Computer System Validation jobs

This is an opportunity to register your interest in future System Validation Engineer opportunities within medical device development, roles that could support the delivery of safe, regulated technology to patients. Validation Engineers in this space work to ensure Class III medical devices meet rigorous quality standards and regulatory requirements. Roles of this type could involve hands-on testing, documentation and cross-functional collaboration in a quality-critical environment.

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About the opportunity

System Validation Engineer opportunities in medical device development typically sit within quality-focused teams delivering Class III medical devices under ISO 13485 and IEC 62304 standards. These are contract roles based in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, where you could work on validation protocols, testing execution and regulatory documentation that ensures devices meet design specifications and compliance requirements before reaching patients. The work could involve collaborating with engineering, quality and regulatory stakeholders to document evidence of device safety and effectiveness.

Typical role overview

• Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
• Type: Contract · Full-time
• Rate: £300–400 per day
• Domain: Class III medical device · ISO 13485 · IEC 62304

What you would do

Typical responsibilities could include:

• Developing and executing validation test protocols according to IEC 62304 and FDA design control requirements
• Performing system testing and documenting test results to demonstrate device safety and effectiveness
• Collaborating with engineering and quality teams to identify and resolve validation issues
• Maintaining validation documentation, traceability matrices and compliance records
• Supporting regulatory submissions with validation evidence and test reports
• Contributing to design verification and validation activities throughout the product lifecycle

What you could bring

Most roles of this type require the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related STEM discipline
• Experience in validation or quality assurance, preferably within a regulated medical device or life sciences environment
• Working knowledge of ISO 13485, IEC 62304 and Class III medical device standards
• Familiarity with test planning, test execution and validation documentation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work methodically with complex regulatory requirements
• Authorization to work in the United Kingdom

What roles of this type could offer

Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:

• Direct involvement in ensuring Class III medical devices meet rigorous safety and quality standards
• Exposure to regulated product development and real-world validation challenges
• Opportunity to develop deeper expertise in medical device validation and compliance
• Working within quality-focused, collaborative teams
• Contract flexibility and day rate of £300–400 per day, dependent on experience

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