You will:- Formulate and execute proactive legislative and regulatory strategies to enable driverless autonomous freight operations across target markets.
- Build and maintain high impact relationships with key decision makers across the U.S. Congress, USDOT, NHTSA, FMCSA, and relevant state regulators.
- Represent Einride in industry associations, policy coalitions, and regulatory workshops to shape industry wide transport and autonomous vehicle standards.
- Partner with internal Autonomous Technology, Safety, and Legal teams to translate technical systems and safety cases into compelling policy positions.
- Coordinate policy strategy across target U.S. states and identify relevant federal and state grant opportunities.
- Provide strategic policy alignment across global initiatives, serving as an advisor on European regulatory developments and international market expansion as needed.
We expect you to:- Extensive senior level public policy background, with a strong preference for expertise at the intersection of autonomous technology and freight mobility.
- Prior experience working within the U.S. government, particularly USDOT, key regulatory agencies, or relevant Congressional committees.
- An established, trusted network across Capitol Hill, executive branch agencies, and the broader D.C. transport policy ecosystem.
- Exceptional communication skills, with a proven track record of translating complex regulatory and technical concepts for policymakers.
- Exposure to European transport policy, international regulatory bodies (e.g., EU frameworks, UNECE), or global government affairs strategy is a plus.
What we offer:- Competitive salary and incentive program
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- The salary range is between 260-310k
This is a full-time position based in Washington DC. We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible since selection and interviews are held continually.
