- Robot type
- Drone
- Location
- San MateoCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Legal
- Posted
- Aug 25, 2026
- Salary
- $230,000–$347,500 a year
Full-time
Director of Product Compliance
Job description
Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders , soldiers in battlefield scenarios , and beyond .
Job responsibilities
- Own product compliance for the company. Set the policy, arbitrate cross-program tradeoffs, own the launch readiness recommendation and sign-off, and act as the single point of accountability when a requirement is…
- Lead and grow the compliance team. Develop compliance engineers embedded in program teams, balance their capacity against an 18-month roadmap, and make sure each program has a tailored plan rather than a generic…
- Chart the path forward in ambiguity. Translate unclear or evolving requirements into a clear compliance strategy, maintaining program momentum and making defensible decisions.
- Partner with Product and Engineering on launch timelines that reflect real certification lead times, dependencies, and external constraints, and escalate launch-critical risk early enough to act on it.
- Direct our SME bench and external strategy. Get the right experts engaged at the right time across cellular, radio, civil aviation, cybersecurity, supply chain, export, and more, while working with cross functional…
Job requirements
- Battery, cellular including PTCRB and MNO, or NRTL compliance experience
- Familiarity with UAS regulatory frameworks such as FAA, Remote ID, and EASA
- Experience with federal supply chain, export control, or cybersecurity requirements
- Regulatory advocacy or standards body engagement experience