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Technical Program Manager (R5149)

Seattle, Washington💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-10 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead execution, cross-functional integration, and demonstration readiness for autonomous aircraft development programs.

Role type

Senior Technical Program Manager (Aerospace/Unmanned Systems)

Builds

Autonomous aircraft platforms (X-BAT, V-BAT) and demonstration campaigns

Domain

Defense technology, aerospace engineering, unmanned systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

aerospace systems integration, flight sciences, vehicle integration, systems engineering, flight test, risk management, cross-functional coordination, technical program execution

Preferred skills

unmanned systems autonomy, VTOL platforms, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), integrated flight test planning, rapid prototyping

Technologies

autonomous aircraft systems, flight control systems, avionics, aerostructures

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day execution of demonstration programs across engineering and flight test teams; Drive integrated program planning and execution tracking; Coordinate activities spanning flight controls, aerostructures, avionics, and autonomy; Partner with engineering leads to identify technical risks and critical path dependencies; Support development and execution of demonstration campaigns and test events; Facilitate technical reviews, milestone assessments, and executive program updates; Drive cross-functional alignment between design, manufacturing, and operational teams; Track and communicate program status, risks, and schedule impacts to leadership.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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