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Manager, Test and Evaluation

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $146,000–$146,000🗓 2026-07-15 → 2026-07-31

Core

Leading test and evaluation engineers to execute end-to-end testing for ground systems, flight systems, and novel technologies across defense programs.

Role type

Senior IC manager (test and evaluation)

Builds

Defense systems (ground, flight, novel tech) for U.S. and allied military capabilities

Domain

Defense technology / Test and Evaluation

Deliverable

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

Required skills

Test engineering, leadership, safety planning, risk management, test planning, stakeholder coordination, hiring decisions, organizational structuring

Preferred skills

UAS regulations, software defined radios, radio frequency theory, communication protocols, programming languages (C++, Python, MATLAB), Linux/CLI

Technologies

Lattice OS, C++, Python, MATLAB, Linux, Wi-Fi, LAN, WAN, Bluetooth

Responsibilities

Manage test engineers to complete end-to-end test process; Lead by example by completing individual contributor work; Coordinate with other T&E teams and pilots; Maintain awareness of program status to deconflict resources; Coordinate with business line leadership for support needs; Inform hiring decisions; Manage team organizational structure; Resolve team problems; Advise leadership on T&E capabilities; Handle administrative requirements

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC manager

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