Advanced Lead Engineer- Verification & Validation

About the job

Company Description

Job Description It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!

Job Summary:

Lead the verification and validation activities for embedded software products, ensuring high-quality, reliable, and compliant solutions throughout the product lifecycle. Drive test strategy, automation, system integration, and validation efforts while mentoring engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Primary responsibilities:

• Lead V&V activities across the embedded software and system lifecycle. • 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, vulnerability assessment, and security validation. • Ensure compliance with safety and cybersecurity standards. • Mentor V&V engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualification / Requirement:

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or related disciplines.

• 8+ Years of experience in embedded software verification and validation. • Proficiency in C/C++, Python, test automation, and debugging of embedded systems. • Experience with RTOS/Linux-based platforms, communication protocols, and integration testing. • Knowledge of safety-critical development processes and industry standards. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills. • 3+ years of experience leading teams or technical workstream

Essential Requirements:

• Strong expertise in Embedded Systems Testing and Validation.

• Experience with Embedded C/C++, RTOS, and hardware-software integration. • Knowledge of communication protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, and UART. • Experience with test automation using Python or similar scripting languages. • Understanding of safety standards such as EN 50128, EN 50657, EN 50126, EN 50129, IEC 61508, or equivalent. • Hands-on experience in cybersecurity testing aligned with IEC 62443, TS 50701, NIST CSF, and secure product development practices. • Strong problem-solving, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Desired Requirements :

• Experience in Railway Rolling Stock, railway safety-critical systems.

• Exposure to threat modelling, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing. • Experience with tools such as Polarion, Git • Functional Safety or Cybersecurity certifications are an added advantage. • Experience supporting safety certification and regulatory compliance activities.

Work Model: Onsite(5 Days a week)

Reporting: Engineering Manager, Transit Software Team Travel: Domestic/International- None Domain Preference: Railway, Transportation, Industrial Automation, Safety-Critical Embedded Systems

Physical Requirement:

•Shall be able to be work on Onsite at WITEC VKTP Bengaluru facility and collaborate with team members •Efficient enough to work long hours on Laptop/System as required by project needs

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need for accommodation, please let us know.

Qualifications

Additional Information What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First? At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other. If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we? Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike. Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com. Culture powers us and the possibilities. We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more. Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.