General Atomics · 3 hours ago
Project Manager Advanced Systems and Technology
Poway California
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$72K/yr - $130K/yr
6+ years expGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. The Project Manager Advanced Systems and Technology role involves planning, managing, and technical performance of research and development engineering programs, leading complex cross-functional projects, and ensuring project execution aligns with cost, schedule, and performance expectations.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
With limited direction, provide leadership, direction, and guidance to a multi-discipline engineering team by determining technical objectives and/or solutions to resolve highly technical and complex engineering problems in a developmental program space
Manage and execute complex cross-functional projects involving software and hardware components to cost, schedule, and performance expectations
Lead system level Qualification, Verification and Validation Testing of hardware and software with emphasis placed on deriving & tracking test requirements, generation of system level Test Plans and Procedures, conducting Lab/Ground/Flight testing
Quickly grasp and understand the full scope of development and integration activities and come up to speed quickly in new areas. Take on high-level problems and recommend a technical path forward
Demonstrate proficiency in problem solving, root cause analysis and drawing change procedures
Strong ability to collaborate and draw support and guidance from senior engineering staff and program management offices
Interact with management and customer representatives regarding programs, operational decisions, scheduling requirements and contractual clarification
Lead the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing business opportunities. Participate with Group management in pursuing business partnerships, alliances, and joint ventures that enhance the capabilities of the Group/Company and may result in new products, programs and business opportunities
Direct the development of and ensure the security of proprietary technology and maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a Bachelors in Business Administration, Engineering, Science or related discipline and at least six years of progressively complex experience in project administration. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education
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
Excellent 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
With at least 2 years of experience in technical leadership with an emphasis on project execution and innovation
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance required
Benefits
Relocation Assistance Provided?: Yes
Company
General Atomics
General Atomics is a defense and technology company specializing in research and technology development.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Wayne Solomon
Vice President, Magnetic Fusion Energy
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