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# IV&V [26158]

- **Company:** Sopra Steria GmbH
- **Location:** Darmstadt, Germany
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), NetCDF, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Modeling Language, Test Data, Data Processing, Scripting, Test Scripts
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1427ebc61484d70a

## About the Role

* 3+ years of experience in Systems Engineering and IV&V for Earth Observation missions, particularly at System and Ground Segment level.
 * Proven experience in IV&V of data processing systems and end-to-end processing chains, from data acquisition to L0/L1/L2 products, archiving and dissemination.
 * Knowledge of space and Ground Segment engineering processes and lifecycles, preferably ECSS.
 * Experience with requirements engineering and traceability tools, particularly DOORS.
 * Experience with formal testing, TRRs/TRBs, VCDs and VCBs.
 * Knowledge of CCSDS standards, including CFDP, and experience with CCSDS-based systems.
 * Experience in interface management and ICD definition.
 * Basic programming/scripting skills, preferably Python and Bash, for test automation, simulators and test data generation.
 * Experience managing test datasets, particularly CCSDS and NetCDF formats.
 * Knowledge of SysML and system modelling tools such as Enterprise Architect is an advantage.
 * Experience with Ground Station integration and IV&V for TT&C and Mission Data Acquisition is highly desirable.
 * Fluent English, with strong technical documentation and communication skills.

## Description

* Prepare and execute test specifications, test procedures, test data and test reports for system and Ground Segment IV&V activities.
 * Support the planning and coordination of verification and validation campaigns, including formal testing, Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) and Test Review Boards (TRBs).
 * Contribute to the automation of test procedures, test tools and test environments, including the preparation and management of test data.
 * Support software and hardware integration, deployment, configuration and verification activities.
 * Maintain requirements-to-test traceability using tools such as DOORS and VERDI.
 * Participate in anomaly investigation, verification control activities and Verification Control Boards (VCBs).
 * Prepare and maintain Verification Control Documents (VCDs) and verification reports.
 * Support system commissioning, rehearsals and launch preparation activities.


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