The candidate will direct all phases of the program from inception through completion to include responsibilities for cost, schedule and technical performance for communications payloads development, test, and fielding on GA-ASI aircraft. They will be primarily responsible for executing both internal and customer funded development and test efforts, both in laboratory and in field settings. Manage programs, lead a technical team to develop and deploy sensor systems. Develops new programs through... more details
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.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager to join our Mission Systems team. In this role, the successfully chosen candidate will manage programs in EO/IR technology. Need to understand and review technology, technical approach, interact well with DoD or other government customers as well as build/develop programs.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The candidate will direct all phases of the program from inception through completion to include responsibilities for cost, schedule and technical performance for communications payloads development, test, and fielding on GA-ASI aircraft. They will be primarily responsible for executing both internal and customer funded development and test efforts, both in laboratory and in field settings.
Manage programs, lead a technical team to develop and deploy sensor systems.
Develops new programs through customer interaction.
Responsible for the planning, managing and technical performance of one or more established engineering program(s) contained at a single location.
Directs all phases of program(s) from initiation through delivery.
Responsible for program(s) which represent moderate future growth in distinct products or components.
Applies established technologies that require advanced principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems. .
Responsible for decisions that could have an extended impact on outcomes where erroneous decisions could result in critical delays and modifications to programs.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
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.
Knowledge of current DOD Optical systems capabilities and employment
Experience with Flight testing and flight operations of Optical payloads on tactical and/or strategic aircraft
Experience with UAS based optical systems
Demonstrates extensive technical expertise and application of program management principles, concepts, and practice as well as comprehensive 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 complex problems that require coordination of technologies across program requirements.
Ability to interact with customer and develop/influence requirements and program plans.
Must understand EO/IR and related technologies including sensor, processing and exploitation algorithms.
Experience integrating capabilities onto aircraft and other platforms including command and control, and HMI
Must have operational and/or test experience employing EO/IR sensors.
Have full comprehension of EO/IR products and use of application.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.
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