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:
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
* 2-4 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.