Program Manager - Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), IR, EW

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

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.

Duties and 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.

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 SIGINT/EW systems.
• Knowledge of operational employment considerations and principles for EW/ASE/SIGINT systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and extensive experience working with external customers.
• Working knowledge of engineering fundamentals related to SIGINT/ASE/EW payloads (signal processing, direction finding techniques, etc.).
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.

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

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 140,900 - 257,233