Field Safety Engineer, UK
Core
Primary engineering/technical liaison with UK safety regulators (VCA, TfL) for Waymo's autonomous vehicle fleet, analyzing safety issues and advising on regulatory compliance.
Role type
Senior IC field safety engineer (regulatory liaison)
Builds
Safety strategies, policies, and incident response capabilities for autonomous vehicles in the UK
Domain
Autonomous driving / Automotive safety / UK regulatory compliance
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
UK automotive/transportation regulatory framework knowledge, safety engineering analysis, incident response, cross-functional collaboration, technical presentation
Preferred skills
Autonomous vehicle technology familiarity, SMS/Safety Case/UNECE regulations knowledge, fast-paced scaling company experience
Technologies
VCA, TfL, SMS, Safety Case, UNECE Automated Driving System
Responsibilities
Serve as primary liaison with UK automotive and traffic safety regulators; Work with US Field Safety team to identify and analyze safety issues; Act as lead for Field Safety issues impacting UK operations; Participate in 24/7 Safety on-call rotation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC