Head of Validation and Systems Engineering
Core
Lead validation, verification, and systems engineering for unsupervised autonomous heavy construction machinery to ensure safety and readiness for real-world deployment.
Role type
Head of Validation and Systems Engineering (IC + Team Lead)
Builds
Autonomous heavy construction machines (excavators, dump trucks, etc.) for infrastructure projects
Domain
Autonomous robotics / Heavy construction / Safety-critical systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Test planning and experimental design, Systems engineering (requirements decomposition/traceability), Safety validation (metrics, scenario libraries), Functional safety, Data analysis and test automation, Multidisciplinary team leadership, Judgment on readiness claims
Preferred skills
Experience with driverless/unsupervised system deployment, Scaling validation across heterogeneous fleets, Authoring formal safety cases (UL 4600, ISO 26262, ISO 21448), Heavy construction machine familiarity, External technical contributions
Technologies
Python, C/C++, Cameras, Lidar, Radar, GNSS, IMUs, Edge compute, Embedded controllers
Responsibilities
Design safety validation metrics and scenario libraries, Develop generalized validation architecture, Own requirements decomposition and traceability, Select V&V instruments (simulation, proving-ground, on-site), Validate hardware and functional safety, Build and scale engineering teams, Define KPIs and decision-grade reporting
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
