Staff Systems Engineer - Operational Readiness and Field Safety
Core
Lead Field Safety and Operational Readiness for autonomous trucking operations, bridging AI development with real-world deployment to ensure safety and define when autonomy is ready.
Role type
Staff Systems Engineer (Operational Readiness and Field Safety)
Builds
Autonomous trucking fleet operations and safety validation frameworks
Domain
Autonomous vehicles / Commercial trucking / Physical AI
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Systems engineering principles, hazard analysis techniques (HAZOP, FMEA, FTA, STPA), safety standards knowledge (ISO 26262, ISO 21448/SOTIF, UL 4600), safety metrics monitoring, test plan design, incident response management, regulatory interface, project management
Preferred skills
Autonomous vehicle safety validation, trucking/logistics operations, operational safety management systems, regulatory frameworks (FMVSS, SAE standards)
Responsibilities
Lead Field Safety by establishing escalation processes and owning incident response; Define and conduct operational readiness testing and create evidence; Work with teams to define protocols for nominal and off-nominal situations; Create processes for ongoing field safety monitoring and safety indicators; Analyze operational trends to drive systemic safety enhancements; Interface with regulatory bodies and contribute to industry standards discussions
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence
