Vice President, Verification & Validation ( Full-time ) Charlotte, NC - DK
$280,000–$340,000 year
On-siteCharlotte, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Develop and execute a forward-looking verification and validation strategy driving the shift from document-centric processes to AI-enabled, model-based continuous validation. Build and lead a high-performing V&V organization across systems, software, hardware, and vehicle integration, establishing frameworks leveraging digital twins, simulation, and automated regression testing. Partner with cross-functional teams to define requirements and ensure end-to-end traceability through a robust digital thread. Drive adoption of MBSE, SysML v2, and GenAI for requirements and test review while ensuring compliance with ISO 26262 and SOTIF standards. Manage resources, budgets, and development timelines to support strategic investments in scalable validation platforms and cloud-based simulation. Communicate with executive leadership to provide actionable insights on validation maturity and vehicle readiness.
Required Qualifications
- Master's 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
- Valid driver's license
- Passport
- 4-5 days attendance in office with in-person meetings and events regularly
- Domestic and international travel required
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