Verification and Validation Engineer

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At Accuray, we make a direct and powerful impact on the lives of cancer patients every day — helping them live longer, better lives. But our commitment to innovation offers a truly unique opportunity: the chance to change the fight against cancer — helping to develop, introduce and support new treatment delivery systems and software that will give new hope and new health to cancer patients and cancer survivors around the world.

Accuray develops, manufactures and sells radiotherapy systems for alternative cancer treatments. Our radiation therapy for cancer makes treatment shorter, safer, personalized and more effective, ultimately enabling patients to live longer, better lives.

Job Description

Verification and Validation Engineer

Summary

As a Verification and Validation Engineer you will be responsible for ensuring that Accuray’s products, systems, and software meets its design specifications by meticulously verifying and validating its functionality throughout the development lifecycle, confirming that it performs as intended and is fit for its intended use, involving the creation and execution of test plans, analyzing results, and identifying any discrepancies to guarantee quality standards are met.

A successful Verification and Validation Engineer will have an excellent ability to solve difficult problems, will be flexible in their approach, will have a strong attention to detail and will hold themselves to a high standard. While not required; A background in both hardware and software testing is a plus.

Our work makes a daily impact on the lives of many patients around the world. Our team makes sure that our products are well made and of high quality. We are looking for a strong candidate to join our Product Test Engineering (PTE) team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Requirements analysis:
  • Thoroughly reviewing and understanding user and system requirements documents to develop comprehensive test strategies.
• Test plan creation:
  • Designing and documenting detailed test plans outlining test cases, environments, and acceptance criteria.
• Test case development:
  • Writing and executing test cases to cover all aspects of the product functionality.  
• Test execution:
  • Performing testing activities, including functional, performance, regression, usability, and system integration testing.
• Defect management:
  • Identifying, logging, and tracking defects found during testing.
• Test environment management
  • Identify, configure and maintain hardware and software test environments.
  • Including setup of computers, networking and software installs
• Validation activities:
  • Confirming that the product meets user needs and intended application within the specified environment.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams:
  • Working closely with engineers, designers, project managers, and PTE teams to facilitate a smooth development cycle.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (preferred), or an equivalent combination of education, training, and hands-on experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in Verification and/or Validation within a technical or engineering environment, or a proven track record of problem-solving and collaborating within high-performance teams.
• Strong ability to analyze and resolve complex hardware and software issues, utilizing a logical and systematic approach.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in dynamic environments, with a proven ability to quickly learn new systems and tools

Preferred or Desired

• Relevant experience in an FDA-regulated medical device environment, with a strong understanding of applicable standards and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in test management tools for planning, executing, and tracking validation and verification activities in complex systems.
• Hands-on experience with computer system hardware setup, network configuration, and software installation, ensuring seamless system integration and functionality.

To qualify for this position, candidates must be able to furnish proof that they are authorized to work in the country they are applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

EEO Statement

At Accuray, our commitment to patient-first outcomes drives an inclusive and collaborative work environment where the best ideas rise to the top — and everyone works to push them further. We value diversity in both the professional and personal backgrounds of our employees, as this variety adds rich energy to every team, every project and every work day. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin – including individuals with disabilities and veterans.