Program Manager - Autonomy AI Systems

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in reliable remotely piloted aircraft and advanced high-resolution surveillance systems. The role involves directing all program phases for automation autonomy and AI development on GA-ASI aircraft.

The position requires extensive experience with DOD contracts, flight testing, and field deployments, with security clearance eligibility. Salary is listed as a full-time range and may require in-depth program management expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor, Master, or PhD in engineering, science, or related technical field; 13+ years of program administration experience.
• Experience developing/fielding automation autonomy and AI systems.
• Knowledge of operational employment considerations for automation autonomy and AI systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and extensive experience working with external customers.
• Working knowledge of engineering fundamentals related to automation autonomy and AI.
• Must have DOD contract experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Engineering fundamentals

DOD contracting experience

Education

Bachelor's / Master's / PhD in engineering or sciences

Job description

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct all phases of the program from inception through completion to include responsibilities for cost, schedule and technical performance for automation autonomy and AI 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 automation autonomy and AI capabilities and employment.
• Experience with flight testing and flight operations of automation autonomy and AI.
• Experience with pod-based automation autonomy and AI systems.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelors, Masters or PhD in engineering, science or a related technical field as well as thirteen or more years of progressively complex program administration experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Previous experience developing/fielding automation autonomy and AI systems.
• Knowledge of operational employment considerations and principles for automation autonomy and AI systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and extensive experience working with external customers.
• Working knowledge of engineering fundamentals related to automation autonomy and AI.
• Must have DOD contract experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance is required.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 140,900 - 257,233