Junior IV&V Engineer Entry-Level

Junior Ivv Engineer

The Junior IV&V Engineer supports independent verification and validation activities for Patriot missile system software at the Patriot Software Test Facility on Redstone Arsenal. Employed under the Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) team within the S3I Directorate, this role assists in evaluating software requirements, implementation, and testing to ensure compliance with system specifications, quality standards, and program objectives.

The position provides hands-on exposure to formal qualification testing, independent analysis, and participation in major program activities supporting mission-critical defense systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) activities for Patriot software programs.
• Review and analyze Formal Qualification Test (FQT) data to assess software performance, correctness, and compliance with requirements.
• Produce independent test and assessment reports documenting findings, discrepancies, risks, and recommendations.
• Verify, test, and evaluate software requirements, source code, and test cases throughout the software lifecycle.
• Conduct functional testing of Graphical User Interfaces (GUI), Hardware Status Monitor, and Initialization components.
• Support requirement traceability between system requirements, software design, implementation, and test results.
• Attend and support major program reviews, technical interchange meetings, and milestone events related to Patriot software.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams while maintaining IV&V independence and objectivity.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 0-1 Years of Experience
• Understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Basic knowledge of software testing, verification, and validation principles.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to clearly document technical findings and communicate results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to defense, aerospace, or safety-critical systems.
• Familiarity with Formal Qualification Testing (FQT) or structured test environments.
• Experience with requirements verification, test execution, or software analysis.
• Familiarity with configuration management and defect tracking tools.
• Experience working in a government or DoD program environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Objective and independent technical judgment
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to work in structured, process-driven environments
• Willingness to learn complex systems and technologies
• Professional integrity and attention to quality