Systems Validation Engineer

Systems Validation Engineer

Location: On-site in Salt Lake City, UT

A growing technology organization is seeking a Systems Validation Engineer to lead testing, verification, and performance evaluation efforts for advanced engineering programs. This role offers the opportunity to support product performance throughout the development process while partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable system functionality. If you enjoy tackling challenging engineering projects while helping deliver high-quality products in a role that encourages innovation, collaboration, and professional development, this role is for you.

What You'll Gain

• Competitive compensation with performance incentives and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on technically advanced products in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• High level of ownership and influence over verification strategy and product development.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary engineering teams and cutting-edge technologies.
• Collaborative culture that values innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of comprehensive testing efforts to confirm product performance, quality, and overall system readiness.
• Develop detailed testing documentation, evaluation procedures, and success metrics that support engineering objectives and quality expectations.
• Design, build, and improve automated test equipment, fixtures, instrumentation, and validation environments.
• Support the development and operation of advanced validation equipment, including control systems, sensors, motion technologies, and test automation hardware.
• Build and support comprehensive validation platforms that integrate diverse technologies to simulate real-world system operation.
• Perform a wide range of product evaluations to assess functionality, reliability, environmental performance, and long-term durability.
• Evaluate testing data, troubleshoot technical issues, and partner with engineering teams to implement effective solutions.
• Drive improvements in automated testing, data quality, repeatability, and overall validation efficiency.
• Partner with engineering teams to improve product designs by incorporating efficient testing and validation considerations throughout development.
• Support manufacturing validation efforts, production troubleshooting, supplier qualification activities, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain thorough technical documentation, test reports, and engineering records throughout development and production.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in an engineering discipline such as Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a comparable area of study.
• 8+ years of experience performing testing, validation, or system evaluation for complex engineered products.
• Strong background applying industrial controls, automation technologies, and instrumentation within advanced engineering or manufacturing environments.
• Strong technical foundation in integrated hardware platforms, measurement systems, automated controls, and formal product validation practices.
• Experience planning and leading comprehensive validation efforts across multiple phases of the product development lifecycle.
• Experience using a variety of engineering laboratory equipment and diagnostic tools to support product testing and performance evaluation.
• Knowledge of structured product validation practices, reliability assessment, risk analysis, and systematic problem-solving techniques.
• Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering, operations, and production teams throughout the product development process.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple technical priorities.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting the development of complex, high-performance products within advanced engineering or technology-driven industries.
• Working knowledge of engineering design software used to develop custom tooling, fixtures, or support equipment.
• Experience working within regulated manufacturing or high reliability product environments.

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