Open Position Verification & Validation Engineer – Position in LST Project Opening Date: September 23, 2026
The Institut de Física d'Altes Energies (IFAE) is a public consortium of the Generalitat de Catalunya, the Autonomous Government of Catalonia, and the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB, a public university) whose main objective is to carry out research and to contribute to the development of high energy physics from a theoretical, experimental and technological point of view. The IFAE announces the opening of a position for the LST Project, with the possibility of being based either in La Palma, at the LST project offices, or at IFAE's main site at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) in Barcelona, depending on the candidate's profile and preferences.
The Verification & Validation (V&V;) Engineer is responsible for planning, executing, and documenting all verification and validation activities for the Large-Sized Telescope (LST) in La Palma. The V&V; Engineer reports to the Lead System Engineer.



The work will be guided by the Lead Systems Engineer and the AIV lead engineer and will be performed in close cooperation with the LST subsystem coordinators and experts.
Develop and maintain the Verification & Validation Plan and the Verification Control Matrix (VCM).
Prepare and perform functional and performance tests on major subsystems.
Document and review test procedures, data sheets, and acceptance criteria.
Record test results, produce Verification Reports, and ensure traceability.
Support troubleshooting and re-testing after modifications or repairs.
Participate in system reviews (FAT, SAT, commissioning, readiness reviews).
Contribute to configuration control by linking test results to as-built documentation.
Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Control, or Systems Engineering.
Minimum 3 years' experience in system testing or commissioning of complex systems.
Knowledge of PLC systems, sensors, drives, and safety standards.
Strong documentation and comm

📌 Testing & Validation Specialist (Cataluña)
🏢 IFAE
📍 Cataluña