Nuro · 20 hours ago
Senior/Staff Safety Management Systems (SMS) Engineer
Mountain View, California (HQ)
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $291K/yr
5+ years expNuro is a self-driving technology company focused on making autonomy accessible to all. They are seeking a Senior/Staff Safety Management Systems (SMS) Engineer to design and implement a company-wide SMS for their autonomous vehicle operations, ensuring safety is embedded at every level of the business.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesRoboticsTransportation
Responsibilities
Architect and deploy an SMS (aligned with ISO 45001, ICAO SMS principles, AVSC reports, or equivalent aviation/automotive models)
Define safety policy, processes, and performance indicators across all AV programs
Lead hazard identification, risk assessment, and mitigation planning for AV activities
Establish and promote safety culture, including training and awareness programs for all business units
Manage safety reporting systems and oversight of incident/near-miss investigations
Collaborate with legal and compliance for regulatory engagement and audits
Support continuous improvement based on field data, incident trends, and feedback loops
Work with the TPM, safety standards, and operational safety teams to ensure cohesive company-wide safety integration
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Engineering, Safety, Systems, or related field
5-8+ years of experience in SMS roles for high-risk industries (automotive, aviation, rail, etc.)
Proven record designing or operating a cross-functional SMS
Depth in risk management, safety culture, and performance measurement
Strong communication and change management skills
Benefits
Annual performance bonus
Equity
Competitive benefits package
Company
Nuro
Nuro is a robotics company specializing in the development of autonomous driving technologies.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.34BKey Investors
Disney AcceleratorTiger Global ManagementT. Rowe Price
2025-08-21Series E· $97M
2025-04-09Series E· $106M
2024-04-06Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Jiajun Zhu
Co-Founder and Co-CEO
Dave Ferguson
Co-Founder
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