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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test %26 Evaluation Project Manager - **Company:** TEXTRON SYSTEMS - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Hardware Interface Design, System Testing, Test Execution Engine, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://textron.taleo.net/careersection/textron/jobdetail.ftl?job=343703 ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Math/Physics, Project Management or Business Management * PMP Certification or desire to attain PMP certification preferred. * Minimum 4 years of directly related project management experience in Defense, Aerospace, Automotive or Electro/Mechanical systems development-to-production environments. * Experience with government FAR regulations and direct commercial contracts preferred. * Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance ## Description Textron Systems is seeking employees to support the United States Marine Corps Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) program. For this program Textron Systems has developed the Cottonmouth® ARV, a recon vehicle to be feared and a force-multiplier armed to the fangs with advanced full-spectrum reconnaissance and surveillance sensors. It's expertly designed to defeat threats beyond line of sight and comes complete with cutting-edge technologies that will keep adversaries up at night. Cottonmouth was developed using a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) that is Ground Vehicle Operating System (GVOS) based employing the Tactical Assault Kit Extended (TAK-X) framework for easy capability integration. This modern vehicle platform has superior mobility capabilities to tackle treacherous off-road terrain and waterways while keeping Marines safe thanks to its advanced survivability suite and Human System Interface (HSI) focus. Amphibious mobility, unrivaled versatility, and electronic warfare capabilities define a vehicle that is adaptable, stealthy and thrives wherever enemies hide. The Test and Evaluation (T&E) Project Manager oversees T&E activities throughout all project lifecycle phases to ensure alignment with cost, schedule, and performance baselines. This position reports to the Program Management Lead for the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) Pre-Production Development program. T&E Project Manager Responsibilities: * Work collaboratively with the technical and program team to develop and maintain a master T&E schedule, including development of test plans, procedures and execution of test and evaluation events. * Establish and manage schedule, financial and performance baselines for T&E activities, including resource allocation across manpower, materials, and subcontractors. Oversee the T&E effort through application of earned value principles. * Support the creation of comprehensive test plans and procedures outlining test objectives, methods, equipment, and exit criteria for developmental, verification and production testing. * Ensure proper setup and execution of testing processes across product lifecycle stages (e.g., component-level to full-system evaluation). * Coordinate test execution at facilities and field locations, managing logistics and resolving site-specific issues * Identify risks related to testing activities, such as potential technical issues, site logistics challenges, or equipment availability. Establish tracking, reporting, and mitigation plans to address test-specific risks and uncertainties. * Act as a key point-of-contact (secondary or primary) with internal and external stakeholders for T&E-related activities, Textron Systems is seeking employees to support the United States Marine Corps Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) program. For this program Textron Systems has developed the Cottonmouth® ARV, a recon vehicle to be feared and a force-multiplier armed to the fangs with advanced full-spectrum reconnaissance and surveillance sensors. It's expertly designed to defeat threats beyond line of sight and comes complete with cutting-edge technologies that will keep adversaries up at night. Cottonmouth was developed using a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) that is Ground Vehicle Operating System (GVOS) based employing the Tactical Assault Kit Extended (TAK-X) framework for easy capability integration. This modern vehicle platform has superior mobility capabilities to tackle treacherous off-road terrain and waterways while keeping Marines safe thanks to its advanced survivability suite and Human System Interface (HSI) focus. Amphibious mobility, unrivaled versatility, and electronic warfare capabilities define a vehicle that is adaptable, stealthy and thrives wherever enemies hide. The Test and Evaluation (T&E) Project Manager oversees T&E activities throughout all project lifecycle phases to ensure alignment with cost, schedule, and performance baselines. This position reports to the Program Management Lead for the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) Pre-Production Development program. T&E Project Manager Responsibilities: * Work collaboratively with the technical and program team to develop and maintain a master T&E schedule, including development of test plans, procedures and execution of test and evaluation events. * Establish and manage schedule, financial and performance baselines for T&E activities, including resource allocation across manpower, materials, and subcontractors. Oversee the T&E effort through application of earned value principles. * Support the creation of comprehensive test plans and procedures outlining test objectives, methods, equipment, and exit criteria for developmental, verification and production testing. * Ensure proper setup and execution of testing processes across product lifecycle stages (e.g., component-level to full-system evaluation). * Coordinate test execution at facilities and field locations, managing logistics and resolving site-specific issues * Identify risks related to testing activities, such as potential technical issues, site logistics challenges, or equipment availability. 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