FAA Compliance Program Lead for Airspace & Test Ops

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril is seeking a Program Manager focused on FAA compliance and airspace access to support the Test & Evaluation team. You will own regulatory approvals, coordinate with FAA/DoD, and drive end-to-end compliance activities for flight tests and BVLOS initiatives.

The role requires 5+ years in FAA regulatory work, strong cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to deliver clear regulatory guidance and documentation in a fast-paced defense tech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Aerospace Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, or related field.
• 5+ years of FAA regulatory compliance, certification, airworthiness, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of FAA frameworks; experience with COAs, 44807 exemptions, Part 91/135/107 operations.
• Experience engaging with FAA representatives or regulatory agencies.
• Ability to define and report on approvals pace with leadership.
• Familiarity with autonomous systems, UAS, and aviation tech.
• Experience in defense aviation programs and DoD interactions.
• Strong analytical ability to apply regulations to operations.
• Excellent written and verbal regulatory communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage FAA compliance programs for airspace access and flight operations.
• Submit regulatory applications including COAs, 44807 exemptions, waivers, and type certification requests.
• Own intake, prioritization, and tracking of airspace access requests from all company sources.
• Serve as liaison with FAA, DoD, and other regulatory bodies to obtain approvals.
• Coordinate non-FAA approvals (RF/spectrum) to align airspace and authorizations.
• Develop compliance strategies for BVLOS and autonomous systems.
• Maintain compliance reporting dashboards and leadership readouts.
• Support test site activation, NOTAMs, operating limitations, and standing authorizations.
• Stay current with FAA regulatory changes and advise internal stakeholders.
• Assist in regulatory documentation, manuals, and training materials.
• Provide training on FAA compliance to personnel.

Skills

FAA compliance

airspace access

regulatory submissions

stakeholder liaison

regulatory reporting

DoD interactions

cross-functional work

communication skills

security clearance readiness

travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Anduril is seeking a Program Manager focused on FAA compliance and airspace access to support the Test & Evaluation team. You will own regulatory approvals, coordinate with FAA/DoD, and drive end-to-end compliance activities for flight tests and BVLOS initiatives.

The role requires 5+ years in FAA regulatory work, strong cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to deliver clear regulatory guidance and documentation in a fast-paced defense tech environment.