Safety and Certification Manager

Job Description 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 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 Certification Strategy & Delivery Develop and implement the Certification Management Plan aligned with the safety management system. Oversee production of Certificates, Declarations, and Compliance Evidence 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 (Parts 236, 238, 270, etc.) 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 Testing, Verification & Validation (V&V) Define certification requirements within Testing & Commissioning Plans Ensure all safety-critical systems meet acceptance criteria prior to revenue service Oversee Independent Safety Assessment (ISA) activities 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 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 12–15+ 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 Additional Information In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the expected compensation range for this role is $160,000 to $205,000 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. Affirmative Action Participant EOE M/F/D/V/SO Compensation $160,000-$160,000 per year #J-18808-Ljbffr Egis Group