Verification and Validation Engineer

Leonardo

. Contribute to scheduling, preparation and execution of IVV campaigns .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRome • ItalyMid-LevelSenior💰 €42,000 - €46,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Integration, Verification & Validation (IVV) activities, including the preparation and execution of test plans and procedures for complex satellite systems. Proficient in software testing, debugging, and familiar with Agile/DevOps methodologies and cloud-based infrastructures.

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Integration, Verification & Validation (IVV)Test Planning and ExecutionSoftware Testing and DebuggingAgile/DevOps MethodologiesCloud-Based Infrastructure

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Hard Skills

Integration, Verification & Validation (IVV)Software TestingSoftware DebuggingShell ScriptingProgramming Languages (Java, Python, Bash Script, Javascript)Networking and Network ProtocolsVirtual Environments (VMWare, ESXi, vSphere, OpenStack, KVM)Containers Technology (Docker, Kubernetes)Cloud-Based ApplicationsAgile/DevOps Models

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Windows Operating SystemLinux Operating SystemJenkins

Industry Keywords

Aerospace EngineeringSpace and Ground System EngineeringSystem and Software Life-CyclesECSS Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudJavaJavaScriptJenkinsKubernetesLinuxMicroservicesOpenStackPythonShell ScriptingVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to scheduling, preparation and execution of IVV campaigns
Define requirements verification test methods (DVCMs)
Define test scenarios
Prepare IVV plans and procedures
Execute test procedures using approved IVV plans
Contribute to Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) and Test Review Board meetings (TRBs)
Prepare test execution and reports
Investigate and analyze anomalies
Participate in formal reviews and key points
Support the Technical Manager in IVV duties
Work in an integrated IVV team preparing and executing test campaigns for complex satellite systems ground segments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's Degree or equivalent from an institution of higher education in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science or related fields
At least 3 years of experience
Proven experience in Integration, Verification & Validation (IVV) activities, including identification of necessary test data and tools, software testing, software debugging
Strong proficiency with Windows and Linux operating systems
Knowledge of Virtual Environments (VMWare, esxi, vsphere, openstack, KVM)
Knowledge of containers technology and related environments (e.g. Dockers, Kubernetes)
Knowledge of shell scripting
Good English knowledgee
Knowledge of space and ground system engineering processes, and system and software life-cycles and standards (e.g. ECSS)
Knowledge of Agile/DevOps models and related testing approach (e.g. Jenkins)
Knowledge of programming languages (Java, Python, Bash script, Javascript)
Knowledge of Cloud-based infrastructure and applications, microservices architectures
Knowledge of Networking, Network Protocols and related issues
Availability to travel EU and extra-EU

Benefits

Comp & perks

13th-month salary payment
Performance bonus linked to Business results
Welfare vouchers worth €250 per year
Meal vouchers worth €9, usable at the company cafeteria or for external expenses
Continuous learning and development opportunities to enhance both technical expertise and interpersonal skills
Hybrid working