Unmanned Aircraft Systems Safety & Regulatory Engineer

Position - Unmanned Aircraft Systems Safety & Regulatory Engineer

Asylon’s Robotic’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Safety & Regulatory Engineer will lead our transition from the current FAA 14 CFR Part 107 Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waivers to compliance under the upcoming FAA’s 14 CFR Part 108 framework for scaled BVLOS operations.

In this role, you will bridge systems engineering, safety assurance, and regulatory policy. You will advance our Guardian safety architecture, build airworthiness acceptance documentation, and lead technical risk assessments (e.g., FHA, FMEA) to ensure our (UAS) and operational workflows satisfy Part 108 permit/certificate standards.

Primary duties include:

· Regulatory Compliance

o Lead the development and execution of certification plans for UAS airworthiness acceptance and operational approvals under FAA Part 108.

o Prepare and maintain regulatory submission packages, including Statements of Compliance (SoC), updated Operations Manuals, and maintenance procedures aligned with Part 108 requirements.

o Serve as the technical liaison to the FAA and industry working groups

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· System Safety & Technical Assurance

o Perform functional hazard assessments (FHA), System Safety Assessments (SSA), and Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) across UAS hardware, software, and C2 links.

o Validate that aircraft designs satisfy Part 108 technical mandates, including single-point-of-failure protections

o Collaborate with software and hardware teams to evaluate fail-safe modes, emergency response logic, and containment features.

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· Operational Safety & SMS Integration

o Work with Asylon teams to update and institutionalize a Part 108 compliant Safety Management System (SMS).

o Coordinate the Asylon Safety Review Board

Required Skills and Experience:

· Bachelor or Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

· 3+ years of professional experience as a UAS engineer

· In-depth knowledge of FAA unmanned aircraft regulatory structures (e.g., Part 107.31/33 waivers, Part 108 NPRM/Final Rule, 49 U.S.C. § 44807 exemptions, or Part 135).

· Demonstrated experience executing systems safety analyses (ARP4761, FMEA/FMECA, FTA, STPA).

· Strong background in UAS integration including DAA, C2 links, flight dynamics, and fail-safe architecture.

· Able to work in the Asylon headquarters

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience filing FAA Airworthiness Acceptance packages or type certification applications.

· Hands-on familiarity with ASTM standards for UAS

· Background as an FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) or ODA unit member.

· FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or pilot flight experience

Pay: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62. This includes U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees. Yes or No

Ability to Commute:

• Norristown, PA 19401 (Required)

Work Location: In person