Verification & Validation Engineer
19 hours ago
Cambridge
I have an exciting opportunity for you as a Verification & Validation Engineer with a well-established organisation specialising in advanced safety and detection technologies based in Cambridge. Key responsibilities of the Verification & Validation Engineer job based in Cambridge: • Define and deliver comprehensive verification and validation strategies for current and future products., • Create detailed test plans, test cases, procedures, and acceptance criteria aligned to design specifications and industry standards., • Perform functional, performance, and environmental testing on prototypes and production units., • Utilise both automated test equipment (ATE) and manual testing techniques., • Analyse test data, identify root causes of failures, and recommend effective corrective actions., • Ensure products meet applicable regulatory and approval standards (e.G. EN, FM, UL, VdS)., • Support certification activities, audits, and approval body testing., • Produce detailed test reports, validation summaries, and compliance documentation., • Maintain full traceability between requirements, test cases, and test results., • Work closely with design, manufacturing, quality, and compliance teams to improve product robustness., • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior engineers., • Identify opportunities to enhance V&V methodologies, tools, and processes., • Define, introduce, and improve V&V KPIs to drive efficiency and quality. Skills & experience required for the Verification & Validation Engineer job based in Cambridge: • Proven experience in verification and validation of industrial, commercial, medical, or consumer products., • Hands-on experience in hardware testing and automated test environments., • Strong working knowledge of test equipment including oscilloscopes, analysers, signal generators, and environmental chambers., • Experience using scripting languages such as Python or LabVIEW for test automation., • Knowledge of reliability analysis and failure mode assessment techniques., • Excellent analytical, communication, and technical documentation skills., • Ability to lead test activities, influence stakeholders, and mentor engineers., • Experience in regulated or safety-critical industries such as fire safety, automotive, aerospace, or medical devices., • Knowledge of EMC/EMI testing and environmental stress screening., • Certifications such as Six Sigma, ISTQB, or CQI. Benefits for the Verification & Validation Engineer job in Cambridge: • Pension up to 10.5%, • Bonus, • Private healthcare If this Verification & Validation Engineer job based in Cambridge could be of interest, send your CV to or call Ben on 01582 878816