Verification & Validation Engineer

Redline Group Ltd; Ickleford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation seeks a Verification & Validation Engineer based in Cambridge. The ideal candidate will define and deliver comprehensive strategies, perform functional testing, and mentor junior engineers. Knowledge in hardware testing, scripting, and experience in regulated industries are essential. You will work with advanced safety technologies and contribute to improving product quality. Benefits include a pension plan, bonus, and private healthcare.

Benefits

Pension up to 10.5%

Bonus

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Proven experience in verification and validation of various products.
• Hands-on experience in hardware testing and automated test processes.
• Strong knowledge of reliability analysis and failure mode assessments.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver comprehensive verification and validation strategies.
• Create detailed test plans and acceptance criteria.
• Perform functional and environmental testing on prototypes.

Skills

Verification and validation of products

Hardware testing

Automated test environments

Scripting languages (Python, LabVIEW)

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Mentoring engineers

Knowledge of EMC/EMI testing

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Analysers

Signal generators

Environmental chambers

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

• 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.
• Define, introduce, and improve V&V KPIs to drive efficiency and quality.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in verification and validation of industrial, commercial, medical, or consumer products.
• Hands‑on experience in hardware testing and automated test environments.
• Strong working knowledge of test equipment including oscilloscopes, analysers, signal generators, and environmental chambers.
• Experience using scripting languages such as Python or LabVIEW for test automation.
• Knowledge of reliability analysis and failure mode assessment techniques.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to lead test activities, influence stakeholders, and mentor engineers.
• Experience in regulated or safety‑critical industries such as fire safety, automotive, aerospace, or medical devices.
• Knowledge of EMC/EMI testing and environmental stress screening.
• Certifications such as Six Sigma, ISTQB, or CQI.

Benefits

• Pension up to 10.5%
• Bonus
• Private healthcare

If this Verification & Validation Engineer job based in Cambridge could be of interest, send your CV to the provided link or call Ben on the shared contact number.