Flight Test Project Lead – Next Gen Testbed, B737-800

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. Lead developmental flight test projects from startup through execution and closure .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeOntario • California • United StatesSenior💰 $95,500 - $181,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading flight test projects, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and performance objectives while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Proficient in managing project budgets, schedules, and providing status reporting to stakeholders.

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Flight Test Project LeadershipSystem Development and IntegrationDoD Secret ClearanceCost Account ManagementEarned Value Reporting

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Hard Skills

Project Budget ManagementSchedule ManagementTest Design SupportRequirements DevelopmentPerformance Tracking

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationTeaming with Senior Leaders

Tools & Technologies

Flight Test Operations PlatformsExperimental B727 Raytheon Multi-program Testbed

Certifications & Qualifications

Active U.S. Government Issued Security ClearanceINTERIM U.S. Government Issued Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Aviation TestingAvionics TestingCross-functional TeamsDynamic EnvironmentsClassified Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead developmental flight test projects from startup through execution and closure
Ensure alignment with program cost, schedule, and performance objectives
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to develop requirements
Support test design efforts
Oversee aircraft modification activities enabling safe and successful mission execution
Support proposal development and resource planning
Contribute to milestone reviews and execution planning for rapid development programs
Support other Flight Test Operations platforms, including the Experimental B727 Raytheon Multi-program Testbed
Own test project budget and schedule, including cost forecasting and performance tracking
Provide regular status reporting to the customer
Coordinate across systems, electrical, and mechanical engineering disciplines and supply chain, quality, and security teams
Coordinate integration with aircraft maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to meet program objectives and customer flight test schedules

Requirements

What you’ll need

University Degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience
Experience working in system development, integration, and test efforts
Experience working classified and SAP programs
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance required prior to start date
U.S. citizenship required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance required prior to start date
DoD Secret clearance
Preferred: Experience as a deputy or primary Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL)
Preferred: Cost Account Manager experience
Preferred: Earned Value reporting experience
Preferred: Schedule management experience
Preferred: Developing proposals
Preferred: Experience working with Supply Chain and subcontractors
Preferred: Effective communication and teaming with senior-level leaders, external customers, end users, and analysts
Preferred: Experience in flight test, test planning, aviation, or avionics testing
Preferred: Experience working with cross-functional teams in dynamic environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (not guaranteed)