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 standardsTranslate system and subsystem requirements into coherent verification objectives, ensuring traceability, coverage and consistencyDefine and govern the verification architecture : strategy, levels, test concepts and verification methodsAct as the company's reference authority for verification matters, providing technical guidance and supporting critical technical decisionsDefine verification environments, EGSE infrastructure, test procedures and plans required to validate spacecraft functions and operationsEnsure alignment across System Engineering, Flight Software, AIT/AIV, Mission Operations and Product AssuranceOversee verification campaigns, support anomaly investigation, root cause analysis and verification closureContribute to design reviews ( SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, QR ) with a strong verification-oriented perspectiveLead the evolution of verification methodologies, engineering practices and tools, capitalising on lessons learned10+ years of experience in spacecraft V&V, System Engineering, AIV/AIT,



Flight Software Validation or Mission OperationsProven experience leading verification activities at spacecraft, subsystem or mission levelKnowledge of ECSS standards and PUS concepts, spacecraft operations and TM/TC architecturesFamiliarity with Phase D/E of satellite production and launch test campaignsExperience with EGSE and test environments in C/D satellite project phasesKnowledge of mission control systems and operational environments (SCOS-2000, EGS-CC, MOIS, OpenMCT or similar)Ability to understand onboard software architectures and development lifecycleStrong analytical skills to process and interpret satellite telemetry dataHands-on experience with automation tools and scripting for S/C V&V and mission operationsExperience with verification automation frameworks, telemetry analysis and test-data processing environments is considered an assetHands-on experience in spacecraft or avionics integration and testing is considered a strong assetEnglish professional. Spanish, Italian or Portuguese are considered a plusEuropean passport required for security reasonsProactive, goal-oriented and able to coordinate multidisciplinary verification activities under demanding schedulesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsTeam player with the ability to collaborate with technical and business stakeholdersAbility to adapt in dynamic and fast-growing environmentsWhat we offerJoining agap2 Italia, an engineering and technology consulting companyInternational and structured environment with strategic space projectsOpportunity to work on Earth observation missions and next-generation spacecraftFlexible working arrangements: Madrid (Tres Cantos) office or remote in Italy, to be negotiatedPermanent employment contract with a gross annual salary ranging from €50,000 to €70,000, depending on experience and skills.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 V&V Architect (Madrid)
🏢 agap2 Italia
📍 Madrid