OHB is seeking for its Telescopes Business Unit a
Verification and Validation SW Engineer m/f Ref. V&V; SW Tele_2026
The Telescope Department at OHB Italia is dedicated to the design, development, integration, and deployment of remotely operated optical telescopes supporting international Space Safety initiatives, including Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST) and Near-Earth Object (NEO) detection. Our Flyeye Telescope, renowned for its wide field of view and high automation, plays a vital role in planetary defense by continuously scanning the sky for hazardous space objects. Join a growing, high-tech environment and contribute to delivering advanced telescope systems from design to deployment in some of the most iconic observatory sites around the globe.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Verification & Validation (V&V;) SW Engineer to ensure that the SW meets exact specifications, software readiness, system control functionality, and effective commissioning of Flyeye telescopes during deployment campaigns.



This role is responsible for developing and executing verification and validation activities, diagnostics, end-to-end testing, and system stabilization during commissioning on site. You will collaborate closely with software developers, systems engineers, quality assurance teams, and other stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle to identify defects, verify compliance with specifications, and support the delivery of reliable, high-quality software solutions. The role requires experience with software testing methodologies and automation frameworks, and a solid understanding of software development processes; strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to coordinate software, interfaces, and commissioning logic within a multidisciplinary field team. You will be responsible for testing, installing and configuring system control software, leading functional, integration and end-to-end tests, driving first-line troubleshooting, and coordina

📌 Verification and Validation SW Engineer m/f Ref. V&V SW Tele_2026 (Italia)
🏢 Ohb Italia
📍 Italia