Program Manager - Autonomy AI Systems

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) is seeking a senior program manager to direct all phases of automation autonomy and AI development for GA-ASI aircraft, in both lab and field settings.

The role emphasizes DoD contract experience, security clearance, and collaboration with external customers, with a strong focus on flight testing and deployment of advanced autonomous systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in engineering or related field plus 11+ years program experience
• Experience developing/fielding automation autonomy and AI systems
• Must have DoD contract experience and ability to obtain security clearance

Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of the program from inception through completion for automation autonomy and AI on GA-ASI aircraft
• Execute internal and customer funded development and test efforts in lab and field
• Apply knowledge of current automation autonomy and AI capabilities for deployment
• Oversee flight testing and operations related to automation autonomy and AI
• Work with pod-based automation autonomy and AI systems

Skills

Automation autonomy AI knowledge

Flight testing

DoD contract experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in engineering or related field

Job description

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 eleven 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: 112,320 - 205,058.