Senior Robotics Verification and Validation Engineering Manager

Johnson & Johnson

. Lead a team of Verification & Validation and Integration Engineers .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $137,000 - $235,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Verification and Validation (V&V) strategies for complex medical devices, ensuring compliance with FDA, ISO, and IEC standards. Proficient in systems engineering principles, requirements management, and statistical analysis to drive product development and quality assurance.

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V&V Engineering ExperienceSystems Engineering PrinciplesRequirements Management ToolsTest Automation ToolsRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Verification And ValidationRequirements ManagementTest Method DevelopmentStatistical AnalysisRoot-Cause AnalysisEmbedded Systems TestingFirmware TestingElectromechanical SystemsSample Size CalculationRisk-Based Approach

Soft Skills

Technical WritingCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

DOORSJamaPolarionPythonLabVIEWMATLAB

Certifications & Qualifications

CQECQASix Sigma

Industry Keywords

Medical DevicesFDA ComplianceISO StandardsIEC StandardsClass II Medical DevicesClass III Medical DevicesAgile MethodologyWaterfall MethodologyV-ModelTest Automation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of Verification & Validation and Integration Engineers
Collaborate with systems engineering, hardware, and software teams to define testable and traceable requirements
Define minimum testable requirements following design or requirement changes using a risk-based approach
Develop and execute V&V strategies and master system test plans for complex medical devices
Oversee investigation, integration, reliability, formal verification, and validation testing
Prepare system-level V&V documentation, summary reports, and verification results
Review and approve subsystem verification deliverables
Design, validate, and implement manual and automated test methods
Coordinate external test facilities, including NRTLs, EMC, and restricted materials laboratories
Oversee robotics test lab facilities, calibration, servicing, safety, quality, and compliance
Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, and IEC regulatory standards
Support design transfer, product launch, and complaints investigations
Investigate non-conformances, deviations, and test failures; drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions
Interface with regulatory, quality, and manufacturing teams for audits and inspections
Identify product-development critical paths, bottlenecks, and risks
Support project resource and schedule planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in biomedical engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
7+ years of experience in V&V engineering within the medical device industry
Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and product development lifecycle (e.g., V-model, waterfall, Agile)
Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama, Polarion)
Experience with Class II or Class III medical devices is preferred
Knowledge of embedded systems, firmware/software testing, or electromechanical systems is a plus
Familiarity with test automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB)
Excellent technical writing and communication skills
Certification in CQE, CQA, or Six Sigma is a plus
Proficient in sample size calculation and statistical methods for analyzing data

Benefits

Comp & perks

Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer