Director of Product Compliance

San Mateo, California, United States, Remote. Posted 2 months ago

The role

The Director of Product Compliance will own product compliance across the entire portfolio. You will build the policy, risk framework, and requirements inventory while leading a team of portfolio compliance engineers.

What you will do

Own product compliance for the company.
Set policy and arbitrate cross-program tradeoffs.
Own the launch readiness recommendation and sign-off.
Lead and grow the compliance team.
Develop compliance engineers embedded in program teams.
Translate unclear or evolving requirements into a clear compliance strategy.
Partner with Product and Engineering on launch timelines.
Direct SME bench and external strategy.

Required qualifications

10+ years in product compliance, certification, or regulatory engineering, including experience leading a team
Deep technical grounding across EMC, radio, and product safety
Working knowledge of cellular and carrier certification, battery, aviation, cybersecurity, and supply chain and export controls
Track record building process and governance
Comfortable holding decision rights
Strong cross-functional operator

Nice to have

Battery, cellular including PTCRB and MNO, or NRTL compliance experience
Familiarity with UAS regulatory frameworks such as FAA, Remote ID, and EASA
Experience with federal supply chain, export control, or cybersecurity requirements
Regulatory advocacy or standards body engagement experience

Benefits

Equity in the form of stock options
Group health insurance plans
Paid vacation time
Sick leave
Holiday pay
401K savings plan
Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible roles

Before you apply

Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged
Skydio, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility

About the company

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight. The team combines expertise in artificial intelligence, hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession.