Senior Technical Program Manager, Connected Warfighter Systems

Are you ready to lead product development and critical test campaigns for some of the most advanced warfighter systems on the planet? As a key leader on our team, you'll manage cross-functional test initiatives,spanning both software and hardware,in dynamic lab and field environments. Your role is critical to ensuring our systems perform flawlessly in the modern battlespace.

You'll work closely with engineering, program management, test and evaluation, and military partners, and to validate the performance of systems that are redefining defense capabilities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing test planning, execution, and reporting for Eagle Eye, Next Generation Command Control, and other Connected Warfare products.
• Providing technical leadership to a team of test engineers through system integration, developmental, operational, and customer acceptance tests.
• Defining robust verification protocols using requirements-based, scenario-based, and operationally relevant methodologies, incorporating customer standards and metrics.
• Collaborating with Program Management, Engineering, SEIT, test ranges, and external agencies. Overseeing Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), managing test incidents, and tracking deficiencies.
• Supervising data analysis of system performance and mission outcomes in both lab and field settings. Establishing and monitoring measurable test coverage metrics ensuring traceability from requirements to validation.
• Representing the program at customer reviews, readiness boards, and milestone decision points, ensuring disciplined execution in both controlled and austere environments.

Requirements include:

• A highly organized and detail-oriented individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A Bachelor's degree in a related field (Advanced degree preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in system-level test and evaluation of integrated hardware/software systems.
• Proven leadership in test teams (≥ 5 engineers/technicians) and management of complex multi-site test campaigns.
• Hands-on experience executing both developmental and operational test events in lab and field settings.
• Strong expertise in requirements development, test planning, verification/validation, and test reporting with traceability management.
• Experience with RF communications, tactical datalinks, and networked C2 systems in a DoD operational environment.
• Familiarity with industry and DoD test processes including MIL-STD protocols.
• Proficient in test metrics definition and reporting.
• Understanding of customer/military use cases from first-hand experience and ability to guide engineer team members to design and test around those related use cases.
• Ability to travel up to 50% for test execution.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance.

Preferred qualifications include:

• A Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience on DoD ACAT I/II programs or equivalent.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC, environmental testing (MIL-STD-810), and power/avionics standards (MIL-STD-1275, MIL-STD-1553/1760, etc.).
• Familiarity with test automation frameworks, data analysis tools, and test instrumentation.
• Experience in CI/CD pipelines, software integration, and hardware-in-the-loop test environments.
• Prior experience in remote, austere, or tactical operational settings.
• Eligible for Top Secret/SCI clearance.