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R and D Manager, Armtec Defense TechnologiesArmtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) is an operating unit of the Transdigm Group (NYSE: TDG),
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R and D Manager, Armtec Defense Technologies
Armtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) is an operating unit of the Transdigm Group (NYSE: TDG), an industry leader in aerospace and defense products and services. Armtec is comprised of three business units producing subcomponents for ordnance in Coachella, CA; decoy countermeasure flares in Camden AR; and radar countermeasure chaff in Lillington NC. At Armtec, we welcome skilled and enthusiastic people who share our determination and high standards to join us in our mission-critical work supporting the US and allied war-fighters who serve us all by defending democracy and protecting freedom. This position is staffed in Coachella, at Armtec’s world-class, sole-source production facility for felted fiber nitrocellulose combustible cartridge cases for medium and large caliber military ammunition; and pyrophoric payloads for training grenades.
Company Profile
Company: Armtec Defense Technologies is an operating unit of the TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG).
Industry: Manufacturing Combustible Ordnance and Countermeasures
Job Overview
Title: R&D Manager
Job Family: Engineering
Reports to: Director of Engineering for Ordnance
Works with: mid-level managers and supervisors, employees
Location: Coachella, California
Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
The R&D Manager is responsible for managing a strategic growth program for concept definition, qualification and bringing into production new EDT products for defense and related applications.
Primary Responsibilities
Armtec seeks senior leaders who demonstrate a positive outlook; sense of urgency, professionalism; cool under pressure; approachability, charismatic leadership, interpersonal savvy, motivational skills, conflict management, assessing people, organizing, planning, priority setting, building effective teams, managerial courage, fairness to direct reports and relentless drive for results.
Education & Professional Work Experience Requirements
4/10 workweek
To Apply
Please apply on-line on the Armtec Career Website, www.armtecdefense.com
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Salary Range: $110,387 - $153,000/Annual
Benefits
Armtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) is an operating unit of the Transdigm Group (NYSE: TDG), an industry leader in aerospace and defense products and services. Armtec is comprised of three business units producing subcomponents for ordnance in Coachella, CA; decoy countermeasure flares in Camden AR; and radar countermeasure chaff in Lillington NC. At Armtec, we welcome skilled and enthusiastic people who share our determination and high standards to join us in our mission-critical work supporting the US and allied war-fighters who serve us all by defending democracy and protecting freedom. This position is staffed in Coachella, at Armtec’s world-class, sole-source production facility for felted fiber nitrocellulose combustible cartridge cases for medium and large caliber military ammunition; and pyrophoric payloads for training grenades.
Company Profile
Company: Armtec Defense Technologies is an operating unit of the TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG).
Industry: Manufacturing Combustible Ordnance and Countermeasures
Job Overview
Title: R&D Manager
Job Family: Engineering
Reports to: Director of Engineering for Ordnance
Works with: mid-level managers and supervisors, employees
Location: Coachella, California
Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
The R&D Manager is responsible for managing a strategic growth program for concept definition, qualification and bringing into production new EDT products for defense and related applications.
Primary Responsibilities
- Working with Armtec Defense Technologies and customer staff to identify and define specific products suited to Armtec Defense Technologies operations and capabilities.
- Coordinating the activities of Armtec Defense Technologies functional groups to deliver a qualified product in a timely manner and within a carefully controlled budget/schedule.
- Prepare and manage capital expense requisitions to secure the necessary funding for facility and equipment.
- Ensure all activities planned for the efficient execution of the program are performed to give a high-quality product, on time, and to cost.
- Develop detailed work breakdown structures associated with the activities needed for achieving the stated primary goal.
- Identify program risks, and develop a risk-mitigation strategy for the program.
- Developing a product launch, marketing and distribution campaign.
- Liaising with customers and partners to create an efficient program plan and statement of work meeting Armtec Defense Technologies financial requirements.
- Effectively utilizing internal and external resources for program execution.
- Providing mentoring of potential new program management staff and personnel.
- Providing routine, accurate reports to senior management as required on program status, cost, schedule, risks etc. – written and/or verbal reports as necessary.+
- Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above
- Understand and live by Armtec’s ethics and business conduct policies
- Exemplary communication and interpersonal skills.
- Five (5) plus years working on defense programs.
- Advanced degrees.
- Previous DOD experience or a basic understanding of Defense contracting.
- ISO 9000 procedures.
- Some military/college or external training in Project or Program Management.
- Must be dependable, responsible, and accurate and have the ability to deal with people effectively.
Armtec seeks senior leaders who demonstrate a positive outlook; sense of urgency, professionalism; cool under pressure; approachability, charismatic leadership, interpersonal savvy, motivational skills, conflict management, assessing people, organizing, planning, priority setting, building effective teams, managerial courage, fairness to direct reports and relentless drive for results.
Education & Professional Work Experience Requirements
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government
4/10 workweek
To Apply
Please apply on-line on the Armtec Career Website, www.armtecdefense.com
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Salary Range: $110,387 - $153,000/Annual
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with generous company contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA - Medical & Dependent Care)
- Life and Accident Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Parent Leave Pay
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Vacation
- Sick Leave
- Holidays (9 paid holiday including holiday shutdown weeks in July and December)
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition Assistance
Location & Eligibility
Where is the job
Coachella, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US
Listing Details
- Posted
- August 10, 2026
- First seen
- August 12, 2026
- Last seen
- August 12, 2026
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- Trust Level
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- Scored at
- August 12, 2026
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