Senior Technical Program Manager - Advanced Technology and Mission Solutions

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

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager to bolster the Advanced Systems and Technology Group, supporting the Chief Technologist in shaping new technologies and opportunities.

The role requires experience leading technically complex programs, with emphasis on electromagnetics (RF or IR), cross-functional leadership, and customer engagement with AFRL/NRL/DARPA. Travel and Top Secret eligibility may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires 11+ years of progressively complex program administration experience
• Strong knowledge of EW, radio communications, and RF/digital engineering
• Experience with DoD operations, EW, surveillance systems, and intel exploitation
• Demonstrates system-level technical/operational expertise in sensor tech
• Proven program management discipline: planning, scheduling, coordination

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and technically lead one or more R&D programs at a single location
• Oversee all phases from concept to completion including acquisition and budget
• Lead cross-functional teams to meet program requirements
• Develop and apply innovative tech solutions to customer challenges
• Engage with internal/external stakeholders and primary customer contact for reviews
• Contribute to annual and long-term objectives for programs and groups

Skills

Electromagnetics knowledge (RF/IR)

Program management leadership

Customer engagement

Top Secret clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in engineering/science or related 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.

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.

The Advanced Systems and Technology Group is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to support the Chief Technologist in developing new technologies, shaping customer opportunities, and assisting programs with difficult technical challenges. This position is intended for an experienced technical leader with recognized subject matter expertise in a strategically important technology area. The successful candidate will combine deep technical knowledge with strong program leadership, proposal development, customer engagement (AFRL, NRL, DARPA), and business development skills. Experience in electromagnetics, either RF or IR is required. The individual will work across technical organizations, programs, customers, and business development teams to identify capability gaps, develop technical solutions, shape new opportunities, and transition advanced technologies into funded programs. This is a highly technical program management position and is not limited to schedule, cost, and administrative program execution.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the planning, managing and technical performance of one or more Research and Development (R&D) program(s) contained at a single location.
• Manage all phases of the program(s) from conceptualization through completion, including acquisition, planning, and managing technical performance to ensure quality, business, and financial objectives are attained.
• Lead cross functional technical team and diverse support team from a matrixed organization to meet program requirements.
• Apply innovative technology and creative solutions to solve customer's technical challenges.
• Participate with engineering to establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, testing, and integration.
• Ensure technical leadership and excellence is maintained by participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, professional, and technical talent.
• Interact with internal and external stakeholders at various levels concerning resolution of technical and scheduling issues.
• Act as the primary customer contact for program activities, lead customer program reviews to include cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Manage the development of and ensure the security of proprietary technology and maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Participate with technical staff and/or Division/Group executive management to develop and implement current, annual, and long-term technical, schedule, quality, business, and financial objectives for the program(s). May also contribute to the development of Group/Company objectives.
• Contribute to the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing business opportunities.
• Lead planning and preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract(s). Influence contract acquisitions, negotiations and modifications.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

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 eleven or more years of progressively complex program administration experience with at least five of those years managing programs. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Requires an in-depth technical knowledge of Electronic Warfare (EW), radio communications, networked communication systems and RF/digital engineering.
• Requires knowledge of DoD operations to include operational/tactical use of EW and surveillance systems, intelligence and information exploitation.
• Demonstrates system level technical or operational expertise in advanced sensor system operation and technology development.
• 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 Top Secret Security Clearance is required.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 112,320 - 205,058