SMS Lead

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of the Safety Management System (SMS), including policy, procedures, and documentation
• Maintain alignment with ICAO Doc 9859 framework and regulatory obligations from UN ECE R157 and UL 4600
• Establish and maintain the Safety Performance Monitoring & Measurement (SPMM) program, including SPIs and SPTs
• Collect, analyze, and report safety performance data to surface trends and systemic issues
• Track safety occurrence reporting and coordinate incident investigations and near-miss reports
• Plan and coordinate internal SMS audits and manage corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs)
• Champion a non-punitive safety culture and design SMS training programs
• Partner with Risk Management and Safety Case leads to integrate SMS into program milestones

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in safety management or safety engineering in a regulated industry
• 3+ years of direct experience owning or contributing to a formal Safety Management System (SMS) program
• Experience with SMS documentation, SPMM design, and internal audit coordination
• Familiarity with UN ECE R157 / WP.29 and ICAO Doc 9859 structures
• Strong analytical skills for defining and interpreting safety performance indicators

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering or safety discipline
• SMS Lead or Safety Management System certification (e.g., ISASI, IATA SMS, SMS Pro)
• Experience in autonomous vehicles, ADAS, advanced aviation, or robotics
• Familiarity with UL 4600 SMS and safety assurance requirements
• Experience interfacing with NHTSA, state DMVs, or other AV regulatory bodies
• Proficiency in Power BI, Excel, SQL, or AI/automation tools for safety data analysis

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare suite (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement benefits with employer safe harbor match
• Generous paid parental leave and phased return to work
• Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
• Total Wellness Program resources