Carlsmed

Senior Verification & Validation Engineer

Carlsmed

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: CarlsbadCaliforniaUnited 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
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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