Program Manager, Safety and Standards

Anduril Industries•McHenry, MS

About The Position

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The company utilizes an AI-powered operating system, Lattice OS, to integrate data streams into a real-time command and control center. Anduril aims to deliver cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military rapidly. The Test and Evaluation (T&E) team conducts comprehensive system-level testing, including new production acceptance, sub-component qualification, and more, in an innovative and fast-paced environment where work directly impacts fielded products. This role is within the T&E Safety and Standards team, responsible for establishing and overseeing team training, safety, and standard practices across multiple test facilities. The position requires ensuring compliance with DCMA 8210, DoD, and ATF regulations, managing safety trends, and conducting predictive analysis to improve operational safety. The goal is to contribute to a robust Aviation T&E program and establish Anduril as a leader in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) products and operations.

Requirements

Extremely organized and detail-oriented.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture.
Experience with Safety Management System (SMS) and quality programs.
Strong knowledge of ATF, DoD, DCMA, and additional rocket motor and explosives regulations.
Ability to build relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies.
Knowledge of R&D test policy creation / writing.
Familiarity with US Military safety investigation processes.
Knowledge of training requirements, currency, and proficiency.
Experience with incident response / pre-accident planning.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Ability to travel on an as needed basis.

Nice To Haves

Military aviation and/or Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) background.
Experience in aviation flight instruction, flight standardization, and/or flight safety.
Prior Government Flight Representative (GFR), Government Ground Representative (GGR), or Contract Safety Representative (CSR) experience.
Familiarity with DoD Manual 4145.26 Contractor’s Safety Manual for Ammunition and Explosives.
Familiarity with DCMA 8210-1D Contractor’s Flight and Ground Operations
Familiarity with ATF regulations related to explosives.
UAS experience as either an operator or technician.
Formal safety training (DoD, ATF, FAA, military, etc.).
Familiarity with data analytics / statistical analysis.
Familiarity with test / experimental processes.
Familiarity with the technical writing process.

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert for rocket motors, explosives safety, and related flight operations.
Monitor, interpret, and implement changes to rocket motor and explosives testing processes.
Ensure timely communications to all stakeholders, internal and external.
Lead internal readiness reviews related to developmental test safety and related flight test safety protocols.
Develop, implement, and manage safety management system (SMS) and operational standards programs.
Maintain safety policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and checklists to ensure compliance with federal, DoD, and company requirements.
Establish and maintain a standardized approach to creating, updating, and publishing written procedures, checklists, manuals, and other documents required for the execution of test and flight related activities.
Serve as liaison to all DoD regulatory entities for rocket motors and explosives.
Serve as Aviation Safety Officer (ASO) for flight operations, as required.
Lead or assist with Safety Councils to proliferate updated requirements, review lessons learned, and share ideas for the continuous improvement of test operations.
Be prepared to conduct safety investigations into test related incidents and report findings to Anduril leadership as required.
Review all incidents, track derivative issues, and ensure closure of all issues with subsequent out briefings that connect root cause analysis to root cause corrective actions.
Maintain the Mishap Response Plan (MRP) for test, flight, and ground related activities.
Track statistical data relating to test related incidents for trend analysis and potential corrective recommendations.