Lead Embedded Software Verification &Validation Engineer - 50% travel required

Role overview Lead independent verification and validation (IV&V) for digital instrumentation and control systems used in nuclear applications. This is an engineering leadership role focused on deciding what to verify, how to test it, and what evidence proves compliance—rather than running tests. The position starts onsite in Wilmington, NC for roughly six months, then transitions to Nampa, ID for the remainder of the engagement, with relocation or approximately 50% travel acceptable.

Responsibilities - Direct IV&V activities across nuclear digital I&C and embedded control systems, setting verification strategy and acceptance criteria. - Translate system, hardware, software, firmware, interface, and performance requirements into test objectives and test requirements. - Plan, perform, witness, and evaluate component, subsystem, system, Factory Acceptance, and regression testing. - Assess objective evidence and test results to confirm requirements are met, flagging anomalies, incomplete evidence, and compliance risks. - Drive issue investigation, disposition, corrective action, retest, and closure; perform change-impact assessments to define regression scope. - Maintain configuration control of test environments, hardware, software, firmware, test media, and verification evidence, and lead customer-facing technical reviews.

Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Software Engineering, or a closely related discipline. - 10+ years of embedded software development experience, including proficiency in C and tooling such as GitLab, Jira, LDRA, Arm Development Studio, Visual Studio, and GDB. - Demonstrated experience building and executing V&V strategies for complex systems, including test plans, procedures, reports, and requirements traceability. - Strong grasp of configuration management and requirements-based testing, with sound judgment on verification strategy and objective evidence. - Background developing software in a safety-critical environment (e.g., DO-178 or ISO 26262). - US Citizen or US Person status, with willingness to travel extensively and support extended onsite assignments.

Nice to have - Familiarity with nuclear industry processes and standards. - Intermediate knowledge of scripting languages such as Python. - Experience adopting emerging technologies—generative AI, automation platforms, or digital assistants—into engineering workflows for continuous improvement.

Benefits and work setup - Reported pay range of $130,000–$150,000 USD, with compensation adjusted for experience and certifications. - Package includes competitive pay, medical/dental/life and disability coverage, 401(k) with employer match, professional development support, and a flexible, collaborative workplace. - Approximately 50% travel with onsite blocks of one to two weeks; relocation to the Boise–Nampa area is an option after the initial phase.