Applied Intuition
Operational Safety Lead - Defense
$150K–$250K
Sunnyvale · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 29, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years of industry experience; alternatively, at least 10 years of testing experience, including leading test teams, if not a certified test pilot school graduate. Nice-to-have: 8 years of aviation and 4 years of aviation safety experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
About the job
Leads operational safety risk management and safety programs for ground, maritime, and flight testing of crewed and uncrewed platforms.
What you'll do
- Set company safety requirements and ensure procedures support them; evaluate project risks and assume safety authority when risk exceeds Medium.
- Oversee operational safety plans, test risk analyses, test reviews, and safety documentation across project verticals.
- Deliver safety training and keep policies aligned with regulatory guidance and industry best practices.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's Degree
- Graduate of a certified test pilot school or at least 10 years of testing experience, including leading test teams
- Maintenance, experimental, developmental, or production test experience
- Experience handling ordinance; U.S. citizenship and an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
Nice to have
- FAA Part 107 license (or better), with 100 hours minimum PIC for Part 107
- Experience with government test teams and Safety Review Boards; advanced degrees considered as additional experience
Pay
$150K – $250K USD base salary
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