Verification & Validation Engineer

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Verification & Validation Engineer at a leading European space technology company. Focused on software validation, test automation, and verification processes in hybrid work environment.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeAthens • 🇬🇷 GreeceMid-LevelSenior💰 €32,000 - €45,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSubversionTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create validation test case specifications (VTS) for requirements based on technical specification TS (based on SRS and ICD, see inputs section of this document)
Creation of traceability between requirements and test cases
Development and execution of test scripts (XML based) for test cases using the internal tool TSVF (TS-Level Validation Framework)
Creation of Software Validation Test Reports (SVR) with the Atlassian Jira/Xray toolchain
Processing (creation, verification, and closure) of software problem reports (SPR)
Processing (creation, verification, and closure) of software change requests (SCR)
Fixing of test script issues within own developed test cases or already existing test cases

Requirements

What you’ll need

MSc in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or a related field
Strong interest in onboard software and space missions
Basic understanding of:
Software development lifecycle
Verification & validation processes
Systems engineering concepts (requirements, interfaces, traceability)
Analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to work with complex technical systems
Familiarity with at least some of the following:
Test automation or scripting (e.g. XML, Python)
Version control tools (SVN, Git)
Jira or similar issue tracking tools
English (proficient level, required); German is a plus
Motivation to learn tools, standards, and processes used in ESA and large European space programs
Military service obligations fulfilled (for male Greek citizens)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Direct contribution to validation of flight software for a satellite mission
Hands-on experience with professional V&V toolchains (TSVF, Jira/Xray, CI pipelines) and mentoring by experienced engineers
Collaborative, high‑trust culture that values initiative, asking questions early, and taking calculated risks. Exposure to an international leading space industry environment through daily interactions with
Private health insurance, flexible hours, remote work on a case by case basis, training/certification budget, business travel opportunities, and benefit vouchers.
Opportunities to grow in software V&V, systems engineering, and space project lifecycle activities

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Hard Skills & Tools

test case specificationstest scriptsXMLtest automationscriptingsoftware validationverification processesvalidation frameworksystems engineeringtraceability

Soft Skills

analytical mindsetattention to detailability to work with complex technical systemsmotivation to learn

Certifications

MSc in Aerospace EngineeringMSc in Computer ScienceMSc in Embedded Systems