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Project Engineer - Mission Autonomy

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $113,000–$113,000🗓 2026-07-18 → 2026-07-31

Core

Lead testing, integration, and program execution for mission autonomy systems, ensuring they progress from concept to production-ready status for U.S. and allied military capabilities.

Role type

Senior Project Engineer (Test & Evaluation)

Builds

Autonomous military systems and vehicle platforms

Domain

Defense technology, autonomous systems, AI, computer vision

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

autonomous systems testing, system integration, program execution, requirements development, safety review coordination, resource planning, technical schedule management, DoD test range regulations, agile development tools, Linux/Unix command-line data extraction, leadership

Preferred skills

prior experience as test director or test conductor, software development background, experience with stationary and dynamic vehicle testing

Technologies

Jira, Confluence, Sharepoint, GHE, Circle CI, Linux/Unix OS

Responsibilities

Collaborate on integration and testing strategies, coordinate all aspects of testing activities (personnel, equipment, datalinks, facilities), oversee test and integration efforts at system/subsystem levels, communicate test plans and reports, plan and lead test events, participate in design reviews, support safety review boards, lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) initiatives, create system documentation, manage project progress and resource constraints, interface with government personnel, execute hardware/software testing, establish safe operational procedures

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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