Program Manager, SIGINT/EW/ASE Flight Tests

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Direct all phases of programs involving SIGINT/EW/ASE, overseeing cost, schedule and technical performance for development, test, and field deployment on GA-ASI aircraft, in both laboratory and field settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in engineering, science or related technical field with 13+ years of progressively complex program administration experience.
• Experience developing/fielding SIGINT/EW systems.
• Knowledge of operational employment considerations for EW/ASE/SIGINT.
• Strong interpersonal skills and extensive experience working with external customers.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of the program from inception through completion to include 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

SIGINT/EW payloads

Flight testing

Program management

Customer engagement

Signal processing

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or related field

Job description

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

Direct all phases of programs involving SIGINT/EW/ASE, overseeing cost, schedule and technical performance for development, test, and field deployment on GA-ASI aircraft, in both laboratory and field settings.