Aviation Regulatory Lead for Autonomous Drones

Socket.dev; United States; Remote; USD 122,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Stock options

401K savings plan

Job summary

Skydio is seeking an Aviation Regulatory Program Manager to lead regulatory strategy for autonomous drone operations in the U.S. and globally. You will develop and defend approvals, liaise with FAA and international regulators, and guide cross-functional teams through complex compliance programs.

The role emphasizes ownership, clear communication of regulatory concepts, and delivering scalable regulatory solutions in a fast-growing, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation, engineering, public policy, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience navigating regulatory frameworks for unmanned aircraft operations (U.S. and international is a plus).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical and regulatory concepts clearly and persuasively to regulators and internal teams.
• History of collaborating cross-functionally in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Strong sense of ownership and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with competing demands on your time.
• Obsessive focus on customer success.

Responsibilities

• Develop, submit, and defend aviation regulatory operational approval requests, waivers, exemptions, and declarations that enable safe and scalable drone operations.
• Be a trusted resource and guide for our customers and partners pursuing advanced regulatory projects.
• Develop and maintain scalable systems to track and oversee the implementation of regulatory projects.
• Translate emerging regulations into clear internal guidance and actionable plans.
• Support key product demonstrations and technical validation events in coordination with the flight testing and solutions engineering teams.
• Provide regulatory advice to the customer support, product management, and engineering teams to ensure the compliant, safe, and scalable use of Skydio’s hardware and software products.
• Serve as a point of contact with civil aviation authorities (FAA and global regulators), representing Skydio in regulatory reviews, audits, and compliance discussions.
• Contribute to standards development and represent Skydio in industry bodies and consensus forums.

Skills

Regulatory strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aviation, engineering, public policy, or related field

Job description

Skydio is seeking an Aviation Regulatory Program Manager to lead regulatory strategy for autonomous drone operations in the U.S. and globally. You will develop and defend approvals, liaise with FAA and international regulators, and guide cross-functional teams through complex compliance programs.

The role emphasizes ownership, clear communication of regulatory concepts, and delivering scalable regulatory solutions in a fast-growing, mission-driven environment.