Aerospace/Defense)

Builds

Group 5 autonomous aircraft

Domain

Defense, Aerospace, Autonomous Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Systems Engineering, Hardware Verification & Validation, Test Engineering, Multi-disciplinary Test Campaign Leadership, SEMP Development, Technical Performance Metrics Tracking, Test Readiness Reviews, Configuration Management, Military Environmental Test Standards, Supplier Qualification Data Evaluation, Requirements Management Tools

Preferred skills

Master's in Systems Engineering, Hardware V&V with increasing scope, INCOSE CSEP/ASEP certification, Ground/Flight Test Campaign Support, Airworthiness Qualification Processes, Manufacturing Readiness Level Assessments, AS9100 Quality Management Systems, Tactical UAS/Fighter Aircraft Program Experience

Technologies

Jama, DOORS, Polarion, Foundry, Confluence

Responsibilities

Define and execute hardware verification strategy from design through production acceptance, Plan and lead multi-disciplinary test campaigns (environmental, functional, integration, flight), Evaluate supplier qualification data and conduct gap analyses, Develop acceptance test plans for transition to production, Present verification status and TPMs to program leadership and customers, Drive verification maturity from development through manufacturing readiness

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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