Senior Embedded Software Verification and Validation Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Embedded Software Verification and Validation Engineer role is onsite in Huntsville, AL. Compensation is not specified. DESE Research provides technical and engineering solutions in defense, energy, space, and environment; this position supports testing and validation of target flight software and is contingent upon contract award. The engineer plans and performs verification activities for safety-critical embedded flight software, helping ensure requirements, coverage, and mission-assurance criteria are met. The role works across engineering and verification teams to identify defects and support reliable software integration.

What you'll do

• Plan, design, develop, and verify safety-critical software compliance
• define test parameters and coordinate flight-software requirements
• optimize software-in-the-loop testing pipelines and automation architectures
• analyze reliability, branch coverage, boundary conditions, fault injection, timing, and cybersecurity
• document test scope and verification criteria
• support test plans and procedures
• troubleshoot bugs, memory leaks, and operational crashes.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior embedded software engineer

verification and validation

flight software

safety-critical software

software testing

test automation

huntsville al

secret clearance

do-178c

embedded systems

contract award contingency

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• flexible work schedules
• flexible spending accounts
• company-paid life insurance
• performance bonuses
• education reimbursement
• paid personal leave for approved philanthropic activities
• vacation, sick, and holiday leave
• 401(k) profit sharing
• and promotion opportunities.

Why this role

Requires an active U.S. Secret clearance or ability to obtain one, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and 6+ years of software verification and validation experience. Position is contingent upon contract award.

About the employer

DESE Research, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.