Hector Torres
Engineering Leader
- Role
- Principal Software Technical Project Manager at RAVE Aerospace
- Location
- Orange County, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Hector Torres
Results-driven Technical Program Manager and leader with 14+ years leading cross-functional engineering teams through complete software development lifecycles and end-to-end delivery. Proven owner of software release planning, cross-functional delivery, and risk-based go/no-go decisions across avionics embedded systems. Proven expertise in stakeholder collaboration, risk management, and metrics-driven process improvement across multiple industries, like gaming and avionics. Deep expertise in software–hardware integration, verification and validation, OTA-style deployments, and regulated environments.
Experience
Principal Software Technical Project Manager
Jan 2026 — Present
Plans and executes avionics projects developed internally or with suppliers. Collaborates with cross-functional teams from engineering, operations, and quality to define project plans, track milestones, and manage risks. Work in an IPT format to maintain a collaborate project effort.• Managed project planning and execution for Safran In Flight Systems, tracking status, risks, and deliverables.• Participated in design reviews and technical sessions to maintain documentation and deliverable schedules.• Supported software technical risk identification and mitigation, as well as resource planning.• Provide mentorship to others in the group.
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Computer Engineering
1998 — 2003
CSUMB
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
2011 — 2012
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