Safety and Certification Manager

Lead the development and implementation of the System Safety Assurance and Certification Framework to achieve regulatory approval and revenue service readiness for the California High-Speed Rail system. The role ensures full compliance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requirements CFR regulations and Authority standards across design construction testing and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

1. Safety Governance & Assurance

• Establish and maintain the System Safety Management Program Plan (SSPP) aligned with FRA expectations
• Lead hazard identification risk assessment (PHA SHA) and mitigation tracking
• Ensure integration of safety across civil systems and operations

2. Certification Strategy & Delivery

• Develop and implement the Certification Management Plan aligned with the safety management system.
• Oversee production of Certificates Declarations and Compliance Evidence

3. Regulatory Interface (FRA / Federal Compliance)

• Act as the primary interface with the Federal Railroad Administration
• Manage submissions for safety certification waivers and approvals
• Ensure alignment with 49 CFR (Partsetc.)

4. Integration with System Engineering

• Ensure certification is embedded in the Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP)
• Manage requirements traceability design verification validation certification
• Coordinate across track OCS signaling rolling stock and operations

5. Testing Verification & Validation (V&V)

• Define certification requirements within Testing & Commissioning Plans
• Ensure all safety-critical systems meet acceptance criteria prior to revenue service Data sensitivity - Public
• Oversee Independent Safety Assessment (ISA) activities

6. Interface & Program Integration

• Manage certification across multi-contractor interfaces (civil rail systems TSCC etc.)
• Ensure consistency of safety and certification approach across all CP packages

7. Audit Compliance & Readiness Lead technical audits safety reviews and compliance checks

• Support System Readiness Reviews and Go/No-Go decisions
• Provide certification input into Revenue Service Readiness (RSR)

Key Deliverables

• System Safety Program Plan (SSPP)
• Certification Management Plan (CMP)
• Hazard Log & Safety Case
• Verification & Validation Matrix (V&V)
• Certification Status Reports & Dashboards
• Safety Certification Package for FRA approval

Qualifications :

• 1215 years in rail safety assurance or certification (HSR preferred)
• Strong knowledge of FRA regulations (49 CFR) and U.S. compliance frameworks or international equivalent standards e.g CENLELLEC
• Experience on large-scale rail programs (>$1B) with multi-contract integration
• Background in systems engineering testing & commissioning or assurance
• Experience working with regulators and independent assessors

This job description may be adjusted as project needs evolve. 

Additional Information :

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws the expected compensation range for this role is $160000 to $205000 annually. Compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills experience education certifications geographic location and other business and organizational needs. 

Why join Egis:

• Opportunity to participate in a full range of employee benefits including health dental vision disability and life insurance beginning the first day of the month following the first 30 days of continuous employment.
• 401(k) plan beginning the first day of the month following 90 days of continuous employment with 4% company match.
• Gracious Paid Time Off (PTO) package with increased accrual rates with tenure along with 9 paid holidays.
• Competitive wages and potential bonus opportunities offered.
• Flexible schedules and potential hybrid schedules offered.
• Paid parental leave offered beginning the first day of the month following the first 30 days of continuous employment.
• Educational assistance / Tuition Reimbursement.

An affirmative action participant EOE M/F/D/V/SO

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time