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

- - Solid 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.

📌 Manager – Verification & Validation (V&V) (India)
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📍 India