Junior IV&V Engineer Entry-Level
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Job Description
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
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This Junior IV&V Engineer Entry-Level position at jssolutions was posted on Feb 6, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Junior IV&V Engineer Entry-Level
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