Product Validation Analyst [210115]

Product Validation Analyst – Athlete Systems (Hardware Software Testing)

About The Role

We are seeking a Product Validation Analyst to support the development and testing of next-generation athlete-focused systems that combine hardware, software, and human performance. This role is highly hands-on and focused on executing real-world testing with participants to ensure product quality, reliability, and performance.

You will work closely with athletes, engineers, researchers, and product teams to run structured and exploratory testing sessions, capture system behavior, and translate findings into clear, actionable insights that drive product improvement.

This is a detail-oriented, field-based role ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with physical systems, observing how they behave in real-world conditions, and contributing to iterative product development in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do

• Plan, coordinate, and execute hands-on testing sessions with athletes and participants
• Run structured and unstructured validation testing of experimental hardware-software systems
• Collect, organize, and analyze qualitative feedback and system performance data
• Identify, document, and reproduce system issues, anomalies, and unexpected behaviors
• Perform regression testing across product updates and iterative releases
• Support issue triage and collaborate with engineering teams to isolate root causes
• Aggregate and analyze sensor, usage, and performance data using analytical tools
• Translate athlete feedback into structured insights for engineering and product teams
• Maintain detailed test documentation to ensure clarity, repeatability, and alignment
• Support ongoing experimentation, iterative testing cycles, and release readiness
  
  

What You Bring

• 2 years of experience in product testing, validation, QA, or test engineering
• Experience working with physical products, hardware-software systems, or electromechanical devices
• Background in human testing, field testing, or real-world validation environments
• Strong ability to observe, document, and analyze system behavior and performance issues
• Experience working with structured test protocols and regression testing
• Comfort working directly with participants or athletes in testing environments
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical teams
• Detail-oriented mindset with comfort in repetitive, high-precision testing work
  
  

Technical Skills

• Experience using Python, MATLAB, or Excel for data analysis
• Familiarity with sensor data, motion capture, or performance tracking systems
• Ability to work with data from hardware-integrated systems (wearables, robotics, or similar)
  
  

Nice to Have

• Background in biomechanics, human movement, or applied sports science
• Experience with embedded systems, robotics, or mechatronics
• Exposure to athlete testing, sports performance labs, or research environments
• Experience working in R&D, innovation labs, or early-stage product development
• Familiarity with AI tools for data analysis or workflow acceleration
  
  

Work Environment

• Onsite, lab-based, and field testing environment
• High-frequency testing cycles with evolving prototypes
• Collaborative, cross-functional team working at the intersection of sport, technology, and innovation
• Repetitive, detail-heavy work requiring consistency, rigor, and curiosity
  
  

Client Description

Global leader in athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment. Our client focuses on innovation, performance, and marketing, partnering with top athletes and teams. The company emphasizes sustainability and digital advancements to enhance the sports experience.