Operations Safety Lead

The role

You will build and run the operational safety compliance and assurance framework across all programs. This includes establishing unified procedures, incident classification, and compliance obligations to ensure consistent execution and evidence.

What you will do

• Establish a unified operational framework including SOPs, readiness checklists, and incident taxonomy.
• Own the operational safety ownership map and identify cross-functional dependencies.
• Develop and maintain safety-driven operational procedures with Systems Engineering and Program Management.
• Represent Operations in change control and deployment readiness reviews.
• Own the operational compliance framework including permits, authorizations, and audits.
• Ensure fleet compliance requirements are met and documented.
• Own incident management from classification and response through RCA and CAPA.
• Drive cross-program incident and safety trend analysis.
• Define and maintain operational safety evidence and support safety cases.
• Report safety performance to leadership.

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in operational compliance, transportation safety, program management, or a related field.
• 3+ years in a safety-critical or regulated environment.
• Proven ownership of compliance programs.
• Experience standardizing processes across multiple programs, sites, or business units.
• Strong experience with root cause analysis and CAPA through verified closure.
• Proven ability to build audit-ready documentation and recordkeeping systems.
• Excellent written communication.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Equivalent experience leading complex commercial vehicle or autonomy operations may substitute for formal education.

Nice to have

• Experience in autonomous vehicles, trucking, mining, aviation, rail, or another safety-critical, regulated industry.
• Experience across multiple operating domains.
• Working knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and MSHA requirements, plus familiarity with state AV permitting.
• Familiarity with safety case methodologies and standards such as ISO 26262, SOTIF, or UL 4600.
• Relevant safety certification (e.g., CSP, OSHA 500/501, or MSHA Part 46/48).
• Experience supporting multiple customer programs with differing contractual and safety requirements.
• MS/BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience

About the company

Applied Intuition, Inc. is a Silicon Valley company creating digital infrastructure for physical AI. It services automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries.