Director of Airworthiness

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
10+ years of experience in airworthiness, safety, or regulatory compliance for aerospace systems, with direct experience in UAS or autonomy.
Proven ability to operate in ambiguous regulatory environments, proactively driving solutions and stakeholder alignment.
Strong knowledge of domestic and international airworthiness standards (e.g., FAA, EASA, MIL-HDBK-516, STANAGs).
Experience engaging with civil and military regulators on complex topics such as autonomy, UAS integration, and operational approvals.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence internal teams and external stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Develop and execute airworthiness strategies for Group 3-5 UAS in compliance with civil and military regulations.
Engage with regulators and customers to navigate evolving airworthiness requirements for UAS, autonomy, and safety where clear regulations may not yet exist.
Lead airworthiness execution across the product lifecycle, ensuring alignment with operational, technical, and regulatory requirements.
Define safety and airworthiness requirements for Shield AI’s products and contribute to internal policies and procedures.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate airworthiness and safety considerations into system design, testing, and deployment.
Drive regulatory approvals and certification efforts, building relationships with key stakeholders to influence emerging standards.
Stay informed of evolving domestic and international airworthiness policies affecting UAS and autonomy.

Experience with artificial intelligence.
Familiarity with aerospace system safety standards, risk management, and certification processes.
Previous experience in a high-growth, fast-paced company.
Current security clearance.