Staff Systems Engineer - Operational Readiness and Field Safety

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Staff Systems Engineer - Operational Readiness and Field Safety based in United States. The Staff Systems Engineer will play a pivotal role in ensuring autonomous vehicle technology is operationally ready and deployed safely in real-world environments.This senior position bridges AI and software development with day-to-day autonomous trucking operations.You will lead field safety processes, incident response, operational readiness testing, and safety monitoring across complex systems.The role requires translating safety requirements into practical procedures for both normal and unexpected operating conditions.You will investigate field events, identify systemic trends, and drive improvements across engineering and operations.Working across multidisciplinary teams, you will influence high-stakes deployment decisions and build evidence that supports safe autonomy.The environment is fast-moving and highly collaborative, offering the opportunity to shape safety practices for the future of autonomous transportation.