Verification and Validation Engineer

Give hope. Give health. Make your mark in the fight against cancer.

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 makestreatment shorter safer personalized and more effective ultimately enabling patients to live longer better lives.

Job Description

Company Statement:

Give hope. Give health. Make your mark in the fight against cancer.
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.

SUMMARY:
As a Verification & Validation Engineer (V&V) you will support the verification validation integration and release of Accuray products through testing troubleshooting test environment support and collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams. Product Test Engineering partners with Systems Engineering Software Engineering Hardware Engineering Service Manufacturing Regulatory and Project teams to ensure products meet quality performance and customer expectations.

Successful candidates are curious learners who enjoy solving technical problems working with both hardware and software systems and developing broad knowledge across complex medical device products. This role provides opportunities to grow technical expertise system knowledge and project leadership skills while contributing to the delivery of high-quality products.

REPORTING TO/DEPARTMENT:

Reports to the Senior Manager Product Test Engineering

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Requirements Analysis: Review and understand user system and design requirements to support verification and validation activities.
Test Case Development: Develop update execute and document verification validation integration workflow regression and functional test cases.
Test Execution: Perform testing activities on software hardware networking and integrated systems while producing accurate objective evidence and documentation.
Anomaly Management: Identify document reproduce and track issues found during testing while working with engineering teams to support investigations and resolutions.
Test Environment Support: Assist with the setup configuration maintenance and troubleshooting of test environments including computers networking equipment software installations databases and medical device hardware.
System Learning and Integration: Develop knowledge of Accuray products workflows and system interactions to improve testing effectiveness and troubleshooting capability.
Collaboration: Work closely with engineers project managers service personnel manufacturing regulatory and Product Test Engineering team members to support project goals.
Continuous Improvement: Contribute to process improvements test case enhancements cross-training activities and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Quality Focus: Help ensure products meet intended use customer expectations and regulatory requirements through effective testing and documentation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:
Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science Physical Sciences or a related technical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
24 years of experience in testing verification validation product development systems engineering or a closely related technical discipline.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical issues and apply logical problem-solving techniques.
Ability to learn new products technologies and workflows quickly.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and adapt to changing priorities.
Experience creating technical documentation and executing structured test activities.

Preferred or Desired:
Experience within an FDA-regulated medical device environment or other regulated industry.
Experience testing complex integrated systems that include software hardware networking and workflow components.
Experience with requirements management defect tracking and test management tools.
Experience establishing and maintaining test environments and laboratory infrastructure.
Knowledge of verification validation integration regression and risk-based testing methodologies.
Experience supporting product releases system integration activities and cross-functional project teams.
Experience authoring technical documentation and objective evidence for regulated development activities.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Office:

Indoor Environment: The position takes place indoors providing a comfortable and climate-controlled workspace.
Physical Demands: This role may involve standing or walking for extended periods of time requires manual dexterity and the ability to handle delicate high-value equipment. Ability to lift and carry equipment or materials required.
Work Schedule: Standard working hours are Monday through Friday; however evening weekend or other work outside normal business hours and overtime may be required.
Computer Usage: Proficiency with computers including software applications and communication tools is essential for tasks and collaboration.
Personal Protective Equipment: Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to safety protocols and cleanliness standards.

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.