About this opportunity
Machina Cognita Technologies lists this Program Manager - Unmanned Air Systems opportunity in northern virginia, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Machina Cognita Technologies is an R&D-driven company specializing in machine learning innovations for government, commercial, and educational applications. We embrace today’s most exciting machine learning challenges with technologies including uncrewed autonomous systems, large language models, realistic simulation environments, computer vision, and reinforcement learning.
We are looking for a Program Manager – Unmanned Air Systems who thrives on tackling complex problems and pushing the boundaries of new technologies. In this role, you’ll partner closely with defense customers to understand their pain points, conceptualize forward-thinking solutions, and lead the development of Test and Evaluation capabilities for Unmanned Air Systems (UAS). You’ll own programs across the full product life cycle, bringing your ideas to life through new business opportunities.
This is a full-time, onsite role located in Northern Virginia .
Who You Are
Energized by open-ended technical challenges in early-stage product development
Cross-functional leader and collaborator
Turns failures into learning opportunities
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or related field
5+ years of program management experience
Hands-on software development 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 the development and execution of Test and Evaluation systems across a range of complex 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
Compensation
Compensation is based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, location, ability, education, certifications, specialized skills, business needs, and scope and responsibilities of the position. The expected pay range for this position is $135,000-$180,000.
Benefits
Safe Harbor 401(k) with 4% employer match
Health, dental, and vision insurance with 99% employer contribution towards employee premiums
Flexible work hours + inclusive PTO policy to support work-life balance
Professional development reimbursement for continual learning
Freedom to explore, create, play, and problem-solve while receiving support and guidance from senior leaders
Every employee, at every level, has a voice in what projects we pursue and how we accomplish our technical goals
Machina Cognita Technologies does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors. We recognize and appreciate the value of a diverse workforce and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Who can apply
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