Senior Verification & Validation Engineer

About the Opportunity:
A leading technology manufacturer in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Verification & Validation Engineer to take ownership of product-level testing and validation across a range of innovative safety-critical electronic products used worldwide.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing test strategies, executing verification and validation activities, and ensuring products meet design specifications, industry standards, and customer expectations. You will also play a key part in mentoring junior engineers and influencing engineering quality across the wider team.

Key Responsibilities:

Create and implement product verification and validation strategies and test plans
Define test cases, acceptance criteria, and test procedures
Perform functional, performance and environmental testing on prototypes and production units
Use both automated test equipment and manual testing techniques
Analyse test results, identify the root cause of failures and recommend corrective actions
Support product approvals, audits and certification activities
Produce detailed test reports and maintain full requirements traceability
Work closely with design, manufacturing, quality and compliance teams
Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge sharing across the team
Drive continuous improvement across V&V processes, tools and KPIs

Essential Skills & Experience:

Degree in Engineering or related discipline
Proven experience in verification and validation of electronic or electro-mechanical products
Hands-on hardware testing experience
Experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators and environmental chambers

Experience with automated test equipment
Scripting experience for test automation (Python or LabVIEW)
Knowledge of reliability analysis and failure mode assessment
Strong communication and technical documentation skills
Ability to take ownership of projects and lead V&V activities

Desirable:

Experience working with safety-critical or regulated products
Knowledge of EMC/EMI testing and environmental stress screening
Six Sigma, ISTQB, CQI or similar certification

Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering organisation where your work has a real-world impact. You will be given autonomy, technical responsibility, and the chance to shape verification and validation strategies while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Applicants must be entitled to work in the UK.

Interested? Apply today to be considered for the Senior Verification & Validation Engineer position based in Cambridge.