Lead Electronic Verification & Validation Engineer

Dahl Consulting; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 103,320 - 110,208; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity for career advancement

Job summary

Dahl Consulting is seeking a Lead Electronic Verification & Validation Engineer in Dayton, OH. You will lead validation strategies for advanced electronic sensing systems and ensure product reliability and quality.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, a strong understanding of verification methodologies, and proven collaboration skills across engineering teams. The position offers competitive hourly compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of electronic product development processes.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and own DVP&R activities.
• Experience tracking non-conformances and driving effective resolution of validation failures.

Responsibilities

• Lead validation efforts for cutting-edge inertial measurement units.
• Develop and maintain Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) documentation.
• Plan and execute validation activities across simulation, lab testing, and field validation.

Skills

Electronic product development processes

Verification and validation methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

FMEA

Reliability engineering principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field

Job description

Title: Lead Electronic Verification & Validation Engineer

Location: Dayton, OH

Job Type: Contract (12 Months)

Compensation: $75.00-80.00/hr

Industry: Global Technology

About the Role

Our client, a global technology company specializing in advanced positioning, sensing, and automation solutions for industrial and off‑highway applications, is seeking a Lead Electronic Verification & Validation Engineer. In this role, you will lead validation efforts for cutting‑edge inertial measurement units (IMUs) and electronic sensing systems used in rugged, real‑world environments.

This position plays a critical role in bridging digital design with physical performance—ensuring products meet the highest standards of reliability, durability, and quality in demanding operating conditions.

Job Description

The Lead Electronic Verification & Validation Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing comprehensive validation strategies for electronic sensing systems. This role drives structured, risk‑based validation practices and supports product development from concept through release.

Key Responsibilities

Validation Planning & Strategy

• Develop and maintain Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) documentation
• Translate system requirements, risk assessments, and FMEA outputs into validation strategies
• Define acceptance criteria and ensure full validation coverage

Test Execution & Coordination

• Plan and execute validation activities across simulation, lab testing, hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL), environmental testing, and field validation
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams and external testing partners
• Ensure test readiness, proper documentation, and high‑quality execution

Evaluation, Reporting & Release Support

• Review validation results for accuracy, completeness, and traceability
• Provide technical recommendations and feedback based on findings
• Support product release decisions by ensuring validation objectives are met

Cross‑Functional Leadership

• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, firmware, and systems engineering teams
• Align validation plans with program timelines and resource availability
• Drive continuous improvement of validation processes, workflows, and best practices

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• Strong understanding of electronic product development processes
• Experience with verification and validation methodologies and reliability engineering principles
• Familiarity with FMEA and risk‑based validation approaches
• Demonstrated ability to develop and own DVP&R activities
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills across engineering, lab, and program teams
• Experience tracking non‑conformances and driving effective resolution of validation failures

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IMUs, MEMS sensors, or similar electronic sensing technologies
• Background in off‑highway, heavy equipment, or ruggedized systems
• Experience in reliability, durability, or environmental testing
• Hands‑on experience with lab testing, field validation, or machine‑level testing environments

Benefits

Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family’s needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary: https://www.dahlconsulting.com/benefits-w2fta/.

How To Apply

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Equal Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!