Vicarious Surgical is hiring an Associate Director of Verification and Validation to join our team in Waltham, MA. This role will be tasked with managing a team of test engineers focused on the development of a complex robotic surgical system and sterile disposables.
Vicarious Surgical is a next generation robotics company developing a disruptive technology with the goal of increasing the efficiency of surgical procedure, improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.
This is a terrific opportunity for an experienced Associate Director to join our company at a very exciting time and be a key member of a team of mission-driven and kind individuals with diverse experiences to lead Vicarious into its next phase of hyper-growth and market disruption.

• Oversee the development and execution of robust verification protocols and test plans for hardware and system-level requirements.
• Contribute to the development of functional strategy and effectively cascades strategy. lead a mid-sized team of talented test engineers, mechanical engineers and Technical Leads in the preparation of detailed design testing, verification protocols, test methods development, and verification reports by offering both technical and professional guidance.
• Develop and oversee the execution of reliability test plans (e.g. accelerated life testing, HALT/HASS, environmental stress screening) to assess product longevity and robustness yielding MTBF metrics.
• Displays ability to inspire others, communicate and motivate, gain trust and have others look to them for vision and guidance.
• Shape and grow the team by identifying and closing gaps and participating in the hiring process.
• Partner closely with Project Management and multiple Project Technical Leads to review, prioritize, and coordinate development schedules.
• Drive comprehensive verification and validation strategies at the subsystem and system level.
• Ensure all V&V activities and documentation comply with relevant regulatory standards (e.g. FDA, ISO, EU MDR/IVDR).

• Collaborate with other technical leaders to develop organizational best practices.

  About You

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or related field with 15+ years of industry experience including 5+ years in medical device testing and 5+ years of direct people management.

• Ability to manage and interact with multiple stakeholders and disciplines required.
• Strong understanding of design history files, FDA process, ISO standards, test and measurement, verification best practices, risk management, and reliability engineering.
• Prior experience with verification and validation plans to advance from prototype designs to finished products.
• Experience with medical device product development and passion for excellence.
• Experience with IEC 60601 preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas and give/receive constructive feedback.
• Passion for employee development.

Together, we share a love for learning and we are passionate teachers. As a company, we set ambitious goals and individually, we share in that ambition. At the office, we enjoy each other’s company during monthly social, catered lunches and company celebrations