Product Development Test Engineer (V&V Test)

Product Development Test Engineer - V&V Location: Royston, Hertfordshire Contract: 12 months IR35: Outside IR35 We are currently recruiting for an experienced Product Development Test Engineer to support the design and execution of Verification & Validation (V&V) activities for complex, integrated products. This is a technical V&V role within a product development environment and requires experience testing integrated machines incorporating electromechanical hardware, firmware, control systems and software. Software testing experience alone will not be suitable for this position. Key Responsibilities Design V&V activities for complex, integrated machines Create test plans and detailed test protocols, including test cases and test methods Support test execution and management of test documentation Record and manage anomalies and produce test reports Develop templates for test documentation and reporting Lead reviews of test protocols with wider engineering teams Maintain clear documentation and traceability throughout the V&V process Work collaboratively with engineering and product development teams Apply initiative and continuous self-learning to develop technical knowledge and solve problems Essential Experience Proven experience designing V&V activities within a product development environment Experience testing complex, integrated machines/products Experience spanning electromechanical hardware, firmware, control systems and software Strong understanding of test planning, test protocols, test cases and test methods Excellent documentation, planning and reporting skills, particularly where traceability is critical Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise with wider engineering teams and lead protocol reviews Experience working within a new product development (NPD) environment Ability to work independently, use initiative and continuously develop technical knowledge Desirable Experience, understanding or interest in physics, biology or fluid mechanics Experience within a highly regulated or technically complex product environment Experience working with medical, laboratory, scientific or other complex instrumentation The successful candidate will be someone who enjoys problem solving and using initiative to self-learn and navigate new territory in a New Product Development environment, with a good understanding of how hardware, firmware, controls and software work together as a complete system. What happens next? Click APPLY NOW to submit your CV for consideration