Advanced Lead Engineer- Verification & Validation
Core
Lead verification and validation activities for embedded software products in safety-critical railway and industrial systems, ensuring compliance with rigorous safety and cybersecurity standards throughout the product lifecycle.
Role type
Senior Lead Verification & Validation Engineer (Embedded Systems)
Builds
High-quality, reliable, and compliant embedded software solutions for freight and transit rail, mining, marine, and industrial markets.
Domain
Railway, Transportation, Industrial Automation, Safety-Critical Embedded Systems
Required skills
Embedded systems testing and validation, C/C++, Python, RTOS/Linux platforms, hardware-software integration, cybersecurity testing, safety standards compliance (EN 50128/50657/50126/50129/IEC 61508), communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART), test automation, vulnerability assessment, threat modelling, stakeholder management, team leadership. (via careerplan.io/jobs/3743990015909346-advanced-lead-engineer-verification-validation-at-wabtec)
Preferred skills
Railway rolling stock experience, functional safety or cybersecurity certifications, regulatory compliance support, penetration testing.
Technologies
Polarion, Git, RTOS, Linux, Python, C/C++.
Responsibilities
Define test strategies, plans, test cases, and validation reports; perform functional, integration, regression, performance, and system testing; drive hardware-software integration and requirements traceability; lead cybersecurity testing and security validation; mentor V&V engineers; collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities