Systems Validation and Verification Engineer III

Airworthiness & Safety Assurance

Sky Grid, a Boeing Company, exists to open the sky for autonomous flight. Based in Austin, Texas, Sky Grid builds ground‑based high‑assurance third‑party services to enable the safe operations and airspace integration of highly automated and autonomous aircraft. Sky Grid also acts as a key operational nexus for advanced air mobility, integrating and managing data, infrastructure, access, and traffic to support seamless and efficient air traffic services.

The Sky Grid team is looking for a Systems Validation and Verification Engineer to support planning and execution of system validation, integration, and verification activities. In this role you will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to create test plans, design and execute manual and automated test cases, and document and maintain test results. You will ensure that industry standards and regulations, along with quality assurance practices, are implemented.

You will support integration testing which involves validating interfaces, data flow, and communication protocols to identify and resolve integration issues, and manage problem reports through resolution.

• Identify the validation and verification activities for system and subsystem requirements
• Develop validation and verification procedures and reports
• Identify the test setup and environment for “black‑box” systems
• Maintain validation and verification matrices

• Review system and subsystem requirements for accuracy, completeness, and testability
• Plan and conduct validation, integration, and verification activities for system and subsystem requirements per ARP 4754A criteria
• Work closely with functional teams to develop comprehensive test plans and procedures
• Identify and design the test setup and environment for “black‑box” systems
• Develop and execute test cases and methodologies, including manual and automated test approaches
• Execute complex test procedures in an evolving environment while identifying and documenting modifications
• Document and maintain test results and test reports
• Ensure the testing process aligns with industry standards, regulations, and quality assurance practices
• Prepare documentation, artifacts, and traces to support delivery and review of program deliverables
• Collaborate with customers in support of system integration
• Participate in technical reviews

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or related STEM degree.
• 7+ years of experience working in a highly technical, aerospace‑related industry.
• Experience in integration, verification, and validation of complex avionics or terrestrial systems.
• Experience in planning and conducting integration testing to ensure seamless collaboration.
• Experience with ARP 4754A.

• Advanced Engineering degree (Master’s) from an accredited institution.
• Familiarity with DO-178C, DO-254, and DO-331.
• Familiarity with testing network systems.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage from Day One
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  Immediate access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, including HSA and FSA options.
• Generous Retirement Contributions
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  Automatic company 401k contribution program with company matching to boost your retirement savings.
• Calm Annual Membership
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  Complimentary access to mindfulness and meditation resources.
• Discounted Class Pass Membership
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  Access to thousands of fitness studios and gyms nationwide.
• Investment in Your Growth
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  Annual stipend for learning and development to support continuous education and skill development.
• Engaging Team Activities
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  Quarterly team‑building events and celebrations organized by our dedicated culture committee.
• Fully Stocked Kitchen
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  Variety of snacks and beverages to keep you fueled throughout the day.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

An employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, if it does not pose undue hardship.