Regulatory Operations Lead (Digital Systems) Dublin, Ireland | Hybrid across office, operational sites and Network Operations Centre Full-time, PermanentAbout the RoleWe are seeking a Regulatory Operations Lead to act as the bridge between regulation, operational reality and software delivery in a rapidly growing unmanned aerial systems company. You will be the operational and regulatory voice embedded in the Software Product team, ensuring digital systems are compliant, scalable and practical for real world operations.In the short term, you will translate emerging operational concepts, aircraft and robotics capabilities, and software outputs into process assets and evidence needed for new Operational Authorisations. Over time, you will help scale flight operations through change management, document control and rostering and staffing design to enable safe and sustainable growth.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as the operational customer for software teams by defining workflows, edge cases and safety requirementsLead Operational Authorisations and translate design decisions into compliant procedures, governance and training frameworksConvert operational constraints into actionable software requirements and integrate verification activities earlyImplement and maintain practical change management and document control systemsSupport operational scaling through staffing, rostering and process designWhat Success Looks LikeEnd-to-end operational authorisation pipeline in placeOperational constraints converted into traceable product requirements with audit-ready evidenceScalable document control and change management systemsClear and actionable plans for scaling flight operations safelyRequirementsEssentialFive to ten years plus experience in regulated aviation or unmanned aerial systems environments with experience in approvals, audits and complianceProven experience developing Operational Authorisations or safety and assurance casesKnowledge of UAS operational risk methodologies such as SORAExperience translating operational realities into product requirements and verificationExperience with change management and document control in regulated environmentsConfident self-starter with strong stakeholder management skillsRight to work in Ireland and willingness to travel nationally as requiredDesirableExperience with BVLOS or complex UAS operationsFamiliarity with operational control or NOC conceptsBackground in product management, systems engineering or safety-critical software environmentsExperience scaling multi-site operational teamsWhy This RoleCompetitive salary and equityPension and paid leaveEquipment and training budgetHybrid working with travel to sites as requiredOpportunity to shape the future of drone operations in IrelandCareer PathStrong performance can lead to Regional Operations Director with responsibility for operational delivery, team leadership and regulatory compliance