Senior Verification Engineer

LivaNova

Munich, Germany

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Verification Engineer to join our dynamic and international R&D team in Munich. You will play a pivotal role in a top-priority, cross-disciplinary new product development initiative focused on a cutting-edge Heart-Lung Machine used for life support during cardiac surgery. This device integrates complex software and hardware functionalities, requiring rigorous verification at both subsystem and system levels.

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future framework of requirements engineering and V&V activities across all R&D projects in Munich, with a clear path toward leadership roles.

General Responsibilities

Develop and implement robust verification strategies for software-driven electromechanical medical devices at subsystem and system levels.
Lead the creation, review, and optimization of reusable test cases and verification protocols, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards (FDA, MDR).
Design and develop test fixtures and test benches based on design input requirements to support automated and manual testing.
Drive the development and integration of test automation frameworks and tools to improve efficiency and coverage.
Create and manage detailed verification schedules, ensuring timely execution and reporting of results.
Perform statistical analysis, sample size justification, and test method validation to support verification activities.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (systems, software, hardware, clinical) to ensure comprehensive risk and safety mitigation.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Coordinate verification activities across multiple teams and projects, ensuring consistency and compliance with internal and external standards.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of documentation for regulatory submissions.
Support the evolution of the V&V framework and best practices across the organization.

Skills and Experience

Master’s degree in (medical) engineering, software engineering, or a related technical field.
Several years of experience in software and system verification, preferably within the medical device industry.
Proven experience in test design, test execution, and anomaly reporting.
Test bench or test fixture design, maintenance, improvement, and extension.
Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills.
High documentation standards for preparing required V&V documentation aligned with regulatory standards (FDA, MDR).
Hands-on experience with automated requirements and test management tools (e.g., Polarion, DOORS).
Proficiency in test automation tools and scripting (e.g., Python, CAPL, VTestStudio).
Experience with CAN-Bus communication and Vector tools.
Familiarity with regulatory standards such as IEC 60601-1, IEC 62304, and 510(k) submissions is a plus.
Excellent communication skills in English (spoken and written); German is a strong plus.
Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently and in teams.
Travel 5%