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Salary: £? - ? per year
Requirements: Strong experience of verification and validation activities within an embedded software environmentEmbedded software development background using C/C++, sufficient to understand and define module-level testsExperience converting requirements into structured test cases and proceduresExperience working with medical devices running embedded softwareWorking knowledge of IEC 62304 and ISO 13485Good understanding of the full software engineering lifecycleAble to work independently and self-manage a standalone testing functionKnowledge of IEC 60601 and/or ISO 14971 is desirable Responsibilities: Develop verification and validation test specifications from the devices design history file, requirements, and specificationsBreak high-level design and test requirements down into detailed sub-tests, test protocols, and expected outcomesExecute and record verification and validation testing in line with relevant standards and processesFeed results back to the development team and support resolution of any non-conformancesDesign software test plans in compliance with IEC 62304 and FDA documentation standardsInstrument and execute unit, module, integration, and regression tests based on software design specificationsWork closely with Quality and Regulatory colleagues to ensure testing supports the technical file Technologies: EmbeddedHardwareSupport More:
We are an innovative medical device company based in Manchester, progressing a market-ready device through FDA 510(k) approval. This is a hands-on, standalone contract role for 6 months initially, with potential to extend, and requires onsite presence in Manchester three days per week as the work involves direct interaction with device hardware. The rate is up to £425 per day, outside IR35. We are seeking an experienced V&V engineer to take full ownership of test activity as the sole test resource on site following an increase in testing and documentation requirements.
last updated 29 week of 2026