We are looking for a

V&V; Architect

for a project in the

Space / Earth Observation

sector. The role will focus on Earth observation missions and next-generation spacecraft, playing a key part in defining verification and validation strategy. You will join a structured international environment.

You will be the technical reference for the

Verification & Validation (V&V;)

strategy of satellites and space missions. You will build plans, define testing and qualification strategies, and lead the evolution of verification methodologies across strategic programmes. You will work in an international context, interacting with System Engineering, Flight Software, AIT/AIV, Mission Operations and Product Assurance teams.

Define and maintain the

V&V; strategy

throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with

ECSS

standards

Translate system and subsystem requirements into coherent verification objectives, ensuring traceability, coverage and consistency

Define and govern the

verification architecture : strategy, levels, test concepts and verification methods

Act as the company's

reference authority

for verification matters, providing technical guidance and supporting critical technical decisions

Define verification environments,

EGSE

infrastructure, test procedures and plans required to validate spacecraft functions and operations

Ensure alignment across System Engineering, Flight Software, AIT/AIV, Mission Operations and Product Assurance

Oversee verification campaigns, support anomaly investigation, root cause analysis and verification closure

Contribute to design reviews ( SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, QR ) with a strong verification-oriented perspective

Lead the evolution of verification methodologies, engineering practices and tools, capitalising on lessons learned

10+ years of experience

in spacecraft V&V;, System Engineering, AIV/AIT,



Flight Software Validation or Mission Operations

Proven experience leading verification activities at spacecraft, subsystem or mission level

Knowledge of

ECSS

standards and

PUS

concepts, spacecraft operations and

TM/TC

architectures

Familiarity with

Phase D/E

of satellite production and launch test campaigns

Experience with

EGSE

and test environments in C/D satellite project phases

Knowledge of mission control systems and operational environments (SCOS-2000, EGS-CC, MOIS, OpenMCT or similar)

Ability to understand onboard software architectures and development lifecycle

Strong analytical skills to process and interpret satellite telemetry data

Hands-on experience with automation tools and scripting for S/C V&V; and mission operations

Experience with verification automation frameworks, telemetry analysis and test-data processing environments is considered an asset

Hands-on experience in spacecraft or avionics integration and testing is considered a strong asset

English professional . Spanish, Italian or Portuguese are considered a plus

European passport required

for security reasons

Proactive, goal-oriented and able to coordinate multidisciplinary verification activities under demanding schedules

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Team player with the ability to collaborate with technical and business stakeholders

Ability to adapt in dynamic and fast-growing environments

What we offer

Joining agap2 Italia, an engineering and technology consulting company

International and structured environment with strategic space projects

Opportunity to work on Earth observation missions and next-generation spacecraft

Adaptable working arrangements: Madrid (Tres Cantos) office or remote in Italy, to be negotiated

Permanent employment contract with a

gross annual salary

ranging from €50,000 to €70,000, depending on experience and skills.

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📌 V&V Architect (Santiago de Compostela)
🏢 agap2 Italia
📍 Santiago de Compostela