UAS Program Manager - Test & Evaluation

Machina Cognita Technologies; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safe Harbor 401(k) with 4% employer (m

Health, dental, and vision insurance (

Flexible work hours + PTO

Onsite gym

Professional development reimbursement

Voice in project direction

Job summary

Machina Cognita Technologies, an R&D-driven company known for machine learning innovations, seeks a Program Manager for Unmanned Air Systems in Carlsbad, CA. You will lead cross-functional UAS Test and Evaluation programs across diverse environments and manage plans, schedules, budgets, and risks with senior leadership guidance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of program management experience, a strong technical background, and the ability to translate client needs into innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 5+ years of program management experience.
• Experience developing a new product through ideation, design, testing, and release.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Military experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional UAS Test and Evaluation programs.
• Oversee development and execution of Test and Evaluation systems across environments and systems.
• Develop program plans, schedules, budgets, and quality goals.
• Identify and mitigate technical, schedule, and contractual risks.
• Contribute to system architecture and technical design discussions.
• Run pilot implementations, troubleshoot issues, and drive resolution.
• Collaborate with engineers to translate client needs into innovative solutions.
• Travel to client destinations to facilitate Test and Evaluation events and provide ongoing support and optimization.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science/Engineering/Physics

Job description

Machina Cognita Technologies, an R&D-driven company known for machine learning innovations, seeks a Program Manager for Unmanned Air Systems in Carlsbad, CA. You will lead cross-functional UAS Test and Evaluation programs across diverse environments and manage plans, schedules, budgets, and risks with senior leadership guidance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of program management experience, a strong technical background, and the ability to translate client needs into innovative solutions.