Senior Vehicle Safety & Compliance Engineer

Woven by Toyota; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health, wellness, dental and

A rewarding 401k program

Flexible vacation policy

Family planning and care benefits

Job summary

Woven by Toyota seeks an experienced Vehicle Operations Safety Engineer to oversee safe and compliant vehicle operations, performing risk assessments and supporting evidence-based decisions for deployment and testing. You will work closely with operations, engineering, quality, and safety teams to identify hazards and ensure regulatory alignment.

The role emphasizes risk-informed decision-making, safety case development, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced operational environment in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Operations Management, Quality, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 5+ years experience in vehicle operations, fleet safety, autonomous vehicle operations, transportation safety, manufacturing safety, or a related operational environment.
• Experience conducting operational risk assessments and implementing risk mitigation strategies.
• Knowledge of U.S. AD/ADAS vehicle safety regulations and applicable industry standards.
• Experience supporting data-driven operational decisions using safety metrics or risk analysis.
• Understanding of mission constraints and operational safety considerations in vehicle testing/deployment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vehicle operations safety patrols, inspections, and assessments to identify unsafe conditions and risks.
• Review safety release cases, operational safety cases, and supporting evidence to evaluate readiness and risk decisions.
• Support compliance with safety and regulatory requirements across projects.
• Utilize safety metrics and incident trends to inform risk-based decisions.
• Identify hazards, assess risk severity, and recommend mitigations to reduce safety exposure.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and safety teams to document assumptions and mitigations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

5+ years vehicle operations experience

Job description

Woven by Toyota seeks an experienced Vehicle Operations Safety Engineer to oversee safe and compliant vehicle operations, performing risk assessments and supporting evidence-based decisions for deployment and testing. You will work closely with operations, engineering, quality, and safety teams to identify hazards and ensure regulatory alignment.

The role emphasizes risk-informed decision-making, safety case development, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced operational environment in