Staff Systems Engineer - Operational Readiness and Field Safety

📋 Description

• Lead field safety activities and incident response procedures.
• Define and execute operational readiness testing for autonomous vehicle operations.
• Collaborate with operations and software teams on nominal and off-nominal scenarios (weather
• Establish field safety monitoring, metrics, and supporting tools.
• Analyze operational trends to drive safety improvements across development and operations.
• Support incident response training and regulatory engagement on autonomous safety and validation.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field; advanced
• 7+ years in safety-critical systems (development, validation, deployment, or operations).
• Strong systems engineering principles: requirements, V&V, hazard analysis methods (HAZOP, FMEA
• Familiarity with ISO 26262, ISO 21448/SOTIF, UL 4600 safety standards.
• Experience monitoring safety metrics and designing test plans for autonomous/safety-critical
• Excellent technical communication and cross-team collaboration skills; strong project coordination.

🎁 Benefits

• Salary: $189,000–$242,000 USD annually for U.S. locations.
• Discretionary equity incentives and annual performance bonus.
• Medical, dental, vision; health and wellness benefits; unlimited vacation.
• Flexible hours and work-from-home support; office perks when onsite.
• Team events and opportunities to work on autonomous transportation and safety tech.
• Inclusive, supportive workplace environment.