Senior Robotics Verification & 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) engineering for complex medical devices, with a strong focus on compliance with FDA, ISO, and IEC standards. Proficient in developing V&V strategies, managing requirements, and leading cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and regulatory adherence.

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Verification And Validation EngineeringMedical Device Industry ExperienceRequirements Management ToolsSystems Engineering PrinciplesTest Automation Tools

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Hard Skills

Verification And ValidationRequirements ManagementTest Method DevelopmentStatistical AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisRisk-Based ApproachEmbedded Systems TestingFirmware TestingElectromechanical Systems TestingTest Automation Scripting

Soft Skills

Technical WritingCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

DOORSJamaPolarionPythonLabVIEWMATLAB

Certifications & Qualifications

CQECQASix Sigma

Industry Keywords

FDA ComplianceISO StandardsIEC StandardsMedical Device DevelopmentProduct Development LifecycleAgile MethodologyV-ModelWaterfall Methodology

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 laboratory facilities, calibration, servicing, safety, and compliance
Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, IEC, and quality-system requirements
Support design transfer, product launches, and complaints investigations
Investigate non-conformances, deviations, and test failures; drive root cause analysis and corrective actions
Support regulatory audits and inspections
Identify product-development critical paths, bottlenecks, and risks
Support project resource and schedule planning
Communicate business-related issues or opportunities to senior management

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, including V-model, waterfall, and Agile
Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama, or Polarion
Experience with Class II or Class III medical devices preferred
Knowledge of embedded systems, firmware/software testing, or electromechanical systems is a plus
Familiarity with test automation tools and scripting languages such as Python, LabVIEW, or MATLAB
Excellent technical writing and communication skills
Certification in CQE, CQA, or Six Sigma is a plus
Proficiency in sample size calculation and statistical methods for analyzing data

Benefits

Comp & perks

Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Eligibility for the Company’s long-term incentive program
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours for Colorado residents; 56 hours for Washington residents
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 period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Reasonable accommodation for disabilities
Hybrid work arrangement