Senior Technical Program Manager - Advanced Sensors

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

Job summary

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

The role requires leading cross‑functional teams, managing customer and supplier relationships, and translating complex needs into effective sensor and communications solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor, Master or PhD in engineering or a related technical field plus 11+ years of progressively complex program administration, with 5+ years in program management.
• Experience in program/project management, engineering leadership, business management, capture, proposals, or related technical functions.
• Demonstrated success managing complex programs involving cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, risks, and supplier commitments.
• Experience developing and managing complex schedules and using Earned Value Management or comparable methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead programs through all phases from concept to completion, including acquisition, planning, R&D, testing, integration and transition.
• Manage cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, resources, suppliers, and customer commitments; use EVM to monitor performance.
• Lead cross-functional Integrated Program Teams and matrixed engineering, technical, business, and support groups.
• Identify, allocate, and manage program resources including workforce planning and technical staffing.
• Manage requirements, risks, dependencies, and changes from identification through closure.
• Ensure all contractual, technical, schedule, cost, quality, security requirements are understood and satisfied.
• Develop, review, and finalize statements of work, specifications, budgets, proposals, and contract terms.
• Support business development activities including proposals, capture efforts, contract negotiations, and follow-on opportunities.
• Partner with engineering to establish technical concepts and approaches for product research, development, testing, and integration.
• Apply innovative technologies to address customer challenges and protect sensitive information.
• Serve as primary customer contact and lead program reviews covering cost, schedule, risks, and opportunities.
• Build relationships with customers, government reps, partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Direct suppliers and manage government- or customer-furnished equipment and data as applicable.

Skills

Program management

Engineering leadership

Cost & schedule control

Communication skills

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in engineering or related field

Tools

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Job description

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

The role requires leading cross‑functional teams, managing customer and supplier relationships, and translating complex needs into effective sensor and communications solutions.