Payload Systems Verification And Validation Engineer

Job Title: Payload Systems Verification and Validation Engineer

Job Description

As a Payload Systems Verification and Validation Engineer, you will define, analyze, and validate system and subsystem requirements for payloads. You will develop and execute verification plans, including defining test strategies, writing test procedures, and analyzing results.

Responsibilities

• Perform FDIR (Fault Detection and Recovery) related tasks.
• Lead or support system-level payload test campaigns, both at equipment and spacecraft level.
• Interface with payload hardware and software teams to ensure correct implementation and traceability of requirements.
• Participate in technical reviews and support anomaly investigation and resolution.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in platform verification software and validation.
• Experience with Verification and Validation (V&V) processes.
• Knowledge of flight software and satellite assembly integration and testing.
• Experience in requirements verification by test.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with space or constellation operations.
• Proficiency in automated testing.
• Knowledge of requirement management tools such as DOORS, Windchill, and JAMA.

Work Environment

This is a remote opportunity with 25% international travel to locations such as France, Italy, and Canada. During the summer months from June to September, one week of travel per month will be required. This position offers the chance to work for a unique commercial space company.

This is a Contract position based out of Columbia, Virginia.

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $90.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on May 20, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.