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Independent Verification & Validation Engineer - Software Mission Assurance Personnel

Aviation & Missile Solutions • Huntsville, Alabama, United States

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Posted Feb 6, 2026Apply by Mar 8, 2026

Role & seniority: Independent Verification & Validation Engineer; Entry level

Stack/tools: Software/system testing; test planning and execution; test procedures; test reports; hardware/OS environment configuration; SDLC evaluations; static code analyzers (e.g., Fortify, Coverity); Microsoft Office; potential security clearance

Top 3 responsibilities

  1. Develop and manage verification/validation processes to ensure systems/software meet requirements and design

  2. Coordinate test activities (requirements, planning, execution, reporting) and maintain test artifacts

  3. Write test procedures/plans and perform evaluations across the software development lifecycle, including data validation

Must-have skills

  • BS in a related field (or ABET-accredited BS in Engineering)

  • 2+ years’ experience in software/system testing (including regression and performance testing)

  • Knowledge of military/software development standards and test methodologies; ability to generate/maintain software requirements

  • Ability to obtain/maintain security clearance; some travel

Nice-to-haves

  • Familiarity with IEEE 1012-1998 (Software Verification & Validation)

  • Experience with systems/interoperability testing and test report documentation

  • Experience with Static Code Analyzers (Fortify, Coverity, etc.)

  • Strong MS Office skills

  • Location & work type: Huntsville, AL; full-time, on-site role with some travel; EOE employer

Full Description

Job Description

Aviation & Missile Solutions (AMS) is currently seeking an Independent Verification & Validation Engineer to join our Huntsville, AL. team.

Selected candidate will develop and manage the processes of verifying that system and software products operate and comply with requirements and/or design. Coordinates test process including test requirements, planning, execution, and reporting. Provides technical expertise in testing and product knowledge, writes test procedures and develops test plans.

Configures necessary hardware and operating environments as needed to complete assigned testing, and provides technical know-how on particular products, operating systems and specialized environments. Performs evaluations of various software related products and covers assessments of software products through all phases of the development life cycle, including software specifications, design verification, coding, testing and results data validation.

Utilizes organizational skills and possesses the ability to work well with others. Exercises strong written and oral communication skills, and multi-tasks with strong attention to detail and excellent follow-through skills.

Required

Required Experience

BS in related field; or ABET accredited BS in an Engineering discipline Minimum 2-year related experience including experience with software/system testing activities Experience regression testing and performance testing Knowledge of military and software development industry standards, software test methodologies, software requirement generation and maintenance Some travel Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance

Desired

Knowledge of and familiarity with the IEEE 1012-1998 Standard for Software Verification and Validation Experience with systems and interoperability-level testing of various systems Generation of test report documentation

Experience with Static Code Analyzers (e.g: Fortify, Coverity, etc.) Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office

Necessary

Honesty, superior ethics Interpersonal savvy, excellent communication skills Ability to be a team player Initiative Positive attitude Professionalism

AMS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Keyword: Software Testing; Software Evaluation; Software design

Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Quality Assurance Industries Engineering Services

VerificationValidationTest Process ManagementTest RequirementsTest PlanningTest ExecutionReportingTechnical ExpertiseTest ProceduresTest PlansHardware ConfigurationSoftware EvaluationDevelopment Life Cycle AssessmentWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationAttention To Detailmulti-locationreview:company

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