Validation Architecture Engineer

About Us Polaroid was founded in 1937 by one of the most seminal innovators of the 20th century, Edwin Land. His motto was, “don't undertake a project unless it is manifestly important and nearly impossible.” In 2008, Polaroid shuttered its last factory, but a group of diehard fans came together as The Impossible Project to save instant film. Over 10 years later that startup acquired what was left of Polaroid and today weʼre again a small group of people passionate about changing the world through great products. Job Summary At Polaroid, we are evolving validation from execution-driven to architecture-driven. We are looking for a Validation Architecture Engineer with strong hands-on testing fundamentals and the ability (or strong willingness) to grow into a test architecture role. This role combines validation execution with test case development and early-stage validation thinking. You will work closely with R&D teams to identify NUDD (New, Unique, Difficult, Different) risks and define validation approaches, while also leveraging modern tools (including AI-assisted tools) to accelerate test development. You will play a critical role in ensuring that all NUDD risks are identified, testable, and validated before products enter mass production. Key Responsibilities Validation Strategy & Early Engagement Collaborate with R&D during early product development to understand system design and identify NUDD (New, Unique, Difficult, Different) risks Support development of validation approaches and test coverage Test Case Development (Core Focus) Develop test cases, procedures, and validation methods based on product requirements Leverage AI tools or modern engineering tools to accelerate test case creation and documentation Continuously improve and refine test cases across projects Hands-on Validation Execution Execute in-house validation tests, especially for critical or NUDD-related scenarios Analyze test results and support issue investigation Validation Readiness & Milestones Ensure NUDD-related test coverage is identified and structured during early product development stages Target to have majority of test cases defined and ready before tooling readiness / early validation build phase Support completion of remaining test cases prior to DVT (Design Validation Test) phase Contribute to validation readiness and execution planning across development milestones Cross-functional Collaboration Work closely with R&D, Product Development, Manufacturing, and external partners Support alignment on validation coverage and execution Qualifications Required Bachelorʼs degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related field) 3–6 years of experience in validation, testing, or related engineering roles Strong hands-on testing experience (mechanical, electrical, or system-level) Basic understanding of validation methodology and test planning Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn Good communication and collaboration skills Preferred Experience in scripting or coding (e.g., Python) or strong willingness to learn Interest in test automation, data analysis, or tooling development Experience using engineering tools or AI-assisted tools to improve efficiency Experience in consumer electronics or imaging-related products Understanding of product development lifecycle (NPI / DVT / PVT) Find out more about our applicant privacy policy here: https://www.polaroid.com/legal/careers-job-applicant-privacy-policy