# Verification and Validation Manager - Autonomy Trucking

**Company:** [Applied Intuition](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/applied-intuition)
**Location:** Sunnyvale, CA
**Role:** Engineering Management
**Salary:** $220k – $320k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Iso 26262, Iso 21448, Ul 4600, Adas, Autonomous Driving, Simulation Testing, Safety Engineering, Requirements Management, Robotics, Aerospace
**Posted:** 2026-06-24

> Lead and grow a team defining validation strategies for L4 autonomy programs in trucking. Set technical direction, mentor engineers, and enable safe fleet deployment across the US and Japan.

## Job Description

## 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

## 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 Have
- 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

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