Software Validation Engineer

Software Validation & Verification Engineer Location - Sandwich, Kent Benefits Profit sharing scheme Stakeholder pension Death in service scheme Employee rewards and recognition initiativesThe 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 standardsSkills & 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 deadlinesDesirable Experience LabVIEW Embedded software development Android/cross-platform application development Understanding of electronics and schematic reviews Experience working with electro-mechanical productsAdditional 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. CV's in word format to be sent to (url removed) New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Before submitting your CV, please take a moment to check the layout, spelling, and grammar. If your CV includes graphics or design features, we'd also appreciate a simplified version in Word format. If this role isn't for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you! You can find us on our website or LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and (email address removed) We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles