Systems Verification & Validation Engineer

PulseMedica is searching for a Systems Verification & Validation (V&V) Engineer to join a collaborative team dedicated to transforming the future of ophthalmic care. Reporting to our Systems Engineering Team Lead, this person will be responsible for developing and executing system-level verification and validation activities for PulseMedica's innovative ophthalmic imaging and laser treatment platform.

This hands-on role will provide exposure to multidisciplinary product development, including systems engineering, machine learning, software, optics, clinical research, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs. As a key contributor, you will help ensure our medical technologies meet the highest standards of safety, quality, performance, and regulatory compliance.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will lead and support system-level verification and validation efforts, helping ensure product requirements, safety objectives, and regulatory expectations are met throughout the product development lifecycle.

You will play a central role in designing test strategies, coordinating validation activities, supporting regulatory submissions, and continuously improving our quality and development processes in a fast-paced startup environment.

The person will be responsible for:

• Develop and execute system-level Verification & Validation (V&V) strategies, test plans, protocols, and reports to ensure product performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead system testing activities, including functional, performance, safety, integration, and usability evaluations across bench-top, ex-vivo, and animal model environments.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, regulatory, clinical, and product teams to ensure complete traceability from user needs and system requirements through verification and validation activities.
• Analyze, document, and communicate test results, non-conformances, deviations, and root cause investigations while supporting corrective and preventive actions.
• Support risk management activities, including hazard identification, risk assessments, mitigation development, and verification of risk controls.
• Contribute to regulatory submissions and quality system documentation by preparing clear, accurate, and compliant technical reports and records.
• Support usability engineering and human factors activities to ensure end-user needs are effectively incorporated into product development and testing.
• Identify project risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and support the achievement of key technical, regulatory, and business milestones.
• Research, develop, and implement improvements to V&V methodologies, testing infrastructure, and engineering best practices to support company growth and product development.
• Serve as a technical resource for validation activities, providing guidance and support to cross-functional team members when required.
• Support intellectual property activities, industry conferences, marketing initiatives, fundraising events, and other company-wide objectives as needed.
• Demonstrate strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills while contributing to a collaborative, innovative startup environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Systems Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in verification, validation, systems engineering, quality engineering, or medical device development.
• Experience working within regulated environments, preferably medical devices.
• Experience developing and executing test protocols and generating technical reports.
• Familiarity with risk management methodologies and systems engineering principles.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as FDA Quality System Regulation, Health Canada requirements, and ISO 13485 is considered an asset.
• Experience with requirements management and traceability tools is considered an asset.
• Experience supporting machine learning or software-enabled medical device development is an asset.

What you bring

• Strong understanding of systems engineering and product development lifecycles.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Experience working effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Self-motivated with a proactive and collaborative mindset.
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and technical documentation tools.
• Passion for developing technologies that improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

Anticipated Start Date: as soon as a suitable candidate is found

Duration: Full time Permanent (40 hours per week)

Salary: Commensurate to experience and qualifications

Location: Edmonton

What you can expect from PulseMedica:

• Competitive compensation, health, dental and vision benefits and the option to participate in our employee stock option plan
• Free on-site gym (Jackson's Gym)
• A role that contributes to helping change people's lives by enhancing their vision
• A unique opportunity to build, grow, and be part of a team that is going to revolutionize a multi-billion dollar industry
• Hybrid work
• Growth Opportunities
• Monthly team social events
• Working for a company that was recently Great Place to Work certified!

We believe that diverse teams perform better and that fostering an inclusive work environment is a key part of growing a successful team. We welcome people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply for this position.