- Robot type
- Drone · Defense
- Location
- Costa MesaCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Legal
- Posted
- Aug 31, 2026
- Salary
- $146,000–$194,000 a year
Full-time
Program Manager - FAA Compliance
Job description
This position is looking for a highly motivated Program Manager with emphasis in FAA, DoD, and other regulatory organizations focused on FAA compliance and airspace access. Work closely with the program leadership, legal and a wide spectrum of cross-departments you will lead and support efforts focused on enabling the team to move fast and changing the industry forever. The role will be responsible for executing, and managing all FAA compliance and airspace authorization efforts for the Test & Evaluation team. Regulatory approval is frequently the pacing item for a test campaign, and this role owns clearing it.
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform…
Job requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Aerospace Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in FAA regulatory compliance, certification, airworthiness or equivalent experience.
- Strong knowledge of FAA regulatory frameworks, including experience with COAs, 44807 exemptions, Part 91, Part 135, or Part 107 operations.
- Experience engaging directly with FAA representatives and regulatory agencies.
- Ability to instrument and report on your own process: define the metrics that show whether approvals are keeping pace with test demand, and present them to a leadership audience.
- Familiarity with autonomous systems, UAS, and emerging aviation technologies.
- Experience in defense-related aviation programs, including interactions with the DoD or other government agencies.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements to real-world operations.