Senior Technical Program Manager, Advanced Sensor Systems

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

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Poway, CA, seeks an experienced Technical Program Manager in the Advanced Sensors Group to own program execution from concept through completion, ensuring cost, schedule, quality, and technical objectives.

This role directs cross-functional teams, manages customer and supplier relationships, establishes baselines, and translates complex needs into sensor and communications solutions while safeguarding security and mission success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in engineering or related technical field with 11+ years of program administration experience.
• Experience in program or project management, engineering leadership, business management, capture, proposals, or related functions.
• Proven success managing complex programs involving cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, risk, resources, suppliers, and commitments.
• Experience developing and managing complex schedules and using EVMS or similar control methods.
• Strong understanding of business and financial principles and their application to program decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead programs through all phases from concept to completion.
• Manage cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, resources, suppliers, and customer commitments; monitor with Earned Value Management.
• Lead cross-functional Integrated Program Teams and matrixed engineering, technical, business, and support organizations.
• Identify, allocate, and manage program resources, including workforce planning and staffing.
• Manage requirements, risks, opportunities, dependencies, and changes from start to finish.
• Ensure compliance with contract scope, company policies, and industry standards.
• Develop and finalize Statements of Work, specs, budgets, and contract terms.
• Support business development activities including proposals, capture efforts, and negotiations.
• Partner with engineering to define technical concepts, criteria and approaches for product R&D and integration.
• Protect proprietary information and security.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Scheduling

Defense Acquisition

Security clearance

Top Secret experience

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Poway, CA, seeks an experienced Technical Program Manager in the Advanced Sensors Group to own program execution from concept through completion, ensuring cost, schedule, quality, and technical objectives.

This role directs cross-functional teams, manages customer and supplier relationships, establishes baselines, and translates complex needs into sensor and communications solutions while safeguarding security and mission success.