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Project Engineer - Advanced Effects

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)Full-time$129k2026-10-13 → 2026-11-10
Security clearance required

Core

Project Engineer leading flight test, integration, and certification of small UAS, missile, and weapon systems for the AUR configuration.

Role type

Senior IC Project Engineer (Flight Test & Evaluation)

Builds

Small UAS, missile, and weapon systems for the AUR configuration

Domain

Defense / Aerospace / Propulsion Systems

Required skills

Flight test engineering, system integration, program execution, requirements development, test planning, safety review board participation, system documentation, resource planning, ground and flight testing, technical test reviews, operational procedures establishment

Preferred skills

SRM or liquid propulsion systems testing, Linux/Unix OS, command-line tools, system engineering tools (Jira, Confluence, Sharepoint), mechanical and technical aptitude, electronics

Technologies

MIL-STD-8591, MIL-STD-2088, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, AS8775, AS5653, National Airspace System, Linux/Unix OS, Jira, Confluence, Sharepoint

Responsibilities

Collaborate on integration, maintenance, and testing strategies; facilitate and coordinate all aspects of testing activities; act as Project Engineer for small UAS, missile, or weapon systems; provide oversight and guidance of test and integration efforts; communicate test plans, procedures, and reports; plan test events and lead execution; participate in requirements development and design reviews; support safety review boards; lead or contribute to RCCA teams; create system documentation; coordinate project progress and schedules; conduct ground and flight testing; establish safe operational procedures

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC