Principal Test Engineer

TÜV Rheinland North America; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

TÜV Rheinland North America seeks a Principal Test Engineer to lead complex rail safety projects from development to client delivery, ensuring regulatory and customer compliance. The role includes budgeting, supervising staff, scheduling, and documentation, with frequent client interaction in a global rail context.

The position requires a master’s degree in rail engineering or environmental policy and at least five years of rail safety experience, with occasional domestic and international

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Rail Engineering or Environmental Policy.
• At least 5 years of related rail safety experience.
• Travel to domestic and international client sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex rail system safety projects including development, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, and client interface.
• Conduct safety, reliability, and quality audits of transportation systems and rail operations.
• Evaluate designs for compliance with customer and regulatory requirements; qualify products to domestic and international standards.

Skills

Rail safety expertise

Risk assessment

Education

Master's degree in Rail Engineering or Environmental Policy

Job description

Mobility

In the Mobility business unit, we are looking for dedicated talents who want to pave the way for safe, sustainable, and smart mobility of the future, becoming pioneers of better mobility. Our focus is on ensuring traffic safety and developing innovative solutions for all transport systems and modes – from roads and railways to air transport. With our expertise, we enhance safety and efficiency in transportation through holistic approaches and advanced concepts.

• Our vehicle inspections promote both road safety and environmental protection, making a significant contribution to traffic safety.
• Driver’s license testing is conducted reliably by our qualified experts.
• TÜV Rheinland Schaden- und Wertgutachten GmbH offers comprehensive services for various target groups in the after-sales sector.
• Automotive Engineering & Homologation supports international clients as an independent partner in successfully bringing safe and innovative vehicles and components to the global market.
• Rail and urban transport: We are the trusted, reputable, and customer-focused partner for intelligent, safe, and clean transportation solutions.

Become part of a team that ensures mobility of the future is safe, sustainable, and inclusive. With us, you can apply your strengths in an environment that fosters diversity, innovation, and personal development.

Are you ready to help create mobility solutions for the future and drive traffic safety forward? Then a career in mobility at TÜV Rheinland is the right choice for you.

Job Description (if Text Exceeds 260 Words)

Job Title: Principal Test Engineer

Job Duties:

Manage complex rail system safety projects, including project development, budgeting, staff supervision, scheduling, status reporting, documentation production, and client interface. Consult on rail systems safety programs, railroad operating practices, application of regulations and industry standards, risk assessment, and hazard prevention/mitigation. Perform safety, reliability, and quality audits of transportation systems, railway operations, and train control system application and practices. Assure that safety designs demonstrate rigorous safety concepts and design principles. Evaluate designs for compliance with customer requirements and regulatory requirements. Qualify products and systems to domestic and international standards.

Work Location:

Pleasanton, CA

Hours/Week:

40 (Full-time)

Salary Range:

$185,000-$205,000 per year

Requirements:

Master’s Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Rail Engineering or Environmental Policy and 5 years of related experience in rail safety required, including safety assessments of railway systems, risk management, hazard identification. Occasional domestic and international travel to client and project sites required..