Verification Engineer

TL;DR

Verification Engineer (Hardware Verification): Conduct hardware verification testing against design requirements and support design improvements with an accent on test strategy, lab equipment operation, and debugging/defect analysis. Focus on executing test plans across embedded components and interfaces, including environmental qualification, while maintaining test documentation and coverage.

Location: Colchester Office (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global delivers high-performance embedded computing solutions across defence, telecoms, and aerospace.

What you will do

• Verify products against design requirements and support design improvements.
• Execute firmware and hardware testing using defined specifications across technologies such as Ethernet, PCIe, microcontrollers, FPGA, and interfaces (SPI, I2C, RS232, RS485, MIL-STD-1553).
• Develop and maintain test plans, strategies, and coverage aligned to requirements.
• Run verification test plans and test cases, analyze results, document findings, and track defects.
• Debug issues, perform root cause analysis, and collaborate with engineering teams on test strategies and troubleshooting.
• Perform environmental testing (thermal, vibration, humidity, shock) and ensure compliance with relevant standards.

Requirements

• Linux and basic scripting/programming skills.
• Understanding of verification and qualification methodologies.
• Experience with embedded systems and lab equipment (oscilloscope, DMM, logic analyzer).
• Knowledge of hardware single board computers and familiarity with Intel CPUs and x86_64 / ARM / RISC-V architectures.
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating test outcomes and defect analysis, with good communication and teamwork.
• Ability to meet BPSS-level pre-employment screening criteria for security/export control restricted roles.

Culture & Benefits

• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays and a holiday purchase scheme.
• Annual profit share bonus.
• Private Health Insurance through Bupa, wellbeing support via the YuLife app, and an employee assistance programme with a virtual GP.
• Generous pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution and enhanced parental leave.
• Cycle to work, Home & Tech, and car salary sacrifice schemes; one paid volunteering day per year.

Hiring process

• Submit details and attach a resume/CV.
• Interviews as part of the recruitment process, with security screening for applicable roles.