Verification & Validation Engineer

Redline Group; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in safety technologies based in Cambridge is seeking a Verification & Validation Engineer. The successful candidate will define and deliver V&V strategies, create test plans, and perform testing on prototypes and production units. You will analyze test data, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and provide technical leadership to junior engineers. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance product robustness and work with a team of dedicated professionals. Competitive salary and opportunities for growth are included.

Qualifications

• Experience in defining and delivering V&V strategies for safety and detection technologies.
• Ability to create detailed test plans, cases, and procedures.
• Proficiency in functional and performance testing.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver comprehensive V&V strategies for products.
• Create detailed test plans aligned to industry standards.
• Perform functional, performance, and environmental testing.

Skills

Test plan creation

Automated testing

Root cause analysis

Regulatory standards compliance

Technical leadership

Job description

I have an exciting opportunity for you as a Verification & Validation Engineer with a well-established organisation specialising in advanced safety and detection technologies based in Cambridge.

Key responsibilities of the Verification & Validation Engineer job based in Cambridge:

• Define and deliver comprehensive verification and validation strategies for current and future products.
• Create detailed test plans, test cases, procedures, and acceptance criteria aligned to design specifications and industry standards.
• Perform functional, performance, and environmental testing on prototypes and production units.
• Utilise both automated test equipment (ATE) and manual testing techniques.
• Analyse test data, identify root causes of failures, and recommend effective corrective actions.
• Ensure products meet applicable regulatory and approval standards (e.G. EN, FM, UL, VdS).
• Support certification activities, audits, and approval body testing.
• Produce detailed test reports, validation summaries, and compliance documentation.
• Maintain full traceability between requirements, test cases, and test results.
• Work closely with design, manufacturing, quality, and compliance teams to improve product robustness.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior engineers.
• Identify opportunities to enhance V&V methodologies, tools, and processes....