Software Validation Engineer

Software Validation & Verification Engineer

Location - Sandwich, Kent

• Profit sharing scheme
• Stakeholder pension
• Death in service scheme
• Employee rewards and recognition initiatives

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Software Validation & Verification Engineer to join an established engineering team working on advanced electro‑mechanical products within a highly regulated environment.

This role will focus on developing and implementing robust software and firmware V&V processes, creating effective test environments and supporting the delivery of reliable, high-quality products. You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and play a key role in software quality throughout the full product lifecycle.

• Develop, document and execute software and firmware validation and verification activities
• Create and maintain software test environments and processes
• Support the design, development and testing of software solutions
• Participate in Agile team activities including stand‑ups, planning, reviews and retrospectives
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for software systems
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and test records
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering projects
• Work in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 procedures and company standards

• Strong background in software validation and verification
• Experience working across the full software lifecycle
• Commercial experience with:
  • C
  • C++
  • C# .NET
  • Visual Studio
• Experience with in Agile/Scrum environments
• Experience testing safety‑critical functions
• Ability to create and capture software/firmware test requirements
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills
• Able to manage workloads and projects to agreed deadlines

• LabVIEW
• Embedded software development
• Android/cross‑platform application development
• Understanding of electronics and schematic reviews
• Experience working with electro‑mechanical products

• Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain SC level security clearance.
• A full UK driving licence and valid passport are required as occasional customer and supplier visits may be involved.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender re‑assignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.