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Our team of engineers and innovators are developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions to deliver affordable and scalable precision weapons, interceptors, and UAS.\nWe're building the next generation of munitions and unmanned systems for the United States and its allies. If you're driven by hard problems, energized by rapid innovation, and ready to make an impact on defense technology, you belong here.\nRole Summary \nAt Zone 5 Technologies, Flight Test Site Managers lead the day-to-day operations, coordination, and execution of flight-test activities at remote test locations supporting multiple unmanned aircraft programs. \nThis role is highly hands-on, execution-focused, and leadership-driven, working cross-functionally with Flight Test, Engineering, Technical Program Managers (TPMs), Logistics, Safety, Security, and external range personnel to ensure flight-test operations are properly planned, resourced, and executed. \nThe Flight Test Site Manager serves as the primary operational leader at assigned test locations, responsible for site readiness, personnel coordination, equipment availability, infrastructure, and daily operational execution. This includes establishing and maintaining processes that enable safe, efficient, and repeatable flight-test operations. \nIn this role, you are expected to operate with extreme ownership, independently resolving operational challenges, anticipating resource requirements, and ensuring personnel and equipment are positioned to support scheduled testing. You will serve as the primary point of contact between remote flight-test operations and company leadership. \nResponsibilities \nFlight Test Site Operations & Leadership \nSupport daily flight-test site operations across multiple programs and test activities \nServe as the primary operational point of contact for assigned remote test locations \nCoordinate personnel, facilities, equipment, and operational resources required for test execution \nEstablish daily operating priorities and communicate operational status to leadership \nIdentify and resolve operational challenges before they impact scheduled testing \nSite Readiness & Infrastructure \nMaintain operational readiness of test-site facilities, ground-support equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure \nCoordinate site setup, mobilization, demobilization, and equipment staging \nEnsure required communications, power, network connectivity, and support systems are available \nEstablish and maintain site operating procedures, inspection requirements, and readiness checklists \nCoordinate facility maintenance, repairs, and infrastructure improvements \nPersonnel & Resource Coordination \nCoordinate daily personnel assignments and operational support requirements with functional managers \nEnsure qualified personnel and required resources are available for scheduled activities \nManage site-level resource conflicts and elevate unresolved priorities to operational leadership \nCoordinate with Logistics to ensure equipment is properly tracked, maintained, and available \nSupport personnel onboarding, site orientation, training coordination, and operational accountability \nRange Coordination & Operational Compliance \nServe as a primary interface with range representatives, test-site authorities, and external support organizations \nCoordinate site access, operating restrictions, range requirements, and local procedures \nEnsure personnel follow established safety, security, environmental, and operational requirements \nSupport operational risk assessments, readiness reviews, and test execution planning \nMaintain site documentation, inspection records, and required operational reporting \nTest Execution & Communication \nLead daily operational coordination meetings and communicate test-site readiness \nSupport flight-test execution by resolving personnel, equipment, facility, and scheduling constraints \nCoordinate rapidly changing requirements resulting from weather, technical issues, or program priorities \nCommunicate operational risks, resource limitations, and schedule impacts to leadership \nSupport post-test activities, equipment accountability, and lessons-learned reviews \nProcess Development & Continuous Improvement \nDevelop standardized site operating procedures, checklists, and resource-management processes \nEstablish site readiness metrics and track recurring operational constraints \nIdentify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, equipment utilization, and test-site capacity \nSupport expansion and activation of new remote flight-test locations \nDrive accountability, disciplined execution, and continuous improvement across site operations \nQualifications \n5-10+ years of experience in flight-test operations, aviation operations, military test operations, aerospace operations, or similar technical environments \nDemonstrated experience coordinating personnel, equipment, facilities, and operational resources \nProven ability to lead teams and manage complex operations in remote or geographically separated environments \nStrong understanding of operational safety, risk management, and procedural compliance \nAbility to independently resolve problems, prioritize competing requirements, and make time-sensitive operational decisions \nStrong organizational, leadership, and communication skills \nLevel III: $110,000 - $142,000\nLevel IV: $138,000 - $186,000\nLevel V: $179,000 - $211,000\nPay range for this role\n$110,000—$211,000 USD\nWhat's in it for you:\nBenefits: \nCompetitive total compensation package \nComprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more.\n401k with company-match \n3 weeks of paid time off each year\n40 hours of sick time\n12 annual company holidays\nWhy Join Zone 5 Technologies?\nInnovative Environment: Work on cutting-edge technology that is shaping the future of defense and aerospace.\nCollaborative Culture: Join a team of passionate professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.\nCareer Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.\nIf you are passionate about unmanned aircraft technology and want to be a part of a dynamic and growing company, we would love to hear from you. 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