Assistant Program Manager Test & Evaluation (Journey) | PMA-263

Job Information Job ID: 2026-2560 Category: Engineering Type: Full Time Telecommute: No Locations US-MD-Patuxent River Overview AVIAN (pronounced a‑vyin) is looking for an Assistant Program Manager Test and Evaluation (Journey) employee for the PMA-263, small tactical UAVs. The Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (STUAS) program office (PMA-263) manages a complex portfolio of more than 16 different unmanned systems fielded globally, leads training operations for all service branches, and manages numerous FMS cases with international partners. Responsibilities Support Program Management or project management services in the form of planning and scheduling. Identify and support appropriate types of depth of testing required for the active phase of projects. Ability to travel and work with geographically diverse test teams. Communicating and working with test teams. Participating in other acquisition/test and evaluation functions as necessary. Assist with the writing of Test and Evaluation Management Plans/Master Test & Evaluation Strategy. Provide T&E technical advice. Assist the APMT&E with Test Plan Working Groups including WIPT and TPWG as needed. Participate in program technical reviews, Deficiency Reviews, System Verification Review and others as necessary. Support technical studies, analyses, and planning to refine test verification methods and approaches. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in a technical field. 3-10 years of experience (see below). A Master's Degree may substitute for 2 years of work experience. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret/Upgradeable to Top Secret Department of Defense security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer‑related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required. Desired Experience Previous APMT&E experience or Lead Test Engineer Experience. The salary range for this role is $120,000-$150,000. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity. Why Join Us? Employee Ownership: As an employee‑owner, you'll share in our success and have a direct stake in our future. Real Growth: Expanding, evolving, and exploring new ways to serve. Your contributions will shape our direction and help us grow stronger. Purpose‑Driven Work: Every improvement you help make adds value not just for us, but for the people and missions we support. Culture of Collaboration: Being part of a small but capable team that knows your name. Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision coverage, telemedicine services and a TRICARE supplement for veterans. Flexible Leave Benefits: Flexible and paid time off, 11 paid holidays, paid sick leave, maternity and bonding leave, and military training leave. AVIAN is a service‑based organization. As an equal opportunity employer, our policy is to seek the most qualified candidate for each talent opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, religious belief, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual preference, physical or mental handicap, lawful political affiliation or veteran's status. #J-18808-Ljbffr AVIAN, Inc.