Program Manager, Safety and Standards

Anduril Industries • Costa Mesa, CA

4h

About The Position

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. We bring 21st-century innovation to the defense industry, changing how military systems are designed, built, and sold. Our systems are powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system providing real-time command and control. We are committed to delivering cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military rapidly. Our team conducts comprehensive system-level development testing, new production acceptance testing, and sub-component qualification testing. We operate in an innovative and fast-paced environment where work directly impacts fielded products.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our Test and Evaluation (T&E) Safety and Standards team. This role involves collaborating with T&E leadership and business lines to establish and oversee team training, safety, and standard practices across multiple test facilities. A primary responsibility is ensuring compliance with DCMA 8210 regulations. The role also includes managing safety trends and conducting predictive analysis to improve operational safety. This is an opportunity to contribute to a robust Aviation T&E program and help establish Anduril as an industry 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.
• Demonstrated expertise in DCMA 8210-series requirements.
• Experience with Safety Management System (SMS) and aviation quality programs.
• Strong knowledge of FAA and DoD regulations.
• Experience in aviation in flight instruction, flight standardization, and/or flight safety.
• Experience in developmental testing.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of aviation policy creation / writing.
• Familiarity with the US Military and FAA safety investigation processes.
• Knowledge of flight 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

• Prior Government Flight Representative (GFR) or Government Ground Representative (GGR) experience.
• School trained Aviation Safety Officer (ASO).
• Military aviation background.
• UAS experience as either an operator or technician.
• Familiarity with airspace control / coordination.
• Formal safety training (FAA, military, etc.).
• Familiarity with data analytics / statistical analysis.
• Familiarity with the test / experimental flight test process.
• Familiarity with developmental test and lab test processes.
• Familiarity with the technical writing process.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for DCMA 8210-1D instruction and related contract requirements.
• Monitor, interpret, and implement changes to Flight and Ground Operations Procedures.
• Ensure timely communications to all stakeholders, internal and external.
• Lead internal readiness reviews and DCMA audits.
• 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-related and flight activities.
• Serve as liaison to the Government Flight Representative (GFR), Government Ground Representative (GGR), and DCMA Contract Safety Representatives, as required.
• Serve as liaison to the Federal Aviation Administration and local airfields as needed.
• Serve as Aviation Safety Officer (ASO) for flight operations.
• 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 ground and flight 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 flight, ground, and test related activities.
• Track statistical data relating to ground and flight test-related incidents for trend analysis and potential corrective recommendations.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed