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Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
SeattleWashingtonUSA
Job type
Product
Posted
Jun 9, 2026
Salary
$210,000–$320,000 a year
Full-time

Technical Program Manager (R5149)

Job description

This position is intentionally geared toward highly technical leaders who bring deep aerospace systems experience and are capable of operating effectively across flight sciences, vehicle integration, aerostructures, autonomy, test, and operations teams. The ideal candidate combines strong engineering intuition with disciplined program execution and thrives in environments where rapid iteration, systems integration, and flight demonstration timelines intersect.

This role will serve as a key integrator across engineering and program functions, helping align technical execution with demonstration objectives, risk reduction activities, and operational milestones.

Job responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day execution of the Hopper Demonstration Program across engineering, integration, flight test, and operations stakeholders
  • Drive integrated program planning, technical coordination, and execution tracking across multiple subsystem teams
  • Coordinate activities spanning flight controls, aero/performance, aerostructures, avionics, autonomy, software, and vehicle integration
  • Partner closely with engineering leads to identify technical risks, integration gaps, and critical path dependencies
  • Support development and execution of demonstration campaigns, flight readiness activities, and test event planning
  • Facilitate technical reviews, milestone assessments, configuration reviews, and executive program updates
  • Drive cross-functional alignment between design, manufacturing, integration, test, and operational teams
  • Help mature systems integration processes, demonstration workflows, and execution rigor across the program

Job requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline
  • 8+ years of experience in aerospace, unmanned systems, autonomous systems, or advanced aircraft development programs
  • Strong technical background in one or more of the following:
  • Flight controls
  • Aerodynamics / flight sciences
  • Vehicle integration
  • Systems engineering
  • Aerostructures
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