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Technical Program Manager - Advanced Effects

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $129,000–$129,000🗓 2026-07-14 → 2026-07-31

Core

Lead test and evaluation for small UAS, missile, and weapon systems, managing flight tests, system integration, and certification from concept to production.

Role type

Senior Test and Evaluation Engineer (Flight Test)

Builds

Small UAS, missile, and weapon systems for the U.S. Department of Defense

Domain

Defense technology, aerospace, unmanned systems

Deliverable

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

Required skills

flight test engineering, system integration, test planning, requirements development, safety review, technical documentation, Linux/Unix command-line tools, mechanical aptitude, electronics troubleshooting

Preferred skills

SRM or liquid propulsion systems testing, National Airspace System expertise, MIL-STD knowledge, Jira/Confluence proficiency

Technologies

Jira, Confluence, Sharepoint, Linux/Unix OS

Responsibilities

Collaborate on integration and testing strategies; facilitate and coordinate all aspects of testing activities; act as Project Engineer for development and certification tests; provide oversight of test and integration efforts; communicate test plans and reports; plan and lead test events; participate in design reviews; support safety review boards; create system documentation; manage resource constraints and schedules; conduct ground and flight testing.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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