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

$158,000 - $276,500 yearly
Full time Defense Contractor/ National Defense Engineering Technician

Job Description

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

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.

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is Chuck Callahan.

Qualifications

See job description

State

California

Immediate Fill

No

Job Reference

56035BR
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
About General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

General Atomics is its own company, with a unique and powerful vision. The Predator® series of unmanned aerial vehicles has changed aviation and is changing the way our fighting forces work. In electromagnetics, we’re modernizing the way aircraft carriers launch and land planes. Our work in nuclear fusion is contributing to an international effort to bring safe, unlimited power to the world.

Privately owned, we’re free of quarterly reports, stock price concerns and other diversions from technological excellence. Vertical integration with R&D, engineering, manufacturing and technical support in-house, lets us all work in unison. Our diverse businesses – aerospace, defense, electromagnetic systems, nuclear fusion and other areas, all support each other’s advances.

With approximately 13,000 employees, we’ve had an outsized impact on the world, yet can still offer everyone here the opportunity to stand out and make their own impact on General Atomics and their career. Explore your opportunities to deliver for General Atomics, our customers and your future.

 

Chuck Callahan

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