Saalex
Senior Project Manager/Operations Manager
$125K–$145K
Camarillo, California · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 19, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum of 5 years.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Technical Program Management, or a highly related technical discipline. Master's degree preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- Active secret clearance required; requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship.
About the job
Provides technical leadership, systems engineering, and project execution for Navy Subsonic Aerial Target programs, coordinating schedules, stakeholders, engineering deliverables, and testing support.
What you'll do
- Plan and manage technical project execution, schedules, scope, risks, and engineering activities across contracts and stakeholders.
- Coordinate engineering documentation, software configurations, system baselines, lifecycle management, logistics, and technical asset management.
- Liaise with Government organizations, contractors, and OEMs; facilitate reviews and meetings and prepare leadership reports and briefings.
What they ask for
- At least 5 years of experience in systems engineering, technical project management, or related technical leadership in DoD, Navy, or defense environments.
- Experience managing technical schedules, project execution, scope, risks, and engineering deliverables; facilitating technical meetings and coordinating cross-functional teams.
- Strong technical documentation review experience and proficiency developing executive-level presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Experience with project tracking and scheduling tools, including MS Project, Excel, Jira, or comparable platforms; active secret clearance required (US citizenship is required to obtain a clearance).
Nice to have
- Experience supporting Navy Subsonic Aerial Target programs, NAWCWD, PMA organizations, range operations, flight testing, telemetry, or test and evaluation.
- Experience with software configurations, cybersecurity documentation, vulnerability assessments, eMASS package support, or Government/OEM coordination.
Pay
$125k-$145k (depending on experience) (base salary)
Tools
Microsoft PowerPoint, MS Project, Excel, Jira, eMASS
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