R&D Engineering Leader — V&V & Electromechanical Systems

591x Varian Medical Systems, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Varian Medical Systems, Inc. is seeking a highly technical Senior Manager for R&D Engineering to lead a new product development team with initial focus on test engineering. You will build a high-performing team and shape verification and validation strategies for electromechanical medical devices.

The role requires strong leadership, cross-disciplinary understanding of electronics, embedded software, and mechanical design, plus a commitment to delivering safe, reliable, and compliant products.

Qualifications

• Experience leading verification and validation in product development.
• Strong knowledge of electronics, embedded software, and electromechanical systems.
• Proven ability to develop and mentor high-performing teams.
• Experience in requirements development, prototyping, design reviews, and risk reduction.

Responsibilities

• Lead verification and validation engineers across multiple development programs.
• Develop and implement V&V strategies for world-class products.
• Define test plans, protocols, and reports with traceability.
• Provide technical leadership in electronics, system integration, and electromechanical development.
• Mentor team, plan resources with PM and leaders.
• Analyze test data and failures to improve performance and reliability.

Skills

Team leadership

Verification & Validation

Electronics

Electrical systems

Embedded software

Mechanical concepts

Risk assessment

Root-cause analysis

Talent development

Project management

Tools

Test equipment

Data acquisition

Job description

Varian Medical Systems, Inc. is seeking a highly technical Senior Manager for R&D Engineering to lead a new product development team with initial focus on test engineering. You will build a high-performing team and shape verification and validation strategies for electromechanical medical devices.

The role requires strong leadership, cross-disciplinary understanding of electronics, embedded software, and mechanical design, plus a commitment to delivering safe, reliable, and compliant products.