Aircraft Verification Engineer
Role summary
ALTEN Technology is seeking an Aircraft Verification Engineer to develop and execute aircraft-level verification test cases derived from system requirements and regulatory standards. The role involves ensuring end-to-end traceability, authoring verification artifacts, and supporting integration and execution across various testing environments, including ground and flight tests. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with development and compliance objectives, and contribute to process improvements. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and experience with FAA certification processes are required.
We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
Key Responsibilities
Develop aircraft-level verification test cases derived from system requirements and applicable regulatory standards
Ensure end-to-end traceability between requirements, verification methods, test cases, and results
Author, review, and maintain key verification artifacts, including:
Verification PlansTest Procedures and Automated Test ScriptsVerification Reports and Compliance DocumentationSupport the integration and execution of verification activities across multiple environments, including:Ground testing (bench testing, iron bird, system integration labs)Flight test verification programsCollaborate with systems engineering, safety, and certification teams to ensure alignment with development and compliance objectivesContribute to continuous improvement of verification processes, tools, and methodologies
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fieldExperience with FAA certification processes (Part 23, Part 27, or similar)Familiarity with ARP4754A and ARP4761 development and safety assessment processesExposure to DO-160 environmental testing standardsExperience supporting flight test programs and verification activitiesStrong understanding of systems engineering principles, requirements validation, and verification methodologiesExperience with scripting or automation tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or similar)Experience working in integrated test environments (iron bird, SIL/HIL systems)Knowledge of requirements management and traceability tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama, Polarion)Familiarity with data analysis and test automation frameworksStrong technical writing and documentation skills
Salary Range: $100,000-$125,000
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
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