Lead Consultant - AI/ML

UL is seeking an experienced AI/ML Assurance Expert to lead our artificial intelligence initiatives across automotive, medical, industrial, robotics, consumer and aerospace sectors. This strategic leadership role is responsible for defining and executing compliance and assurance programs to ensure AI systems are trustworthy, compliant, and aligned with ethical, regulatory, and organizational standards.
The role includes assessing AI models for fairness, transparency, robustness, and security, implementing governance frameworks to mitigate risks, and consulting with clients on AI integration into products and processes.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and drive AI assurance strategies across automotive, medical, industrial, robotics, consumer and aerospace industries. Drive integration of AI/ML into safety-critical systems (Product Development Lifecycle, Functional Safety, Cybersecurity, SOTIF)
• Governance & Compliance: Establish and maintain AI governance frameworks and assurance processes to ensure adherence to global standards (GDPR, EU AI Act, ISO, UL AI standards).
• Client Engagement: Collaborate with clients to deliver AI-enabled solutions that are compliant with global AI regulatory frameworks.
• Risk & Ethical Oversight: Evaluate AI systems for compliance, fairness, and ethical considerations; stay ahead of evolving regulatory and industry standards.
• Lifecycle Management: Create governance structures for AI lifecycle management, including risk assessments and documentation.
• Reporting & Communication: Prepare assurance reports for stakeholders and regulatory bodies; communicate AI risks and findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Advisory & Mentorship: Advise on best practices for safe and responsible AI deployment; mentor internal teams on emerging AI technologies and ethical standards.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Lead business development activities defining Statements of Work (SOWs), providing budgetary estimates, and submitting full proposals for client-funded projects.  Leverage industry experience and network to win projects and build the business.
• Lead client programs, including major/large-scale client programs, by interacting regularly with clients in technical program meetings and project reviews.  Address client concerns and to resolve client issues. Provide expert technical leadership and guidance to clients in reference to safety, security, process framework, and related technical fields.  Projects may include regular travel to client sites and to other UL locations.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the business by providing technical and market expertise to management planning and report-out activities.
• Contribute to the development of UL technical standards and other relevant technical standards (from ISO, IEC, IEEE, SAE, etc.) by direct participation as member of standards committees.
• Integrate continuous improvement and safety culture in all aspects of the job.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or related field with a focus on AI/ML technologies.
• Experience: 
  • 5+ years in AI/ML development, deployment, risk management, compliance, and governance roles.
  • Implementation Experience in AI/ML product development and lifecycle management, dataset lifecycle and tools.
  • Proven track record in implementing AI assurance frameworks and regulatory compliance.
  • Exposure to regulated industries and safety-critical environments
• Technical Expertise: 
  • Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies and their applications across industries.
  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (EU AI Act, ISO/IEC 42001).
  • Knowledge and understanding of UL 3115, ISO/PAS 8800 and relevant safety and governance standards.
  • Knowledge of AI ethics, fairness, and bias mitigation techniques and applicable standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ Years experience in designing and developing embedded system solutions including systems electronics hardware design
• Experience in safety related role in functional safety
  • Safety Analysis knowledge including HARA, HIRE, FTA, FMEA, FMEDA, STPA etc.
  • Experience working with ISO 61508, ISO 26262, ISO 21448, and relevant safety standards
• Experience with ISO 21434, Cybersecurity Management Systems (CSMS), Automotive Cybersecurity Risk Management, Continuous Cybersecurity Activities (Incident Response, Cybersecurity Monitoring)
• Experience with ISO 24089, Software Update Management Systems (SUMS), including experience with vehicle software update campaigns and securing vehicle infrastructure related to software updates. 
• Experience in EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and ISA/IEC 62443 Series of Standards

What you’ll experience working for ULS 

UL Solutions has been pioneering change since 1894 and we’re still leading the way. From day one, we’ve blazed a trail protecting the planet and everyone on it. Our teams have influenced billions of products, plus services, software offerings and more. We break things, burn things and blow things up. All in the name of safety science. 

That’s where you come in — because none of it could happen without you. It takes passion to protect people, problem-solving to safeguard personal data and conviction to make the world a more sustainable place. It takes bold ideas and brilliant minds to build a better world for future generations across the globe.  

This is more than a job. It’s a calling. A passion to use our expertise and play our part in creating a more secure, sustainable world today — and tomorrow. As a member of our safety science community, you’ll use your ideas, your energy and your ambition to innovate, challenge and ultimately, help create a safer world. 

Everyone here is unique. But we’re also a global community, working together to help create a safer world. Join UL Solutions and you can connect with the brightest minds in the business, all bringing their distinct perspectives and diverse backgrounds together to deliver real change. 

Empowering our customers to keep the world safe means thinking ahead. It means investing in training and empowering our people to learn and innovate. At UL Solutions, we help build a better future — one where everyone benefits. 

Join UL Solutions to be at the center of safety. To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com

Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $135,000 to $180,000 USD and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 20% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).

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A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.