System Integration and Validation Leader

Alstom; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cutting-edge projects

Global opportunities

Award-winning learning

Development investment

Collaborative teams

Job summary

Alstom is seeking an experienced System Integration & Validation engineer to define and drive the strategy for integrating subsystems and validating transport system requirements. You will collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and client representatives to ensure high performance, safety, and compliance across projects.

You will mentor SI&V engineers, optimize validation activities, and lead evidentiary collection while maintaining alignment with safety standards and project

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications, Systems Engineering, or equivalent.
• ~5 years of hands-on testing/validation in rail or transportation systems preferred.
• Knowledge of railway subsystems: power distribution, signaling, SCADA, rolling stock.
• Familiarity with validation/verification processes and requirement management tools (DOORS, EWM, ETM).
• Excellent verbal and written communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage the System Integration & Validation (I&V) strategy with project leadership.
• Optimize I&V execution using FATs, mock-ups, type tests, and on-site testing.
• Deploy and maintain I&V processes aligned with standards.
• Coordinate validation activities across subsystems, subcontractors, and partners.
• Lead validation activities and ensure timely collection of evidence.
• Perform functional, integration, and system-level tests per plans.
• Mentor I&V engineers and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with safety, standards, and homologation requirements.

Skills

System integration

Validation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Quality processes

Education

Electrical/Electronics/Telecommunications/Systems Engineering degree

Tools

DOORS

EWM

ETM

Job description

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your system integration and validation expertise in a new cutting‑edge field. You'll work alongside collaborative and detail-oriented teammates. You'll define and drive the best strategy to integrate all subsystems and validate the transport system requirements, ensuring the delivery of a high‑performing, safe, and compliant transport system.

Day‑to‑day, you'll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, operations, maintenance, and client representatives), mentor and develop SI&V engineers, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives – and much more.

We'll look to you for:

• Defining and managing the overall System Integration & Validation (I&V) strategy in collaboration with project leadership.
• Optimizing I&V execution by leveraging Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), mock‑ups, type tests, offshore interface and factory integration testing, test track activities, software integration platforms, and on‑site testing and commissioning.
• Deploying and maintaining SI&V processes aligned with company standards and project requirements.
• Defining validation methods for each requirement in collaboration with Requirement Managers and System Engineering teams.
• Coordinating validation activities across all subsystems, including subcontractors and external partners.
• Managing the I&V lifecycle timeline and ensuring timely collection of validation evidence.
• Executing functional, integration, and system‑level tests according to approved test plans.
• Co‑leading the testing program with the System Testing Manager to ensure optimal sequencing of test phases and avoidance of redundant validation demonstrations.
• Ensuring compliance with contractual specifications, industry standards, safety requirements, and supporting system certification and homologation.
• Mentoring and developing SI&V and T&C engineers while fostering cross‑functional collaboration and technical excellence.

All about you

• Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience or understanding of testing and commissioning in rail or transportation systems (~5 years of hands‑on experience preferred).
• Knowledge of railway systems, electrical power distribution systems, signaling, communication & SCADA systems, and rolling stock systems.
• Familiarity with validation and verification processes, as well as requirement management tools like DOORS, EWM, ETM, and automated tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Strong system‑level thinking and integration expertise.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving capabilities.
• Willingness to travel for short or long‑term missions across locations or countries.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays when needed.
• Rigor, attention to detail, and ability to operate within strict quality processes.

Things you'll enjoy

• Work with cutting‑edge transportation systems, including electrical power distribution, signaling, communication, SCADA, and rolling stock systems.
• Progress toward becoming a recognized leader in system integration and validation within the transportation industry.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
• Contribute to innovative projects.
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award‑winning learning.

You don't need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you'll be proud. If you're up for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we're an equal‑opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.