Project Engineer and Site Lead, Autonomous Airpower
Core
Manage developmental test site operations for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), aligning test engineering, maintenance, and operations to meet program objectives.
Role type
Senior Project Engineer and Site Lead (Autonomous Airpower)
Builds
Next-generation autonomous air systems, strike weapons, and advanced propulsion for the US and allies.
Domain
Defense / Autonomous Air Systems / Hardware-in-the-loop simulation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Aircraft systems development and test, test engineering for unmanned/manned aircraft, maintenance and test stand operations, technical problem solving, team leadership, safety-critical system operations
Preferred skills
Aircraft operations, maintenance, or pilot experience, homebuilt aircraft experience, A&P license
Technologies
Lattice OS, hardware-in-the-loop simulation, edge-compute autonomy
Responsibilities
Lead test engineering, maintenance, and operations for the Victorville test site; ensure technical adequacy, safety, and effectiveness of ground, taxi, and flight tests; drive efficient operations balancing speed, rigor, and safety; lead technical problem solving and RCCA investigations; approve maintenance and test plans; direct aircraft configuration and ensure readiness.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
