Anduril Industries

Program Manager, Safety and Standards

Anduril Industries$146K — $194K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in aviation safety and standards
  • Demonstrated expertise in DCMA 8210-series requirements
  • Strong knowledge of FAA and DoD regulations
  • Experience with Safety Management System (SMS) and aviation quality programs
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Detail-oriented and extremely organized
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a subject matter expert for DCMA 8210-1D instruction
  • Monitor and implement changes to operations procedures
  • Ensure timely communications to stakeholders
  • Lead internal readiness reviews and DCMA audits
  • Manage safety management system and operational standards programs
  • Conduct safety investigations into test-related incidents
  • Track statistical data for trend analysis and corrective recommendations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
  • Support for health and recovery needs
  • Investments in employee well-being
  • Access to little to no cost employee benefits
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in compensation package
Full Job Description
Our team conducts full system level development testing, new production acceptance testing, sub-component qualification testing and much more. In short, if it involves test, we support it. If you are interested in working in an extremely innovative and fast paced environment, where your work directly makes an impact and difference in the products that are fielded this a fantastic opportunity.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our Test and Evaluation (T&E) Safety and Standards team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with T&E leadership and various business lines to establish and oversee team training, safety, and standard practices both on-site and across multiple test facilities. A key responsibility will be ensuring compliance with DCMA 8210 regulations. Additionally, you will manage safety trends and conduct predictive analysis to enhance operational safety. Join our dynamic team and contribute to building a robust Aviation T&E program that positions us as the industry leader in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) products and operations.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
  • 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.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • 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.


US Salary Range

$146,000-$194,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops advanced systems for the military. The company was founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, and Matt Grimm, and has since grown to become a major player in the defense industry. Anduril's products include autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and other advanced technologies that are designed to enhance military capabilities. The company has received significant funding from investors and has partnerships with several major defense contractors. Anduril is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Learn more about Anduril Industries
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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