Remote Director, Launch Licensing & Regulatory Strategy

Iron Will; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Iron Will Ventures is seeking an experienced aerospace and launch industry professional to lead the development and execution of commercial launch licensing, regulatory strategy, and DoD launch integration capabilities. This remote role supports internal development and services to government and commercial customers.

The ideal candidate has deep FAA Part 450 experience, DoD operations knowledge, and a track record coordinating with Space Force and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in aerospace, commercial space launch, DoD launch operations, regulatory affairs, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience with FAA commercial launch licensing under 14 CFR Part 450.
• Direct experience supporting launch operations, range integration, or DoD launch activities.
• Working knowledge of U.S. Space Force launch operations and Eastern or Western Range requirements.
• Experience coordinating with federal regulatory agencies and government stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of launch safety, mission assurance, flight safety analysis, and launch operations.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical technical and operational solutions.
• Strong communication, leadership, and customer engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead FAA Part 450 launch licensing strategy and execution.
• Support development, preparation, and coordination of commercial launch license applications.
• Interpret FAA regulatory requirements and develop compliance strategies for traditional and nontraditional launch operations.
• Coordinate with FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation (AST) and other applicable regulatory authorities.
• Evaluate regulatory pathways for emerging launch concepts, including sea-based, mobile, and distributed launch platforms.
• Develop and coordinate DoD launch approval strategies and processes.
• Work with U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command, Space Launch Delta 30 and 45, and other relevant DoD organizations.
• Support launch range coordination, safety requirements, mission assurance, and operational integration.
• Understand the intersection of commercial launch licensing, federal range requirements, and national security launch missions.
• Support regulatory and operational pathways for commercial capabilities supporting DoD launch requirements.
• Establish regulatory integration services for Iron Will’s launch offerings.
• Build relationships with FAA, DoD, and commercial launch providers.
• Support development of Iron Will’s emerging launch capabilities.

Skills

Aerospace leadership

Regulatory affairs

DoD launch operations

FAA Part 450 licensing

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Job description

Iron Will Ventures is seeking an experienced aerospace and launch industry professional to lead the development and execution of commercial launch licensing, regulatory strategy, and DoD launch integration capabilities. This remote role supports internal development and services to government and commercial customers.

The ideal candidate has deep FAA Part 450 experience, DoD operations knowledge, and a track record coordinating with Space Force and regulatory agencies.