Verification and Validation Manager - Autonomy Trucking

Applied Intuition•Sunnyvale, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an Autonomy Verification Manager to lead and grow a team responsible for defining and implementing advanced validation strategies for L4 autonomy programs, starting from trucking and expanding to other verticals over time. You'll set the technical direction, lead, mentor and grow the team, and enable safe deployment of our fleet in the US and Japan.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in ADAS, autonomous driving, or related technical field
MS/BS degree in Robotics, Aerospace, Computer Science, or equivalent
Leadership experience with technical teams on autonomy system validation projects
Deep knowledge of ADAS/AV system architecture and standards (ISO 26262, ISO 21448, UL4600)
Collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and industry partners

Nice To Haves

Prior technical leadership and management in autonomous vehicle, ADAS, or aerospace programs
Project management experience in AV or robotics fields
Experience with safety engineering and requirements management
Familiarity with simulation and scripting tools in autonomy systems
PhD in engineering, robotics, or a related technical field

Responsibilities

Manage and mentor a team of engineers responsible for the validation of autonomy modules
Drive the development and execution of comprehensive validation strategies and test plans, including both simulation and real-world testing activities
Oversee the creation and maintenance of sophisticated metrics mapped to safety cases, ensuring clear reporting and alignment with industry standards
Architect solutions for performance analysis and challenging event identification
Collaborate cross-functionally with other engineering leaders and industry partners to define roadmaps and priorities for validation features and capabilities
Lead recruiting efforts to grow the validation team with top talent