Lead Program Manager, SIGINT/EW & ISR Payloads

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 140,900 - 257,233; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and high‑resolution surveillance systems.

GA-ASI seeks a senior program manager to direct all phases of SIGINT/EW/ASE development on GA-ASI aircraft, overseeing internal and customer‑funded efforts in laboratory and field settings. The role requires a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in engineering or a related technical field with thirteen+ years of progressive program administration experience.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of progressively complex program administration experience.
• Experience developing/fielding SIGINT/EW systems.
• Knowledge of operational employment considerations and principles for EW/ASE/SIGINT systems.
• Ability to obtain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of the program from inception through completion, including responsibilities for cost, schedule, and technical performance for SIGINT/EW/ASE development, test, and fielding on GA-ASI aircraft.
• Primarily responsible for executing both internal and customer funded development and test efforts, both in laboratory and in field settings.
• Knowledge of current SIGINT/EW/ASE capabilities and employment.
• Experience with flight testing and flight operations of SIGINT, EW , and ASE payloads.
• Experience with pod-based SIGINT/EW systems.

Skills

Program management

Interpersonal skills

Customer interaction

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in engineering or related technical field

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and high‑resolution surveillance systems.

GA-ASI seeks a senior program manager to direct all phases of SIGINT/EW/ASE development on GA-ASI aircraft, overseeing internal and customer‑funded efforts in laboratory and field settings. The role requires a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in engineering or a related technical field with thirteen+ years of progressive program administration experience.