Jobs in Sterling, VA

About the role

Sr. Product Safety & Compliance Engineers at Dedrone have accountability over the safety and regulatory integrity of our product portfolio from early design through production across both commercial and MIL-SPEC product lines. This role is highly visible and is critical to ensuring our products are built right, certified correctly, and safe for the people who build and operate them. Your work directly enables our engineering teams to move faster and with greater confidence by providing proactive guidance rather than reactive fixes. This role emphasizes early design-phase safety analysis, standards interpretation, regulatory compliance, and laboratory safety oversight. The ideal candidate bridges the worlds of product safety compliance and environmental health & safety, with deep familiarity with both MIL-SPEC and commercial certification frameworks. This role is based out of our Sterling, VA office. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience in product safety compliance for high voltage electromechanical systems
• Deep familiarity with MIL-STD-882 system safety and hazard analysis methodology.
• Working knowledge of applicable UL standards for high voltage and industrial products (e.g., UL 508A, UL 840) and the ability to determine when and whether they apply.
• Understanding of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 general industry standards and the relationship between OSHA, NFPA 70E, and product certification requirements.
• Experience managing lab and manufacturing floor safety programs, including LOTO, PPE selection, and high voltage work procedures.
• Familiarity with MIL-STDs governing harsh environment design (MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461) and component derating practices (MIL-HDBK-217).
• Strong analytical and communication skills, specifically able to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders alike.
• Ability to work autonomously and cross-functionally in a fast-paced, high-ambiguity environment.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or Certified Functional Safety Expert (CFSE) designation strongly preferred.
• preferably spanning both commercial and defense product lines.

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