Full-Time

Lead Independent Verification/Validation Engineer

Ampersand Solutions Group

Ampersand Solutions Group

1-10 employees

Cybersecurity consulting, threat intelligence, investigations

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Huntsville, AL, USA

In Person

Some travel is required.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
QA & Testing (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Python
Software Testing
Java
C/C++
Linux/Unix

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Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in a related field, or an ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline.
  • At least 6 years of related experience, including software or systems testing activities.
  • Experience with C and C++.
  • Strong communication skills and customer-management expertise.
  • Experience with systems-level and interoperability-level testing of various systems.
  • Ability to travel as needed.
  • An active Department of Defense security clearance.
  • Ability to comply with all government-mandated COVID-19 policies and customer COVID-19 vaccination and testing mandates.
Responsibilities
  • Lead a team that develops and manages the systems engineering process for verifying that system and software products operate and comply with requirements or design.
  • Coordinate the test process, including test requirements, planning, execution, and reporting.
  • Provide technical expertise in testing and product knowledge.
  • Write test procedures and develop test plans.
  • Configure necessary hardware and operating environments to complete assigned testing.
  • Provide technical expertise on particular products, operating systems, and specialized environments.
  • Evaluate software-related products throughout all phases of the development life cycle, including software specifications, design verification, coding, testing, and results-data validation.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Master of Science degree in a related field.
  • Experience with Missile Defense Agency systems, especially Ground-Based Midcourse Defense Exo-atmosphere Kill Vehicle systems.
  • Experience with Python, Java, Ada, and other programming languages.
  • Experience generating test-report documentation.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Experience with static code analyzers such as HelixQAC, Code DX, CppCheck, Clang-Tidy, Fortify, and Coverity.
  • Linux operating-system experience.
  • Experience with embedded-system development, testing, and independent verification and validation.
  • Regression-testing experience.
  • Knowledge of and familiarity with IEEE 1012-1998.
Ampersand Solutions Group

Ampersand Solutions Group

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Ampersand Solutions Group provides cybersecurity and defense services to corporate and government clients. Its offerings include offensive and defensive cybersecurity operations, threat intelligence, counter-intelligence, Risk Management Framework compliance, and development of proprietary tools. A key activity is cyber attack investigations that trace threat origins, tactics, and intent and deliver concrete mitigation steps. The company also wins government contracts, such as Software Mission Assurance for the US Army CCDC AvMC S3I, supporting research, development, and sustainment of aviation and missile defense systems. Revenue comes from service-based contracts for cybersecurity consulting, investigations, and mission-support work. The goal is to help organizations detect, understand, and reduce cyber threats while strengthening defense systems through focused consulting, investigations, and engineering support.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Huntsville, Alabama

Founded

2018

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What believers are saying

  • 2026 hiring shows active demand for software, cyber, and contracts talent.
  • BeBee listings in August 2026 tie Ampersand to Army software mission assurance.
  • MDA SHIELD's $151 billion ceiling gives an enormous pipeline for future task orders.

What critics are saying

  • Army S3I contract ends 2026-02-04, risking revenue cliff if recompete slips.
  • Most credibility rides federal vehicles; a protest or failed task order leaves minimal diversification.
  • No visible commercial product business exists, making Ampersand existentially dependent on US government budgets.

What makes Ampersand Solutions Group unique

  • 2025 GSA MAS and 2025-12 MDA SHIELD win broaden federal access.
  • Ampersand pairs cybersecurity with IV&V, software safety, and mission assurance.
  • Huntsville-based team supports Army S3I, missile defense, and aviation systems.

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