V&V Systems Lead

The role

You will serve as the master architect of the overall Verification and Validation framework. You will oversee the complete V&V lifecycle and own the Verification Traceability Matrix to prove safety cases.

What you will do

• Architect and govern the multi-pillar validation methodology
• Own the empirical evidence layer of Gatik's safety case
• Build and enforce direct end-to-end traceability between requirements and test results
• Serve as a technical sign-off authority for software and fleet updates
• Align testing strategies across Simulation, HIL Bench, Track, and Field Deployment teams
• Prepare V&V summary packages and present evidence to internal safety boards and third-party auditors

Required qualifications

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or Aerospace Engineering
• 8+ years leading systems verification and validation programs for safety-critical autonomous systems, aerospace, or automotive platforms
• Mastery of the system V-model development lifecycle and safety standards (ISO 26262, UL 4600, ISO 21448)
• Proven track record leading release gate sign-offs for safety-critical commercial products
• Mastery of requirement management platforms (Jama, DOORS) and test execution tools
• Deep understanding of how to balance virtual testing (SIL/HIL) with physical testing (Track/Fleet)

Nice to have

• Direct experience leading the V&V sign-off for a fully commercialized, uncrewed autonomous vehicle system
• Background managing cross-functional technical teams across hardware, software, and field operations

About the company

Gatik is a leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics providing autonomous transportation-as-a-service solutions. The company focuses on short-haul, B2B logistics for Fortune 500 retailers.