Poway, California
Program Manager - Autonomy AI Systems
Job details
- Location
- Poway, California
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $112,320 - $205,058/yr
- Clearance
- Secret
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
- Apply on
- sjobs.brassring.com
About this role
Program Manager - Autonomy AI Systems
Poway
California
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.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Direct all phases of the program from inception through completion to include responsibilities for cost, schedule and technical performance for automation autonomy and AI 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 automation autonomy and AI capabilities and employment.
- Experience with flight testing and flight operations of automation autonomy and AI.
- Experience with pod-based automation autonomy and AI systems.
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. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
- Previous experience developing/fielding automation autonomy and AI systems.
- Knowledge of operational employment considerations and principles for automation autonomy and AI systems.
- Strong interpersonal skills and extensive experience working with external customers.
- Working knowledge of engineering fundamentals related to automation autonomy and AI.
- Must have DOD contract experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance is required.
Job Category
Program/Project Management
Experience Level
Senior (8+ years)
Workstyle
Onsite
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time Salary
Pay Range Low
112,320
Pay Range High
205,058
Travel Percentage Required
0% - 25%
Relocation Assistance Provided?
No
US Citizenship Required?
Yes
Clearance Required?
Desired
Clearance Level
Secret
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