Program Manager, Electro-Optical Systems

General Atomics; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 141,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) is seeking a Program Manager for the Electro-Optical Systems Group in Longmont, CO. The role focuses on leading the development of advanced optical systems, including free-space optical communications and EO/IR sensing, with experience coordinating with DoD and NASA projects.

The position requires directing multi-disciplinary teams through all program phases, aligning technical performance with budget and schedule, and supporting growth of GA-EMS

Qualifications

• Typically requires advanced degree and 13+ years of program administration experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interface with all levels of management and government.
• Ability to coordinate technologies across program requirements and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams to develop, build, test, and demonstrate state-of-the-art optical systems.
• Manage all program phases from conceptualization through completion with technical and financial objectives.
• Coordinate research and development plans for multiple customers and deliverables.
• Develop and implement annual and long-term objectives for programs with technical staff and management.
• Travel as required to support program needs and customer engagements.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

DoD clearance

Engineering leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Job Summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

Job Summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager to join our GA-EMS team located in Longmont, CO, supporting our Electro-Optical Systems Group. GA-EMS is looking for a highly qualified Program Manager that has experience in the research and development of advanced optical systems, including technologies related to free-space optical communications, space domain awareness, EO/IR sensing and imaging, astronomical imaging, acquisition and tracking, adaptive optics and beam control. The qualified individual should have experience working with US Department of Defense agencies and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Highly technical and capable of leading engineering teams to develop, build, test, and demonstrate state of the art optical systems and components. Actively support the development and growth of GA-EMS' electro-optical systems business and related product lines.
• Manage all program phases from conceptualization through completion, including acquisition, planning, and managing technical performance to ensure technical, business, and financial objectives are attained.
• Participates in and leads engineering teams to establish and implement design concepts, performance and quality measures, and engineering efforts for research, development, integration, and testing of advanced optical systems and components.
• Develop and coordinate research and development program plans and product delivery methods for multiple customers.
• Participate with technical staff and Group executive management to develop and implement current, annual, and long-term technical, schedule, quality, business, and financial objectives for the programs.

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
• Demonstrates technical expertise and application of program management principles, concepts, and practice as well as program management and leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.
• Must be able to develop solutions to problems that require coordination of technologies across program requirements.
• Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives.
• Customer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment, and able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required

Job Type: Full-Time Salary
Salary range: 140,900 - 257,233