Safety and Certification Manager
Core
Lead the development and implementation of the System Safety Assurance and Certification Framework to achieve regulatory approval and revenue service readiness for the California High-Speed Rail system.
Role type
Senior Safety and Certification Manager (Rail Infrastructure)
Builds
Safety certification packages, System Safety Program Plans, and compliance evidence for FRA approval.
Domain
Rail infrastructure / High-Speed Rail / Regulatory Compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Hazard identification and risk assessment, Systems engineering management, Regulatory compliance (49 CFR), Multi-contractor interface management, Independent Safety Assessment (ISA) oversight, Audit and compliance review
Preferred skills
Experience with CEN/LELLEC standards, Large-scale rail program management ($>1B), Revenue Service Readiness (RSR) processes
Technologies
FRA regulatory frameworks, 49 CFR Parts 236/238/270, SSPP, CMP, V&V matrices
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain the System Safety Management Program Plan (SSPP), Act as primary interface with the Federal Railroad Administration, Manage submissions for safety certification and waivers, Coordinate certification across civil, systems, and operations, Oversee Independent Safety Assessment (ISA) activities, Lead technical audits and safety reviews
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
