
Senior Verification & Validation Engineer
Carlsmed
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Carlsbad • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $122,000 - $145,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Develop and maintain comprehensive V&V plans, including Verification Plans, Validation Plans, Test Protocols, Test Reports, and Traceability Matrices
- Define system-level test strategies for software, hardware, and integrated platforms in compliance with FDA 21 CFR 820.30, ISO 13485, IEC 62304, etc.
- Execute verification and validation test protocols, including functional, regression, performance, and usability testing
- Document objective evidence and maintain high-quality engineering records suitable for regulatory audits and submissions
- Ensure full traceability between user needs, system/software requirements, risk controls, and test cases
- Work closely with Mechanical Engineering and Operations to clarify requirements and ensure they are testable and unambiguous
- Partner with Software, Clinical, and Quality teams to identify defects early and improve design robustness
- Manage test environments—including configurations for hardware, imaging datasets, and software builds
- Conduct integrated testing across imaging, planning software, and hardware subsystems.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in V&V for medical devices or other regulated industries
- Strong knowledge of FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 62304, etc. standards and Design Controls
- Hands-on experience writing V&V documentation (test plans, protocols, reports, trace matrices)
- Proficiency in testing complex systems that combine software, hardware, and clinical workflows
- Familiarity with defect tracking and test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail, Jama)
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
- Experience with imaging-based systems, surgical workflows, or cloud-connected devices is a plus
- Background supporting regulatory submissions such as 510(k) is preferred.
Benefits
- 100% of monthly healthcare, dental and vision insurance premiums
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Unlimited PTO
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
V&V plansVerification PlansValidation PlansTest ProtocolsTest ReportsTraceability Matricesfunctional testingregression testingperformance testingusability testing
Soft Skills
analytical skillstroubleshooting skillscommunication skills