Senior Validation & Verification (V&V) Engineer (all genders)

We are looking for an experienced Senior Validation & Verification (V&V) Engineer (all genders) to join our Microliner aircraft development program. In this key technical role, you will lead and execute verification and validation activities to ensure that aircraft systems meet the applicable certification, performance, and safety requirements across the full lifecycle. You will work cross-functionally with propulsion and system engineering, certification, avionics, and test teams to help bring a clean-sheet electric aircraft from concept to certification and commercial operation.

• Define and lead the V&V strategy for aircraft systems and subsystems (including electric propulsion, energy storage, flight controls, avionics, etc.) in line with certification requirements (e.g., EASA CS-23, FAA Part 23, and emerging eAviation guidelines).
• Develop and manage system-level test plans, requirement traceability matrices, test cases, procedures, and compliance evidence throughout the development cycle.
• Drive the integration and verification process, from early development through to lab testing, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), ground testing, and later flight test campaigns.
• Ensure end-to-end traceability of requirements and verification evidence using our PLM tool 3D Experience.
• Lead system-level reviews and audits (PDR, CDR, TRR, V&V reviews) with internal teams and certification authorities.
• Ensure adherence to all engineering processes/standards.

• Engineering degree in Aerospace Engineering or related area. 
• Minimum 7 years of experience in aerospace V&V, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role, preferably on electric or novel aircraft systems.
• Strong working knowledge of aviation certification standards (ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-178C, DO-254, CS-23/Part 23, or equivalent).
• Hands-on experience in developing and executing V&V plans for integrated systems, particularly electric propulsion, energy systems, flight controls, and avionics.
• Proficiency with systems engineering and test management tools (e.g., 3DX, DOORS, Polarion, JIRA, MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW).
• Strong communication skills and experience leading technical teams and interfacing with regulatory authorities. Proven ability to prioritize, manage and execute multiple simultaneous tasks.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills in English, other European language would be a plus. 
• Positive thinking, “Can do” attitude and working nature characterized by self-initiative, solution orientation, eagerness to learn, grow and apply new skills.
• Passioned about aviation and electrification of aviation industry. 

• Be part of an ambitious team determined to shape the future of aviation.
• We are an in-office company, but we value flexibility and trust employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work or adjusting hours to accommodate personal commitments.
• Subsidized Urbansportsclub membership: your (mental) health is important for us.
• Become a part of our success with virtual stock options.
• Work in one of our offices in Munich or Delft. Enjoy the modern Balan Campus in Munich or work close to the innovative Aerospace TU Delft.
• Boost your professional as well as personal growth executing your own ideas and independent projects.
• Join our internal social events and retreats (e.g. cooking, game nights, sports).

VÆRIDION is a fast-growing deep tech start-up based in Munich, Germany. Since the restrictions by law on CO₂ emissions for domestic and short-haul air travel will stimulate Green Regional Air Mobility, we believe it's our mission to provide an aircraft for Zero emission regional flights.  
At VÆRIDION our goal is to develop, build and certify a full electric microliner carrying up to 9 passengers for Short-Haul and Regional Air Mobility by 2030. A full electric microliner is cleaner and cheaper to operate than other aeroplanes in its class, it  provides a better travel experience door to door up to 500 km. We offer new optimized design based on proven principles, around  proven and available technology in electric motors and batteries, that brings lowest risk and shortest route to certification.