Lead Software Verification & Validation Engineer

Lead Software Test Verification Engineer

Location: Ann Arbor, MI | Industry: Medical Devices

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Overview

Seeking a Lead Software Test Verification Engineer to lead software verification and validation activities for regulated medical device products. This role will provide technical leadership to a team of Software Test Engineers while ensuring software quality, safety, and compliance throughout the product development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

- Lead and mentor a team of 3 Software Test Engineers.
- Develop and execute software V&V test plans, protocols, and reports.
- Coordinate functional, integration, system, regression, and performance testing activities.
- Ensure requirements traceability and complete test documentation.
- Review test results, investigate defects, and support root cause analysis.
- Collaborate with Software, Systems, QA, Regulatory, and Program Management teams.
- Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and quality system requirements.
- Communicate testing progress, risks, and results to stakeholders.
- Support audit readiness and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
- 8+ years of software testing, verification, or validation experience.
- 2+ years of experience leading or mentoring test engineers.
- Experience developing and executing software V&V test plans.
- Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, requirements-based testing, and traceability.
- Experience in a regulated medical device environment.
- Knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations and medical device standards.
- Strong troubleshooting, defect management, and root cause analysis skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with Class II or III medical devices.
- Knowledge of IEC 62304, ISO 14971, ISO 13485, and FDA Design Controls.
- Experience with automated testing frameworks and test automation.
- Familiarity with Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies.
- Experience using Jira, Azure DevOps, Polarion, DOORS, TestRail, or similar tools.
- Background supporting embedded systems, connected devices, or other safety-critical products.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $90.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2026. About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without
regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected
by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the
city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants
with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a
condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law
shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,
including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications
and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you
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