Validation engineers help ensure that products, systems, equipment, and processes perform as intended and meet applicable quality and regulatory requirements. Browse Validation Engineer opportunities on Ladders, where you can discover vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.
Responsibilities vary by industry, but often include developing validation plans and protocols, conducting tests, analyzing results, documenting evidence, and investigating deviations. Validation engineers may work with manufacturing equipment, software and computer systems, laboratory processes, facilities, or product designs. They collaborate with quality, engineering, operations, and regulatory teams to support reliable performance and continuous improvement.
Validation engineers are employed across life sciences, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, manufacturing, aerospace, and technology. Specializations may include process validation, equipment qualification, cleaning validation, software validation, and computer system validation. The right role depends on your technical background, industry experience, and familiarity with relevant standards and regulations.
Employers commonly seek experience with testing and documentation, risk assessment, root-cause analysis, and quality systems. Depending on the position, useful skills may include statistical analysis, protocol writing, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and knowledge of industry standards. Clear communication and careful attention to detail are important when presenting results and coordinating cross-functional work.
Use Ladders to explore senior-level Validation Engineer openings and related positions with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities, industries, and qualifications to identify opportunities that match your experience and career goals.
Design Verification Engineer - Compute
$160K - $500K+*
Accelerate progress at the forefront of silicon verification. Own and enhance methodologies, manage test execution, and drive crucial reviews to ensure successful design transitions from concept to pr...
4 weeks ago
$82K - $183K *
Join a dynamic team as you lead quality automation efforts, ensuring robust testing strategies and compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product quality and drive continuous improvemen...
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$140K - $170K *
Deliver expert validation leadership by managing complex projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating across functions to maintain the integrity of manufacturing processes...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring top-notch mobile application quality through comprehensive testing across Android and iOS platforms, including functional, automation, and performance testing...
2 weeks ago
$121K - $150K *
Develop and execute comprehensive software test plans, ensuring integration and functionality across multiple platforms while collaborating with teams to resolve issues and enhance military applicatio...
3 days ago
$121K - $150K *
Manage and execute software testing across multiple platforms, ensuring integration and functionality meet military standards. Collaborate with teams to analyze issues, develop test plans, and report...
3 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Elevate quality assurance processes by analyzing data, managing customer complaints, and guiding teams in a dynamic engineering environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to uphold high standards in m...
6 days ago
$81K - $100K *
Build a strong quality assurance framework in automotive manufacturing, ensuring product reliability and customer satisfaction while collaborating with cross-functional teams and utilizing problem-sol...
1 month ago
Software/Firmware Verification Engineer
$66K - $124K *
Drive your career forward by joining our team to verify cutting-edge software and firmware for precision test instruments. Collaborate with engineers to ensure quality, performance, and reliability, e...
2 weeks ago
Software/Firmware Verification Engineer
$90K - $110K *
Drive the verification of software and firmware for precision test instruments, ensuring quality and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute test strategies, enhanci...
2 weeks ago
Product Validation Engineer (R&D) - Fluid Connectors
$80K - $95K *
Partner with us to develop and validate innovative fluid connector products through rigorous testing and compliance analysis, ensuring top performance and reliability in line with industry standards t...
4 weeks ago
$84K - $116K *
Join a dynamic team to execute comprehensive testing programs that guide product development, ensuring accuracy and reliability through rigorous data analysis and innovative measurement methods in a c...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Contribute to the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps infrastructure, ensuring the reliability and performance of mission-critical systems while collaborating with cross-function...
Yesterday
$110K - $130K *
Innovate and maintain CI/CD pipelines and DevOps infrastructure for mission-critical cyber operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software reliability and performance while ens...
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Design Verification Engineer, Silicon
$130K - $155K *
Join a team that's redefining the future of AR/VR silicon by ensuring the functional correctness of complex custom chips. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute comprehensive v...
4 days ago
$62K - $111K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of test engineering by supporting the development and commissioning of test solutions, enhancing production efficiency, and driving continuous improvement in test...
6 days ago
$62K - $111K *
Drive the charge in developing and optimizing test solutions, ensuring quality and efficiency in production. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and deliver comprehensive documentation and tra...
6 days ago
$93K *
Develop and implement validation documentation, ensuring compliance with GLP/GMP standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct risk assessments, and support audits while maintaining effe...
1 month ago
$106K - $156K *
Lead and execute system validation strategies for industrial drives, ensuring comprehensive testing and compliance with global standards. Collaborate across teams to enhance product quality and operat...
3 weeks ago
$105K - $150K *
Join our team to drive innovative spacecraft testing, managing plans and execution to ensure performance and readiness for flight. Your expertise will span across subsystems, integrating with engineer...
3 weeks ago
Validation Specialist (Cleaning-In-Place)
$80K - $95K *
Lead the execution of CQV activities for CIP/SIP systems in biotech, ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to support process validation and enhance ope...
Yesterday
Validation Specialist (Cleaning-In-Place)
$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career by overseeing Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation activities for CIP and SIP systems in a biotech setting, ensuring compliance with industry standards and supporting seaml...
Yesterday
Validation Specialist (Cleaning-In-Place)
$80K - $95K *
Champion the execution of CQV activities for CIP/SIP systems in biotech, ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to support process validation and enhance...
Yesterday
Validation Specialist (Cleaning-In-Place)
$90K - $110K *
Transform the biotech landscape by leading CQV activities for CIP/SIP systems. Ensure compliance with GMP and FDA standards while collaborating across teams to support process validation and commercia...
Yesterday
Validation Specialist (Cleaning-In-Place)
$90K - $110K *
Elevate compliance and efficiency by leading CQV activities for CIP/SIP systems in biotech manufacturing. Ensure adherence to GMP, FDA, and EMA standards while collaborating cross-functionally to supp...
Yesterday
What does a validation engineer do?
A validation engineer plans and documents tests to confirm that products, processes, equipment, or systems consistently meet defined requirements. The work may include protocol development, test execution, data analysis, deviation investigation, and quality documentation.
Where do validation engineers work?
Validation engineers work in industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, manufacturing, aerospace, and technology. Their work may focus on processes, equipment, software, facilities, or products.
What qualifications are common for validation engineer jobs?
Requirements vary by role, but employers often look for an engineering or scientific background, experience with testing and technical documentation, and familiarity with quality systems or relevant regulations. Specialized roles may require GMP, process validation, or software validation experience.
What is the difference between validation and verification?
Verification generally checks whether a design or system meets specified requirements. Validation evaluates whether it performs as intended for its purpose or intended use. The precise definitions can vary by industry and applicable standards.
How can I find Validation Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?
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