About Sarla Aviation
Sarla Aviation is at the forefront of revolutionizing urban air mobility with its cutting-edge eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-off and Landing) aircraft featuring innovative tilt-rotor technology. Sarla Aviation, a pioneer in the development of sustainable, efficient, and safe air transportation systems, is dedicated to influencing the future of aviation.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Verification & Validation (V&V) Engineer to join our embedded software team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and executing V&V activities for safety-critical embedded software systems developed for aerospace and UAS applications. This is a senior role requiring deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and a thorough understanding of aerospace certification standards.
Key Responsibilities
Verification & Validation
Plan, design, and execute verification and validation activities for safety-critical embedded software in accordance with DO-178C and related standards
Develop and review Test Plans, Test Procedures, Test Cases, and Test Reports
Perform requirements-based testing, structural coverage analysis (MC/DC, statement, branch, decision), and robustness testing
Execute Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing
Conduct reviews of software requirements, design documents, and source code from a V&V perspective
Ensure traceability between requirements, design, implementation, and tests
Identify, document, and track software defects through to resolution
Standards & Compliance
Ensure all V&V activities comply with applicable aerospace standards including DO-178C, DO-254, DO-160, and MIL-STD
Support DER (Designated Engineering Representative) and certification authority reviews
Contribute to Software Accomplishment Summary (SAS) and Plan for Software Aspects of Certification (PSAC)
Maintain compliance with quality management systems and configuration management processes
Leadership & Collaboration
Lead V&V activities across the project lifecycle from requirements phase through to certification
Mentor and guide junior V&V engineers
Collaborate closely with software developers, systems engineers, and project managers
Participate in technical reviews, audits.
Provide technical input to project planning and scheduling
Tools & Automation
Develop and maintain automated test scripts and test frameworks
Manage test environments, test benches, and HIL simulation setups
Maintain test documentation and configuration management of test artefacts
Required Qualifications & Experience
Education
~ Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field

Experience

7+ years of experience in Verification & Validation of embedded software
Minimum 5 years in aerospace, UAS, or other safety-critical domains
Demonstrated experience with DAL A, B, or C software certification projects

Technical Skills
Deep knowledge of DO-178C (Software Considerations in Airborne Systems)
Familiarity with DO-254 (Hardware), DO-160 (Environmental), and ARP4754A (Systems)
Strong understanding of structural coverage analysis — MC/DC coverage in particular
Experience with HIL / SIL / PIL testing environments
Proficiency with V&V tools and RTRT (Rational Test RealTime)
Experience with requirements management tools: DOORS, Polarion, Jama
Familiarity with configuration management tools: Git, SVN, ClearCase
Defect tracking: JIRA,
Programming/scripting: C, C++, Python for test scripting
Understanding of RTOS environments (e.g., VxWorks, PikeOS, Linux)
Knowledge of communication protocols: UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553
Standards Knowledge

RTCA DO-178C / ED-12C

RTCA DO-254 / ED-80

RTCA DO-160 / ED-14

ARP4754A

MIL-STD-882 (System Safety)
EUROCAE standards (advantageous)
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience with UAS / UAV embedded systems
Familiarity with ARINC 653 partitioning and IMA (Integrated Modular Avionics)
Knowledge of Model-Based Development (MBD) using MATLAB/Simulink and auto-code generation
Experience with formal methods or static analysis tools (Polyspace, Coverity, MISRA-C)
Exposure to Agile / DevOps in a safety-critical context
FAA / EASA DER experience or interaction
Active security clearance (advantageous)
Key Competencies
Technical depth - Strong grasp of embedded software V&V from unit to system level
Attention to detail - Meticulous in test design, execution, and documentation
Problem solving - Able to diagnose complex software failures in embedded environments
Communication - Clear written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Independence - Able to lead V&V efforts with minimal supervision
Mentoring - Willing to guide and develop junior team members
Why Join Us
Be a part of a world-class team in an environment where your work directly contributes to shaping the future of urban air mobility.
Thrive in our culture of diversity, inclusion, and innovation, where your unique perspectives and ideas are valued.
Enjoy a competitive compensation package, with opportunities for growth and development in a rapidly evolving industry.
Sarla Aviation is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, championing equality and empowering every individual. We believe that our strength lies in our differences, not just our similarities. Therefore, we warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. Join us at Sarla Aviation, where your unique background and perspective are not just welcomed—they are celebrated.

Senior Hardware Validation Engineer

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