Junior IV&V Engineer Entry-Level

Job Description

The Junior IV&V Engineer supports independent verification and validation activities for Patriot missile system software at the Patriot Software Test Facility on Redstone Arsenal. Employed under the Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) team within the S3I Directorate, this role assists in evaluating software requirements, implementation, and testing to ensure compliance with system specifications, quality standards, and program objectives.

The position provides hands-on exposure to formal qualification testing, independent analysis, and participation in major program activities supporting mission-critical defense systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) activities for Patriot software programs.


• Review and analyze Formal Qualification Test (FQT) data to assess software performance, correctness, and compliance with requirements.


• Produce independent test and assessment reports documenting findings, discrepancies, risks, and recommendations.


• Verify, test, and evaluate software requirements, source code, and test cases throughout the software lifecycle.


• Conduct functional testing of Graphical User Interfaces (GUI), Hardware Status Monitor, and Initialization components.


• Support requirement traceability between system requirements, software design, implementation, and test results.


• Attend and support major program reviews, technical interchange meetings, and milestone events related to Patriot software.


• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams while maintaining IV&V independence and objectivity.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.


• 0-1 Years of Experience


• Understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC).


• Basic knowledge of software testing, verification, and validation principles.


• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to clearly document technical findings and communicate results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to defense, aerospace, or safety-critical systems.


• Familiarity with Formal Qualification Testing (FQT) or structured test environments.


• Experience with requirements verification, test execution, or software analysis.


• Familiarity with configuration management and defect tracking tools.


• Experience working in a government or DoD program environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Objective and independent technical judgment


• Strong written and verbal communication


• Ability to work in structured, process-driven environments


• Willingness to learn complex systems and technologies


• Professional integrity and attention to quality