Director of Assurance

March 19

🤠 Texas – Remote

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⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

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SkyGrid

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SkyGrid is a company dedicated to advancing the integration of advanced air mobility and automated aircraft operations into shared airspace. Using their technology, they ensure safe, secure, and scalable operations for autonomous flights. SkyGrid focuses on precision data integration to meet the specific needs of uncrewed and advanced air mobility operations, providing a unified operational picture to aid in decision-making. Their advanced automation and decision support tools are designed to enhance strategic and tactical functions in aviation. SkyGrid collaborates with global partners to boost airspace safety and believes in the key role of technology in opening skies for autonomous flight and scaling advanced air mobility.

51 - 200 employees

🚀 Aerospace

🚗 Transport

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

💰 Seed Round on 2021-04

📋 Description

• SkyGrid, a Boeing, Avathon Company, exists to open the sky for autonomous flight. • Based in Austin, Texas, SkyGrid builds ground based high-assurance third-party services to enable the safe operations and airspace integration of highly automated and autonomous aircraft. • The SkyGrid team is looking for a Director of Assurance, who will manage quality, safety, reliability, maintainability, cyber security, and certification organizations. • This position reports directly to the CEO and ensures that company operating standards and product/program meet the assurance and certification standards. • You will help define the regulatory strategy for certifying the system in relevant international location so you will interact with certification authorities and standard organizations. • The ideal candidate will have a background in quality, safety, cyber security, or certification and be familiar with Quality Management System (QMS), Safety Management System (SMS), or Security Management System (SecMS) and associated standards such as AS9100 or NIST 800-53. • You will be the principal owner of the processes, operating procedures, work instructions, enforcement for all things assurance and certification, and be a representative to the regulators. • You will work closely with Engineering and Program organizations to define processes, methods, and enforce compliance.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, MBA, or higher • 10+ years of experience working in a highly technical, aerospace-related industry • 5+ years of experience in quality, safety, reliability and maintainability, cyber security or certification • Strong communication skills, self-driven, and capable of participating in regulatory focused discussions • Managed multiple teams and worked in multi-disciplinary teams • Familiar with Quality AS9100, Safety, Reliability and Maintainability ARP4761, Cyber Security NIST 800-53 or 800-171, or Certification 14 CFR Part 23, 25, 27 standards • Must be a US person

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage from Day One: Enjoy immediate access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, including HSA and FSA options. • Generous Retirement Contributions: Benefit from an automatic company 401k contribution program, with no match required, plus an additional company matching program to boost your retirement savings. • Calm Annual Membership: Prioritize your mental health with complimentary access to mindfulness and meditation resources. • Discounted ClassPass Membership: Stay active and healthy with access to thousands of fitness studios and gyms nationwide. • Investment in Your Growth: Receive an annual stipend for learning and development to support your continuous education and skill development • Engaging Team Activities: Participate in quarterly team-building events and celebrations organized by our dedicated culture committee. • Fully Stocked Kitchen: Enjoy a variety of snacks and beverages to keep you fueled throughout the day.