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Matternet

Engineering Program Manager

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$160K - $205K/yr

Own the connective tissue - run cross-functional programs across engineering, quality, manufacturing, supply chain, and flight ops, with schedules and priorities visible to everyone who needs them.

General Atomics

Engineer IV

Poway, CA · On-site

$98K - $171K/yr

Initiate the planning of engineering projects and coordinate test events with engineering labs and flight ops facilities. * Support test plan working groups, technical reviews, and safety reviews ...

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Staff Pilot Test

Edwards, CA · On-site

$214K - $321K/yr

Partners with Flight Ops Manager and Engineering team to ensure test team is conducting safe and effective ground and flight test operations * Collaborates with customer pilots * Engage with program ...

Icarus

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

El Segundo, CA

$120K - $220K/yr

Support integration, production bring-up, and flight ops in the desert What we're looking for * 2+ years shipping real embedded systems (aerospace, robotics, automotive, defense, or similarly high ...

Icarus

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

$120K - $220K/yr

Support integration, production bring-up, and flight ops in the desert What we're looking for * 2+ years shipping real embedded systems (aerospace, robotics, automotive, defense, or similarly high ...

Icarus

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$120K - $220K/yr

Support integration, production bring-up, and flight ops in the desert What we're looking for * 2+ years shipping real embedded systems (aerospace, robotics, automotive, defense, or similarly high ...

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Staff Pilot Test

Edwards, CA · On-site

$214K - $321K/yr

Partners with Flight Ops Manager and Engineering team to ensure test team is conducting safe and effective ground and flight test operations * Collaborates with customer pilots * Engage with program ...

Wing

Senior Hardware Product Manager

Palo Alto, CA · Hybrid

$148K - $196K/yr

Collaborate across the entire organization - including Engineering, Flight Ops, Supply Chain, Partnerships, and UX - to align technical efforts with business strategy * Lead crossfunctional teams to ...

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As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for flight ops in California is $27.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.94 and $28.46 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Flight Ops vs Flight Dispatcher?

AspectFlight OpsFlight Dispatcher
Required CredentialsCommercial Pilot License, Flight Operations CertificationDispatch License, FAA Certification
Work EnvironmentAirlines, corporate flight departments, flight planning officesAirlines, charter companies, flight planning centers
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily airline and corporate aviationAirlines and charter operators for flight planning and safety
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for roles in flight planning and safety oversightFocuses on flight planning, weather analysis, and regulatory compliance

Flight Ops professionals oversee overall flight operations, including crew management and safety protocols, often holding pilot or managerial roles. Flight Dispatchers focus on flight planning, weather analysis, and ensuring regulatory compliance for safe flight execution. While both roles collaborate closely, Flight Ops has broader responsibilities related to flight safety and management, whereas Flight Dispatchers specialize in detailed flight planning and operational support.

What do flight operations do?

Flight operations professionals are responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the safe and efficient conduct of flights. They handle tasks such as flight planning, scheduling, compliance with regulations, and communication with pilots and air traffic control. Strong organizational skills and knowledge of aviation regulations are essential in this role.
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Infographic showing various Flight Ops job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,100 per year, or $27.9 per hour.

Engineering Program Manager

Matternet

Mountain View, CA • On-site

$160K - $205K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Matternet is building the future of delivery with autonomous drone networks that move critical goods faster, cleaner, and at lower cost. We work with partners across healthcare, logistics, food, and retail to deliver everything from medical items to everyday essentials, safely and reliably.
We're hiring an Engineering Program Manager to be the connective tissue across engineering, quality, manufacturing, supply chain, and flight operations - turning ambitious plans into shipped hardware, certified aircraft, and live commercial routes.
You'll report to the COO and sit close to the leadership team. This role sits at the center of a fast-moving, matrixed organization, which means your edge isn't any single technical skill - it's how well you connect people, surface the truth early, and keep everyone rowing in the same direction. The programs you run directly unlock fleet expansion and new market launches.
This isn't a role for someone who wants a stable, predictable roadmap. We're a startup building certified aircraft on startup timelines - plans will change, priorities will compress, and the job is to keep momentum without waiting for perfect information. If you need every dependency mapped before you'll move, this isn't the seat. If you're energized by tight timelines and enjoy building the plane while flying it, you'll fit right in.
In this role, you will:
  • Own the connective tissue - run cross-functional programs across engineering, quality, manufacturing, supply chain, and flight ops, with schedules and priorities visible to everyone who needs them.
  • Turn strategy into a plan people can run on - partner with leadership to define goals, key results and milestones, then hold every team accountable to them.
  • Be the translator and the truth-teller - bridge business, engineering, and operations so information moves fast and decisions get made on the full picture, not a partial one.
  • Keep the plan honest - track progress, flag risk early, and drive blockers to resolution before they become surprises.
  • Move fast without breaking trust - operate comfortably with aggressive, sometimes-shifting timelines, and keep teams aligned even when the plan changes mid-flight.
  • Coordinate the ground game - align cross-team activity for production, flight testing, and regulatory milestones.
  • Manage the outside world - keep partners and vendors on time and on budget.
  • Make the system better, not just the project - continuously sharpen how the team plans, tracks, and communicates.

Requirements
  • Technical degree (BS/MS in engineering or related field)
  • 5+ years managing complex, multi-disciplinary technical programs (hardware, software, manufacturing, and ops)
  • A communicator first - you translate fluently between engineers, execs, and partners, and make complex programs legible to anyone in the room
  • Proven track record in a matrixed org, juggling competing priorities without dropping the thread
  • Experience owning schedule, scope, and budget from concept to production
  • Comfort operating in regulated environments (aviation, automotive, or medical devices)
  • Working knowledge of agile frameworks
  • Fluency in Jira, Confluence, and similar tools
  • Experience working in a startup environment

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience taking hardware or systems from prototype into commercial production
  • Aviation or other regulated-industry background

This is an onsite role on a small team in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
At Matternet, we're advancing a new era of logistics, one where autonomous drones deliver what matters faster, cleaner, and more efficiently. We know our mission is challenging, but it's worth it, and we are committed to taking care of the people who make it possible.
  • Compensation: The expected starting range for this role is $160,000-$205,000, based on San Francisco Bay Area market data. This range reflects the target starting pay for candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the role. Final compensation will depend on factors such as your experience, skills, level, location, and potential impact.
  • Total Rewards: In addition to base pay, our compensation packages include equity and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts (FSA), unlimited paid time off, company holidays, and a 401(k) plan.

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