Software Validation Engineer

New Appointments Group
Sandwich, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
13 May 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Benefits

Profit Sharing Scheme Stakeholder Pension Death in Service Scheme Employee Rewards and Recognition Initiatives

Software Validation & Verification Engineer

Location -Sandwich, Kent

Benefits

  • Profit sharing scheme
  • Stakeholder pension
  • Death in service scheme
  • Employee rewards and recognition initiatives

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Software Validation & Verification Engineer to join an established engineering team working on advanced electro-mechanical products within a highly regulated environment.

This role will focus on developing and implementing robust software and firmware V&V processes, creating effective test environments and supporting the delivery of reliable, high-quality products. You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and play a key role in software quality throughout the full product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, document and execute software and firmware validation and verification activities
  • Create and maintain software test environments and processes
  • Support the design, development and testing of software solutions
  • Participate in Agile team activities including stand-ups, planning, reviews and retrospectives
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting for software systems
  • Maintain accurate technical documentation and test records
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering projects
  • Work in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 procedures and company standards

Skills & Experience Required

  • Strong background in software validation and verification
  • Experience working across the full software lifecycle
  • Commercial experience with:
    • C
    • C++
    • C# .NET
    • Visual Studio
  • Experience within Agile/Scrum environments
  • Experience testing safety-critical functions
  • Ability to create and capture software/firmware test requirements
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills
  • Able to manage workloads and projects to agreed deadlines

Desirable Experience

  • LabVIEW
  • Embedded software development
  • Android/cross-platform application development
  • Understanding of electronics and schematic reviews
  • Experience working with electro-mechanical products

Additional Information

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain SC level security clearance.

A full UK driving licence and valid passport are required as occasional customer and supplier visits may be involved.

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