Lead Validation & Verification Engineer

Redline Group; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Redline Group in London seeks a Lead Validation & Verification Engineer with strong high voltage systems and embedded testing experience to join a global engineering leader in fibre-optic and subsea cable manufacturing.

You will lead VVQ activities, define test architectures, coordinate qualification campaigns and mentor engineers while ensuring HV, EMI/EMC and safety standards compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in embedded system testing, validation and qualification.
• Hands-on HV power systems and safety-critical environments.
• Familiarity with IEC 62368, ETS 300 386, EN61000-4 and EN55022 standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead VVQ activities for HV PFE systems and system-level testing.
• Develop plans, strategies, and qualification methodologies for hardware and software.
• Coordinate internal and external qualification campaigns including EMI/EMC and safety testing.
• Mentor engineers and coordinate with partners and production teams.
• Ensure compliance with HV safety and reliability standards.

Skills

HV systems testing

Embedded testing

VVQ planning

Test automation

HIL/SIL test benches

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Test benches

Job description

Lead Validation & Verification Engineer- High Voltage Systems

We are seeking a Lead Validation & Verification Engineer with strong high voltage systems, embedded testing, verification, validation and qualification experience to join a leading engineering organisation based in Southeast London. This is an exciting opportunity to join a global leader within advanced fibre-optic and subsea cable manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities for the Lead Validation & Verification Engineer based in London:

• Lead verification, validation and qualification activities for high voltage PFE systems, including system-level testing.
• Develop VVQ plans, test strategies, qualification methodologies and validation processes for hardware and embedded control systems.
• Define test architectures, software/hardware interfaces, test data flows and integration points for validation activities.
• Plan and coordinate internal and external qualification campaigns including EMI/EMC, environmental and safety testing.
• Develop and execute test plans, analyse results, produce technical reports and drive issue resolution.
• Prototype, validate and commission new test setups, rigs, jigs, simulations and automated test solutions.
• Debug complex hardware and software issues using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, HIL/SIL test benches and related tools.
• Provide technical leadership to engineers and subcontractors, mentoring best practice across embedded testing, HV systems and qualification processes.
• Work closely with hardware, software, mechanical, production, quality, supply chain and external regulatory/test partners.
• Ensure compliance with relevant HV, safety, EMC and reliability standards.

Key Requirements for the Lead Validation & Verification Engineer based in London:

• Degree, HND or HNC in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in embedded system testing, validation and qualification.
• Hands-on experience with high voltage power systems, Power Feed Equipment, complex electronics or similar safety-critical systems.
• Strong experience developing verification, validation and qualification plans, test reports and technical specifications.
• Proven ability to lead system-level testing, product qualification and compliance activities.
• Experience with test automation, HIL/SIL test benches, lab instrumentation and fault diagnostics.
• Familiarity with standards such as IEC 62368, ETS 300 386, EN61000-4 and EN55022.
• Experience working with external test houses or regulatory agencies such as UL or TUV would be beneficial.