Verification Validation Engineer

Company Description SARACA is a global engineering R&D services company supporting 25+ Fortune 500 customers across industries including MedTech, Aerospace, Rail, Automotive, Semiconductor, Defense, and Farm equipment. The company is ISO 13485 certified and has extensive experience with all classes of medical devices, covering embedded software, UI/UX, mechanical, systems, and product testing. SARACA offers specialized expertise in IEC 62304, EU MDR, and a wide range of scientific and regulatory writings for MedTech. With a team of 400+ engineers and management consultants, SARACA delivers complex product engineering solutions through onsite and offsite projects worldwide. SARACA is an equal-opportunity employer that promotes a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and customer-focused growth.Role Description This is an on-site contract role for a Verification Validation Engineer based in Pittsburgh, PA. The Verification Validation Engineer will plan, design, and execute verification and validation activities for complex systems and software, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and customer requirements. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing and reviewing test plans and test cases, performing system and integration testing, documenting test results, and supporting defect investigation and resolution. The role collaborates closely with systems engineers, software developers, and quality teams to ensure traceability from requirements to tests and to improve product reliability. The engineer will also contribute to process improvements, maintain test documentation, and support audits and regulatory reviews as needed.Key ResponsibilitiesExecute system Verification & Validation (V&V) testingDevelop verification plans, protocols, test cases, traceability matrices, and summary reportsPerform hardware/software defect tracking using JIRAEnsure traceability for FDA, EU MDR, and ISO 13485 complianceCollaborate with systems, software, and hardware engineering teamsSupport Agile development, test automation, and continuous improvement initiativesParticipate in FMEAs, design reviews, and risk management activitiesRequired Skills3+ years of Medical Device Verification & Validation experienceJIRA, Windchill, Cockpit, or other requirements/test management toolsExperience with SAFe, Scrum, or Agile methodologiesStrong understanding of FDA, EU MDR, and ISO 13485Excellent communication and collaboration skills