Manager – Verification & Validation (V&V)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Manager – Verification & Validation (V&V) to lead V&V activities for airborne safety-critical electronic systems. The role focuses on planning, execution, and compliance of verification processes in line with DO-254 and certification requirements governed by CEMILAC.

The candidate will be responsible for driving structured V&V processes, ensuring traceability, managing teams, and interfacing with certification authorities, while working closely with design, system, and quality teams.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

Lead end-to-end Verification & Validation (V&V) activities for FPGA-based and electronic hardware systems.

Define verification strategies, methodologies, and plans aligned with project and certification requirements.

Oversee execution of static and dynamic verification using industry-standard tools (Questa Lint, Questa Inspect, Questa Prime etc.).

Ensure comprehensive coverage through simulation, analysis, and testing approaches.

Compliance & Certification

Ensure adherence to DO-254 V&V processes and guidelines.

Drive preparation and review of V&V lifecycle data including test plans, procedures, cases, reports, and compliance matrices.

Maintain complete traceability between requirements, design, and verification artifacts.

Interface with certification authorities such as CEMILAC and support audits and reviews.

Project & Team Management

Manage and mentor a team of V&V engineers.

Plan schedules, allocate resources, and track progress across multiple programs.

Identify risks in verification activities and implement mitigation strategies.

Coordinate closely with design, system engineering, QA, and program management teams.

Verification Oversight

Review and approve verification plans, test cases, procedures, and reports.

Ensure effective execution of RTL simulation, linting, and advanced verification techniques.

Guide debugging and root cause analysis of design and system-level issues.

Oversee validation activities ensuring readiness for certification reviews.

Documentation & Quality

Ensure development of complete and compliant V&V documentation aligned with aerospace standards.

Participate in and lead lifecycle reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.).

Ensure adherence to configuration management and version control practices.

Domain Knowledge

Working knowledge of DO-254 V&V lifecycle.

Familiarity with certification workflows involving CEMILAC, FAA, or EASA.

Experience in safety-critical and regulated environments.

Skill & Experience

Experience:

Around 10 years of relevant experience in hardware Verification & Validation, with strong exposure to DO-254 compliance.

Prior experience in technical leadership or team management roles preferred.

Experience in aerospace/defence certification environments is highly desirable.

Additional / Preferred Skills

Experience with requirement management tools such as IBM DOORS.

Proficiency in scripting languages (TCL, Python, Perl) for automation.

Familiarity with PLM/ALM tools for lifecycle and configuration management.

Exposure to robustness testing, FMEA, and reliability analysis techniques.

Postgraduate qualification or certification in VLSI Design is an advantage.

Soft Skills

Strong leadership and team management capabilities.

Effective communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

Ability to manage multiple verification streams in a compliance-driven environment.

Analytical thinking and problem-solving orientation.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

On-time delivery of FPGA and embedded deliverables.

Compliance with certification and audit requirements.

Quality metrics including defect density and rework.

Team productivity and capability development.