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Univity • Toulouse, Occitania, France
Role & seniority: Functional Validation Architect, senior-level; based in Toulouse office; reports to Senior Avionics Engineer.
Stack/tools: avionics subsystems (DHS, AOCS, TTC, SW, Bus protocols such as UART/CAN); programming: Python, TCL, sh; Linux; test benches, simulators, hardware-in-the-loop; test equipment (oscilloscope, bus spy, multimeter); HW manipulation and electrical integration; test scripts and support software; documentation.
Define the overall avionics functional validation strategy and validation logic for test benches, simulators, and hardware-in-the-loop.
Specify, set up, and execute test benches, write test plans/procedures, develop test scripts, and translate mission profiles into end-to-end tests.
Analyze results, coordinate anomaly handling with the avionics team, supervise the functional validation team, and maintain comprehensive documentation and schedules.
Bachelor’s or Master’s in engineering; 10+ years engineering experience, including 3+ years in functional validation, with space industry exposure.
Ability to define validation strategy from requirements; strong knowledge of avionics subsystems.
Proficiency in Python, TCL, and sh; Linux expertise.
Experience with test equipment (oscilloscopes, bus spies, multimeters); HW manipulation and electrical integration.
Proficiency with bus protocols analysis; development of support software and test scripts; good written
Job Description
UNIVITY is looking for an experienced Functional Validation Architect to join the team in Toulouse office and reports to the Senior Avionics engineer.
As functional validation architect, you will be responsible for leading the functional validation activities regarding the avionics sub-system and its integration with the payload, for the In-Orbit demonstrator and the full constellation programs. You will oversee the validation strategy and its execution on tests benches, ensuring technical quality and compliance with avionics functional specifications.
Your Key Responsibilities And Tasks
Define the overall avionics functional validation strategy, including integration of sub-system connected to the avionics. Establish the validation logic regarding test benches, simulator and hardware in the loop usage. Specify the test benches, simulator and related ground support equipment. Setup and test the test benches From avionics functional specifications, write the test plan and test procedures Translate mission profiles and use case into realistic end-to-end test Write the test scripts and execute them on the test benches, with the support of the functional validation team Analyse test results, and coordinate with avionics team in case of anomaly for correction or work-around, with the support of the functional validation team Coordinate the activities of functional validation team Maintain comprehensive documentation about the full functional validation activities (procedures, as-run, anomalies, …). Establish and maintain the functional validation activity schedule and workload
Requirements
Bachelor’s or master’s level qualification in engineering Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering, including at least 3 years in functional validation, and including at least one experience in space industry Ability to define a validation strategy from requirement
Good knowledge of avionics subsystem: DHS, AOCS, TTC, SW, Bus protocol (UART, CAN, …)
Programming Languages: Python, TCL, sh Good knowledge of Linux environment Experience with tools such as oscilloscope, bus spy, multimeter Experience with HW manipulation and electrical integration Experience with bus communication protocols analysis Experience in developing support software and test scripts. Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot complex issues in avionics. Good written and oral communication skills in English.
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