We are looking for Principal Embedded V&V Engineer for our client in Waltham, MA
Job Title: Principal Embedded V&V Engineer
Job Location: Waltham, MA
Job Type: Contract
Pay Range: $55.00hr - $60.00hr
Job Overview:
Experience: 10+ years of commercial software test engineering experience, with a proven track record in a medical device or scientific instrument environment. Deep Embedded Expertise: Extensive, hands-on experience testing deeply embedded systems where software directly controls physical hardware components. Regulatory Mastery: Proven commercial experience testing and shipping medical devices under ISO 13485, along with familiarity with current FDA cybersecurity requirements. Testing Methodologies: Deep familiarity with feature, regression, and integration testing for complex systems. Tooling: Hands-on experience utilizing enterprise Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) systems (such as Azure DevOps) for backlog, sprint board, and test case management.
Nice to Have:
- Previous experience acting as a V&V Manager or Test Lead.
- Bachelor s degree or higher in computer science, engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Background in developing automated test scripts for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments.
Job Responsibilities:
- Embedded V&V Leadership: Lead the development, review, and execution of software quality assurance processes specifically for embedded medical devices.
- Hardware/Software Integration Testing: Execute manual and automated test cases to verify software that controls hardware as part of an overall scientific instrument system.
- Regulatory Validation: Conduct and oversee software validation activities in strict accordance with FDA regulations and ISO 13485.
- Iterative Process Improvement: Implement tool and process improvements to bring verification test case writing and approval concurrent with iterative Agile development cycles.
- Documentation & Approvals: Review, author, and approve critical software documentation, including validation plans, protocols, summary reports, and cybersecurity risk mitigations.
- Cross-Functional Mentorship: Actively participate in development team ceremonies, review work item acceptance criteria, provide input on estimations, and mentor junior testing staff.
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Benefits
Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.
About Cynet Systems
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.
As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.
