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)
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