Senior Hardware Verification & Validation Engineer

Octagon Group; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology manufacturer in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Verification & Validation Engineer to own product-level testing and validation for innovative safety-critical electronic products. Responsibilities include developing test strategies, executing verification and validation activities, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering, proven experience in electronic product validation, and strong communication skills. This role offers the chance to shape V&V strategies and advance your engineering career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in verification and validation of electronic or electro‑mechanical products.
• Experience using automated test equipment.
• Knowledge of reliability analysis and failure mode assessment.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement product verification and validation strategies and test plans.
• Perform functional, performance and environmental testing on prototypes and production units.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Verification and validation of electronic products

Hands-on hardware testing

Scripting for test automation (Python or LabVIEW)

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Environmental chambers

Job description

A leading technology manufacturer in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Verification & Validation Engineer to own product-level testing and validation for innovative safety-critical electronic products. Responsibilities include developing test strategies, executing verification and validation activities, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering, proven experience in electronic product validation, and strong communication skills. This role offers the chance to shape V&V strategies and advance your engineering career in a supportive environment.