Job Details

Nuro is seeking a Head of Safety Management Systems.

Overview

Nuro is looking for an experienced safety leader to enhance safety in the design, testing, and operation of our autonomous vehicle products. Our mission is to improve everyday life through robotics, focusing on autonomous vehicle technologies that aim to save lives and reduce injuries while reimagining the role of automobiles in society. To achieve these benefits, we must develop and deploy our vehicles in a manner that prioritizes public safety and builds public trust.

The successful candidate will lead our Safety Office, work with the Safety Committee to define safety strategies, and collaborate with managers and safety engineers across the company to implement safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Office of Safety within Public Trust.
• Direct efforts of the executive Safety Committee to articulate and implement safety vision and strategy.
• Prepare and review Safety Cases for our products, ensuring consistency and quality across technical and operational functions.
• Serve as Nuro's SMS Executive, implementing Safety Management Systems throughout the organization.
• Work with managers and safety engineers to ensure safety strategy is executed effectively.
• Review Safety Case components, including Verification & Validation, prior to company-wide Safety Case preparation.
• Establish training and safety education requirements for safety responsible engineers and staff.
• Participate in cross-functional safety activities related to product development, validation, and operation.
• Contribute to emergency planning and response efforts.

External Responsibilities

• Monitor emerging safety and autonomy issues, providing guidance on standards and regulations.
• Represent Nuro in industry dialogues, regulatory discussions, and media interactions on safety matters.