V&V Test Engineer (Validation & Verification)

Position: V&V Test Engineer (Validation & Verification) Duration: 12+ Months Location: Hybrid in Bedford, NH – Onsite 2 Days a Week ( Local Candidates Only – No Relocation )

Overview:

We are seeking a versatile and experienced V&V Test Engineer with a strong background in medical device development . The selected candidate will support ongoing product development , system-level verification , and compliance activities for Class III medical devices (e.g., ventilators, pacemakers, heart valves).

Project Scope:

Participate in Verification and Validation (V&V) testing for both software and hardware components .

Work across teams for a medical device project based in Marlborough, MA & Bedford, NH .

Responsible for analyzing requirements for testability , drafting test steps, grouping them into logical protocols, executing those protocols, and recording results.

Support system-level testing involving both software and hardware; ability to use test equipment like oscilloscopes is essential.

Update and maintain test protocols, including those involving hardware validation .

Key Responsibilities:

Ramp up on system operation and support the verification team with testing across various scopes.

Work under the guidance of a Test Lead , collaborating closely with a Software Engineer to execute test cases and provide constructive feedback.

Perform formal execution of test cases post-development to validate software functionality.

Utilize IBM Rational DOORS (RQM) or equivalent requirements management tools for drafting and managing test cases.

Review requirements, execute test cases based on those requirements, and deliver detailed test results and documentation.

Required Profile:

4–7 years of experience in the medical device industry, with at least 1–2 roles specifically in a regulated medical device environment .

Proficient in writing, executing, and reporting verification procedures .

Familiar with medical device regulatory compliance standards (e.g., FDA); EU MDR knowledge is not required .

Experience with system-level testing that spans both software and hardware validation.

Hands-on skills with test equipment such as oscilloscopes and other diagnostic tools.

Note: This is a local-only role ; candidates must be able to commute onsite to Bedford, NH 2 days per week . No relocation or remote-only options available