Autonomous Vehicle Behavioral Regulations Lead

General Motors; Tennessee; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer is seeking an AV Behavioral Regulatory Lead to oversee regulatory efforts for automated driving systems. This is a remote position where you will collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance and shape regulations. Success in this role requires strong technical judgment and an understanding of regulatory landscapes.

Benefits

Company vehicle program

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory strategy in the automotive industry.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable plans.
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the regulatory strategy for AV safety case.
• Develop a unified roadmap for regulatory compliance.
• Engage with federal, state, and local regulators.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Technical Judgment

Data-Driven Metrics

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Remote: This role is categorized as remote. This means the successful candidate may be based anywhere in the United States and is not expected to report to a GM worksite unless directed by their manager.

Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.”

The Role

The Safety Assurance for Effective Autonomous Driving Software (SAFE-ADS) department, part of GM’s Global Product Safety, System, and Certification (GPSSC) organization, leads the development of a comprehensive safety case for automated driving systems (ADS). This work supports GM’s vision of zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion.

As theAV Behavioral Regulatory Lead, you will report to the Head of AV Safety Strategy and Assurance and lead regulatory efforts related to AV behavior, including traffic law compliance and performance standards. You’ll collaborate with Legal, Government Affairs, and regulatory experts to ensure compliance, influence future regulations, and support incident reporting and inquiries. You’ll also work with the AV Safety Data Analysis team to define metrics for monitoring behavioral compliance, ultimately strengthening GM’s AV leadership and regulatory trust.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

Strategy & Execution

• Lead the regulatory strategy for the AV safety case, coordinating across GPSSC, Legal, Regulatory, and Government Affairs

• Develop and execute a unified roadmap for regulatory arguments aligned with standards and best practices

• Oversee state-level compliance strategies for traffic laws and first responder interactions

• Engage with federal, state, and local regulators, understanding their roles and perspectives

• Translate regulatory requirements into actionable engineering and operational plans

• Track and ensure compliance with AV permitting, vehicle standards, and operator training

• Prepare and deliver required reports (e.g., NHTSA Consent Order, DOJ DPA)

• Support incident response and regulatory inquiries in coordination with cross-functional teams

• Shape AV rulemaking at the state (lead) and federal (support) levels

• Drive continuous improvement in regulatory engagement processes and tools

Technical

• Apply technical judgment to align engineering solutions with regulatory requirements

• Collaborate with engineers and data scientists to bridge technical and regulatory needs

• Promote clear, data-driven safety metrics to demonstrate compliance and build regulator confidence

• Identify risks, resolve conflicts, and ensure timely execution of compliance milestones

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate