Program Manager, Safety and Standards

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. 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, DoD, and ATF 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 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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. 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 . Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information. To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:

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