Senior 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

Senior Verification & Validation Engineer (Hardware/Electronic Products)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Cambridge

PLEASE NOTE: This is a Hardware / electronics verification and validation role. NOT SOFTWARE VALIDATION.

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

Qualifications

• 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
• 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.

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