QA/Validation Development Manager - Contract

Autonomous Solutions, Inc; Mendon (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI) is expanding its validation-focused team in Mendon, Utah. This full-time W-2 contract position integrates you into the ASI team, with payroll and benefits handled via ASI's staffing partners.

You will lead validation activities across the product lifecycle for robotics software solutions, ensuring regulatory compliance and quality. You will collaborate across software development, engineering, and QA to design validation strategies, execute protocols, and produce

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience in product validation, preferably robotics or software industries.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and validation methodologies.
• Experience with regulatory compliance in software or robotics (ISO/IEC) is a plus.
• Leadership experience managing a team of validation professionals.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate technical information to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee validation strategy and execution for robotics software products across the lifecycle.
• Collaborate with software development, engineering, and QA teams to define validation requirements from inception to deployment.
• Manage risk assessments related to software functionality and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and execute validation protocols including functional, performance, and reliability testing.
• Ensure documentation and regulatory compliance records are maintained.
• Lead and mentor a team of validation professionals and communicate findings to senior leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve validation methodologies, tools, and automation processes.

Skills

Software lifecycle

Validation methodologies

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics

Job description

Description

ASI is expanding its teams to support its current ramp-up across development work, customer projects, and product deployments. This is a full-time W-2 contract position. The selected candidate will interview with ASI and work as an integrated member of the ASI team. W-2 employment, payroll, and benefits will be administered through one of ASI's staffing partners.

About the Role

We are seeking a QA/Validation Development Manager to lead the validation of our cutting-edge robotics software solutions at our Mendon, Utah location. The QA/Validation Development Manager will ensure that all products, processes, and systems meet regulatory standards and company quality requirements through rigorous testing and validation processes. This role involves managing validation activities across the entire product lifecycle, from planning and execution to reporting and continuous improvement.

Job Duties

Validation Strategy & Execution

• Oversee the design and implementation of validation strategies for new and existing robotics software products.
• Collaborate with software development, engineering, and quality assurance teams to define validation requirements from product inception through deployment.
• Manage risk assessments related to software functionality, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Testing & Compliance

• Develop and execute validation protocols, including functional, performance, and reliability testing.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards (e.g., ISO, IEC) for robotics and software development.
• Maintain detailed validation documentation, including test plans, protocols, reports, and regulatory compliance records.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Act as the validation expert in cross-functional teams, guiding product development to meet quality and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and mentor a team of validation professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Communicate validation findings and recommendations to engineering teams and senior leadership.

Process Improvement & Innovation

• Identify opportunities for improving validation methodologies, tools, and automation processes.
• Establish best practices to optimize validation efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure continuous improvement of validation processes in alignment with industry advancements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience in product validation, preferably within robotics or software industries.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and validation methodologies.
• Experience with regulatory compliance in software or robotics (e.g., ISO, IEC standards) is a plus.
• Leadership experience with the ability to manage and motivate a team of validation professionals.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate complex technical information to diverse stakeholders.

EEO Statement

At Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI), we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees and applicants have equal opportunities. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic. ASI complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment and is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process.