VP - Sr Engineer - Validator

VP - Senior Engineer - Validator

New York

Number of Openings: 1

Job Overview

The organization is seeking a visionary and technically proficient Vice President – Senior Engineer – Validator to lead the validation engineering function. This senior leadership role will be responsible for defining and executing the strategy, architecture, and delivery of validation solutions that ensure the integrity, reliability, and compliance of critical systems and products.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive the overall validation strategy, roadmap, and standards across the organization.

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of validation engineers, specialists, and analysts, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

• Design, develop, and implement robust validation frameworks, test plans, and automation solutions for complex hardware, software, and integrated systems.

• Collaborate with product development, quality assurance, regulatory, and security teams to ensure validation activities align with compliance and risk‑management requirements.

• Oversee the execution of validation campaigns, including test case creation, execution, data collection, and results analysis.

• Identify and mitigate validation risks early in the development lifecycle, providing clear recommendations to senior leadership.

• Drive adoption of industry best practices, emerging technologies, and continuous integration/continuous testing (CI/CT) methodologies.

• Manage vendor relationships and external testing partners to augment internal capabilities when needed.

• Prepare and present comprehensive validation reports, metrics, and dashboards to stakeholders and board members.

• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant standards (e.g., ISO, IEC, FDA, GDPR) and ensure all validation activities comply with applicable regulations.

Essential Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field.

• Professional engineering license (PE) or equivalent certification is highly desirable.

• Demonstrated expertise in validation methodologies, test engineering, and reliability engineering.

• Strong knowledge of hardware & software validation, including firmware, embedded systems, cloud platforms, and networked devices.

• Proven experience with validation automation tools (e.g., LabVIEW, Python, Jenkins, Selenium, TestStand) and scripting languages.

• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to influence senior executives.

• Leadership experience managing high‑performing technical teams (minimum 5‑10 engineers).

Desired Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience in validation engineering, with at least 5 years in a senior or VP‑level leadership role.

• Track record of delivering large‑scale validation programs for safety‑critical or regulated products (e.g., aerospace, medical devices, telecommunications).

• Hands‑on experience with system integration testing, hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL), and software‑in‑the‑loop (SIL) environments.

• Familiarity with agile development processes and DevOps practices.

• Experience working with global, cross‑functional teams and managing distributed validation efforts.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity validation and risk assessment frameworks is a plus.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary paid in British Pounds (£) – market‑leading compensation package.

• Performance‑based bonus and long‑term incentive opportunities.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Generous pension scheme with employer matching contributions.

• Paid parental leave, flexible working arrangements, and remote‑work options.

• Professional development budget, tuition assistance, and industry conference funding.

• Employee stock purchase plan and equity participation.

• Modern office in central London, wellness programs, and on‑site amenities.

Application Process

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and vision for the validation function. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early applicants are encouraged to apply.

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