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Staff Systems Engineer - Operational Readiness and Field Safety

Waabi · Remote US

Posted 20 days ago

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This role has been open
20 days
Waabi's roles stay open a median of 44 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
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Ghost-job risk at Waabi
low
0 stale, 2 reposted of 88 open
Hiring momentum
97 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

As a Staff Systems Engineer focusing on Operational Readiness and Field Safety at Waabi, you will lead the establishment of safety processes and operational readiness testing for autonomous vehicle operations. Your role involves analyzing field events, defining protocols for various operational scenarios, and collaborating with teams to enhance safety metrics and incident response training. You will also interface with regulatory bodies to contribute to industry standards for operational safety validation.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Waabi as an employer.

What you need

  • Undergrad in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field; advanced degree preferred
  • 7+ years of experience in safety-critical system development, validation, or operations
  • Strong understanding of systems engineering principles including requirements decomposition, V&V processes, and hazard analysis techniques (HAZOP, FMEA, FTA, STPA, etc.)
  • Familiarity with relevant safety standards (ISO 26262, ISO 21448/SOTIF, UL 4600)
  • Experience monitoring safety metrics and designing/executing test plans for complex autonomous or robotic systems
  • Excellent technical communication skills with ability to present complex safety arguments to diverse stakeholders

Nice to have

  • Direct experience with autonomous vehicle safety validation or deployment
  • Previous work in trucking, logistics, or commercial vehicle operations
  • Experience with operational safety management systems
  • Knowledge of regulatory frameworks for autonomous vehicles (FMVSS, SAE standards, state/provincial regulations)

What you get

  • Competitive compensation and equity awards
  • Health and Wellness benefits that include Medical, Vision and Dental coverage
  • Unlimited Vacation
  • Flexible hours and Work from Home support
  • Daily drinks, snacks and catered meals (when in office)
  • Regularly scheduled team building activities and social events

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of the technology stack used
  • Role involves significant responsibility in safety-critical systems, which may lead to high stress
  • Position is remote, which may affect team dynamics and communication

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Listed by Waabi on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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