Verification and Validation Certification Engineer

RSI Europe is a rapidly growing defense technology company based in Vilnius, Lithuania, developing and producing advanced remotely operated systems for modern military operations. Our mission is to empower armed forces with reliable, innovative, and field-proven solutions that enhance operational efficiency and safety. We are looking for a detail-oriented and technically strong Verification and Validation Certification Engineer to join our engineering team and take ownership of product certification activities. We are looking for someone with a solid technical foundation and a good understanding of testing and certification processes. In this role, you will ensure that our products meet relevant international, military, and industry standards. You will interpret technical standards, translate them into practical testing requirements, and coordinate certification activities from planning through to final documentation. You will work closely with our R&D team, conduct pre-compliance testing in our in-house laboratory, and collaborate with external testing laboratories, certification bodies, and international partners. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with technical standards, understanding complex testing requirements, and ensuring that products meet the highest levels of reliability and compliance.

Key Responsibilities
• Interpret international and military standards (IEC, STANAG, MIL-STD) and translate them into clear, measurable, and testable requirements.
• Define, develop, and maintain certification plans for new and existing products.
• Plan and perform pre-compliance testing in the in-house laboratory.
• Attend, coordinate, and support certification testing at external laboratories.
• Analyze certification test failures, identify root causes, and collaborate with R&D teams to define and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare, review, and maintain technical documentation, certification records, and formal test reports.
• Ensure testing activities and documentation comply with applicable standards and certification requirements. Requirements
• Knowledge of military standards and regulations, particularly MIL-STD and STANAG.
• Ability to understand test setups, fixtures, measurement methods, and measurement uncertainty.
• Experience with environmental testing, particularly temperature, vibration, and impact testing.
• Ability to read and interpret flight logs, telemetry, and other technical data logs.
• Understanding of material properties, including metals, plastics, coatings, and carbon fiber composites.
• Basic knowledge of electronics and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).
• Solid understanding of test methodologies, testing techniques, test automation and verification principles.
• Experience working with certification processes or external testing laboratories would be an advantage.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex technical standards.
• Excellent written communication skills, particularly when preparing formal technical reports for customers, authorities, and certification bodies.
• A structured and methodical approach to planning, conducting, and documenting tests.
• Clear and confident communication, both in writing and in person.
• Strong attention to detail and a high sense of responsibility.
• Professional and respectful conduct when working with international partners, external laboratories, and military units.

What We Offer
• Unique opportunity to join a high-growth company in the scaling stage.
• Opportunity to help Ukraine win.
• Flexible work hours and hybrid work.
• Frequent team-building events, free parking, pet-friendly office, private health insurance after the probation period, and of course the best and most supportive team.
• Results-based bonuses.
• Salary ranges from 2800 EUR (gross) to 3800 EUR (gross). The final offer will depend on your qualifications, competencies, and professional experience.