VP, Automotive Verification & ValidationUCN

As Vice President Verification & Validation you will lead the transformation from document-centric V&V to an AI-enabled model-based continuous validation ecosystem leveraging digital twins fleet data and an end-to-end digital thread.

You will define and drive the enterprise strategy for verification and validation across vehicle systems ensuring safety compliance robustness and speed of execution across the full product lifecycle. This strategic leadership role requires deep expertise in automotive engineering MBSE SysML v2 requirements traceability end-to-end AI-enabled validation methods and data-driven decision-making combined with exceptional leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

The ideal candidate has done whole-vehicle validation and launched multiple vehicle programs in their career and is tech-forward actively thinking about opportunities to leverage AI/automation in the field.

Details

• Location: Charlotte NC
• Employment: Full-time
• Industry: Automotive

What were looking for

• Masters degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Systems Engineering Computer Engineering or a related technical field
• 15 years of experience in automotive engineering including senior leadership responsibility in verification and validation of complex vehicle systems software-defined vehicles and/or electric vehicles
• Proven track record of transforming validation organizations processes and toolchains toward model-based software-centric AI-enabled and data-driven approaches
• Deep expertise in MBSE SysML v2 digital thread digital twin continuous validation virtual verification simulation environments and test automation frameworks
• Strong knowledge of requirements traceability (end-to-end) HiL SiL MiL scenario-based testing CI/CD validation automated regression testing and validation toolchains across hardware software and systems integration
• Experience leveraging fleet data telemetry connected vehicle data AI-assisted test generation AI-based coverage analysis machine learning for defect prediction and GenAI for requirements and test review
• Strong understanding of automotive safety cybersecurity regulatory and quality standards including ISO 26262 SOTIF and safety case development in modern validation organizations
• Demonstrated experience building and leading high-performing technical teams driving cross-functional alignment and influencing executive stakeholders
• Strategic mindset with the ability to define long-term roadmaps prioritize investments and scale digital validation capabilities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex technical issues into clear decisions and actions
• Validated and launched multiple full vehicle programs across a career with a track record spanning whole-vehicle validation

This probably isnt for you if

• Youre not located in or willing to relocate to Charlotte NC
• You lack a hands-on automotive background or experience validating and launching multiple vehicle programs