Anduril Industries · 5 hours ago
Senior Program Manager, Safety and Standards
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$146K/yr - $194K/yrAnduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The role involves overseeing team training, safety, and standard practices, ensuring compliance with DCMA regulations, and managing safety trends to enhance operational safety.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Serve as the 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 primary liaison to the Government Flight Representative (GFR) and Government Ground Representative (GGR), 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 Safety Council 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 related activities
Track statistical data relating to ground and flight test-related incidents for trend analysis and potential corrective recommendations
Qualification
Required
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
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
Prior Government Flight Representative (GFR) or Government Ground Representative (GGR) experience
School trained Aviation Safety Officer (ASO)
Military aviation background
Group 5 UAS experience
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 the technical writing process
Benefits
Healthcare Benefits
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.
Founded in 2017
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
AlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders FundU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
2025-01-07Grant· $14.3M
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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