Rail V&V Group Lead - Reliability & Innovation

Alstom; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Pittsburgh seeks a Group Manager V&V to lead verification and validation of safety-critical rail systems. You will own V&V strategy, drive system-level testing, and mentor a cross-functional team to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

Responsibilities include establishing rigorous reliability standards, reducing defects, and promoting innovative testing methodologies across engineering, operations, and quality. This role offers impact on mobility and safety at scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in verification, validation, or quality management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in V&V processes, safety-critical systems, and rail industry standards.
• Strong understanding of system engineering, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Drive scalable V&V strategies for large rail projects, ensuring robust system performance.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration between engineering, operations, and quality teams to achieve seamless integration.
• Establish and maintain rigorous reliability standards, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
• Champion innovation by implementing new testing methodologies and digital tools.
• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the V&V team and across departments.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Engineering/CS degree

Job description

Alstom in Pittsburgh seeks a Group Manager V&V to lead verification and validation of safety-critical rail systems. You will own V&V strategy, drive system-level testing, and mentor a cross-functional team to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

Responsibilities include establishing rigorous reliability standards, reducing defects, and promoting innovative testing methodologies across engineering, operations, and quality. This role offers impact on mobility and safety at scale.