Senior Rail Systems Test & Commissioning Leader

Alstom; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Seattle is seeking a senior manager to drive testing and commissioning of advanced rail solutions, leading cross-functional teams to deliver safe, reliable transportation and shaping urban mobility.

You will own complex projects, develop scalable test strategies, ensure milestones are met, manage risk, and promote innovative testing methodologies across engineering, operations, and client interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required; master's preferred.
• 8+ years in rail systems testing, commissioning, or project management.
• Expertise in rail signaling, system integration, and commissioning protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead scalable test and commissioning strategies for large rail projects.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration between engineering, operations, and client stakeholders to achieve project goals.
• Guarantee reliability through rigorous validation, troubleshooting, and risk mitigation across all phases.
• Champion innovation by implementing new testing methodologies and digital tools to optimize performance.
• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within teams, building technical excellence and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Rail systems

Project management

Testing & commissioning

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's preferred

Job description

Alstom in Seattle is seeking a senior manager to drive testing and commissioning of advanced rail solutions, leading cross-functional teams to deliver safe, reliable transportation and shaping urban mobility.

You will own complex projects, develop scalable test strategies, ensure milestones are met, manage risk, and promote innovative testing methodologies across engineering, operations, and client interfaces.