Senior V&V Engineer N3XT Interceptor C‑UAS (m/f/d)

About the Role

We are developing highly autonomous, high-performance interceptor systems for military and defense applications. These systems operate under extreme dynamic, environmental, and operational conditions and must meet the highest standards of correctness, robustness, and reliability. 

As a Senior Verification & Validation Engineer, you will own and shape the end-to-end V&V strategy for autonomous interceptor systems, spanning simulation, software, hardware, and system-level validation. Your work ensures that what we build not only works, but works predictably, repeatably, and safely under real operational conditions. 

This role requires deep experience with military or safety-critical systems, strong engineering judgment, and the authority to challenge designs when evidence is insufficient.

What is your Day to Day Mission:

• Owning the verification and validation strategy for autonomous Counter‑UAS interceptor systems

• Translating system, mission, and safety requirements into verifiable and testable criteria

• Designing and executing multi‑layer V&V activities across simulation, software, hardware, and system levels

• Performing model‑based, simulation‑driven verification and validation

• Executing Software‑in‑the‑Loop and Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop test campaigns

• Validating system‑level and flight‑test behavior under real operational conditions

• Verifying autonomy, guidance, navigation, and control behavior including edge cases and off‑nominal scenarios

• Defining and executing stress tests, fault‑injection campaigns, and robustness testing

• Assessing system behavior under degraded sensors, actuators, communication loss, and jamming conditions

• Evaluating performance under environmental disturbances and adversarial operational scenarios

• Defining acceptance criteria and readiness gates for prototype, pre‑series, and operational systems

• Collaborating closely with systems engineering, autonomy, controls, avionics, simulation, and flight‑test teams

• Supporting qualification, certification, and military customer acceptance activities

• Documenting V&V evidence suitable for audits, reviews, and defense customer evaluations

What You Bring to the Team

• Strong background in verification & validation, systems engineering, or test engineering for complex systems

• More than 7 years of professional experience in military, defense, aerospace, or other safety‑critical environments

• Deep understanding of requirement‑based verification and system‑level validation methodologies

• Experience with failure modes, hazard analysis, and risk assessment

• Hands‑on experience with SITL, HITL, and simulation‑driven testing

• Ability to reason about autonomous system behavior beyond component‑level correctness

• Confidence to challenge assumptions, test coverage, and “happy‑path” designs

• Structured, evidence‑driven mindset with strong documentation discipline

• As a plus

  • Experience with autonomous or semi‑autonomous weapon systems, UAVs, or interceptor platforms

  • Familiarity with military standards, NATO‑style qualification, and defense customer V&V expectations

  • Experience with fault injection, robustness testing, or Monte‑Carlo analysis

  • Understanding of control systems and flight dynamics

  • Exposure to electronic warfare, degraded environments, or contested operations

Why Join Quantum-Systems?

• Be at the forefront of next-generation Defence innovation.

• Work in a fast-paced, agile environment where your ideas make an impact.

• Collaborate with a team of industry pioneers who are ambitious, bold, and visionary.

• Opportunities for individual and professional growth in a globally recognized organization.

About us:

Quantum Systems specializes in the development, design, and production of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS). The company’s range of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) sUAS are built to maximize range and versatility and to provide operators with a seamless user experience. By integrating cutting-edge software capabilities, like edge computing and real-time AI-powered data processing, Quantum Systems is building next-generation UAS for clients in the defense, security, and public sectors.

How to Apply

Please include as your cover letter:

• A detailed description of your hands-on projects, including photos, GitHub links, and videos, drawings.