Regulatory Operations Lead – Digital Systems & UASDublin, Ireland | Hybrid | Reports to COO | Full time, permanentThis is not a compliance role. This is a build the system role.We design the aircraft, build the software, run the flight operations, and work directly with the aviation authority to make advanced unmanned aircraft operations a reality across Ireland.We are now looking for the person who can connect all of that together.Someone who can take emerging aircraft capability, evolving regulation, and fast moving software development, and turn it into operational systems, approvals, and evidence that scale.If you have ever been frustrated that product teams do not understand operational reality, that operations are bolted on after software is built, or that evidence for approvals is always assembled at the last minute, this role exists to fix that.What you will actually be doingYou will act as the operational and regulatory customer for our Software Product and Engineering teams. You will:Turn regulatory intent into clear, testable software requirementsDesign the process assets and evidence needed for Operational AuthorisationsCreate the pathway from product change to operational artefacts to regulator ready submissionBuild change management and document control that works in practice, not just in theoryWork directly with the aviation authority to drive new and amended approvalsLay the operational foundations that allow Irish flight operations to scale safely and predictablyOver time, strong performance in this role can grow into Regional Operations Director, with accountability for Irish operational delivery, staffing, rostering, training frameworks, operational control, and regulator relationships.What success looks like in the first 12 to 18 monthsOperational approvals move smoothly from design change to regulator submission with minimal reworkSoftware teams treat operational constraints as core product requirementsEvidence is captured as part of normal workflows rather than assembled after the factDocument and change control systems scale with the organisationA realistic and operator ready plan exists for scaling Irish flight operationsYou will thrive here if youHave built or supported Operational Authorisations or safety cases in aviation or UASUnderstand SORA or similar methods and how mitigations translate into procedures, training, and system limitsCan translate operational reality into requirements, acceptance criteria, and verification plansHave designed or run document control and change management in a regulated environmentAre comfortable creating structure where regulation is still developingEnjoy working across engineering, software, operations, and regulators to make things actually workExperience with BVLOS operations, Network Operations Centre concepts, or safety critical software environments is highly advantageous.Why this role is rareMost aviation roles sit in compliance.Most product roles sit in software.Most operations roles sit in day to day delivery.This role sits across all three and shapes how they work together as the organisation scales.You will not be maintaining a system.You will be designing the one we scale on.BenefitsCompetitive salary and equityPension and paid leaveTraining and professional development budget, including regulatory programmesEquipment providedHybrid working with travel to operational sites as required