UL Solutions · 9 hours ago
Lead Consultant - AI/ML
Greater Chicago Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expUL Solutions is a global leader in applied safety science, and they are seeking an experienced AI/ML Assurance Expert to lead their artificial intelligence initiatives across various sectors. This strategic leadership role involves defining compliance programs for AI systems, assessing AI models, and collaborating with clients to ensure AI integration aligns with ethical and regulatory standards.
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Responsibilities
Develop and drive AI assurance strategies across automotive, medical, industrial, robotics, consumer and aerospace industries
Establish and maintain AI governance frameworks and assurance processes to ensure adherence to global standards (GDPR, EU AI Act, ISO, UL AI standards)
Collaborate with clients to deliver AI-enabled solutions that are compliant with global AI regulatory frameworks
Evaluate AI systems for compliance, fairness, and ethical considerations; stay ahead of evolving regulatory and industry standards
Create governance structures for AI lifecycle management, including risk assessments and documentation
Prepare assurance reports for stakeholders and regulatory bodies; communicate AI risks and findings to technical and non-technical audiences
Advise on best practices for safe and responsible AI deployment; mentor internal teams on emerging AI technologies and ethical standards
Lead business development activities defining Statements of Work (SOWs), providing budgetary estimates, and submitting full proposals for client-funded projects
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Benefits
Annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 20% of the base salary
Health benefits such as medical, dental and vision
Wellness benefits such as mental and financial health
Retirement savings (401K)
Paid time off including vacation (15 days)
Holiday including floating holidays (12 days)
Sick time off (72 hours)
Company
UL Solutions
UL Solutions is a safety science company that promotes safety science through research and investigation.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.25B2025-12-03Post Ipo Secondary· $975M
2025-10-28Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-09-05Post Ipo Secondary· $980M
Leadership Team
Jennifer Scanlon
President & CEO
Scott. D'Angelo
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
Recent News
2026-01-11
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