{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0b6782fd7a84176c690864c2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0b6782fd7a84176c690864c2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0b6782fd7a84176c690864c2","title":"Program Manager, MUX Integration & Development","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.\nWe have an exciting opportunity located in Poway, CA for an experienced Program Manager to join our USMC Program.\n\nThis position will manage the development and integration efforts for the USMC MQ-9A Program. This position will lead and coordinate all phases of assigned program from initiation through delivery. Appling established technologies using standard principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems. Cross functional collaboration skills will be critical in the execution of the assigned development project.\n\nDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:\nManage all phases of the program from conceptualization through completion, including acquisition, planning, and managing technical performance to ensure quality, business, and financial objectives are attained.\nDevelop and coordinate program plans or delivery methods which usually serve a single customer.\nParticipate with engineering to establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, testing, and integration.\nInteract with internal and external representatives at various levels concerning resolution of technical and scheduling issues. Act as primary contact for program issues.\nInfluence, and coordinate the 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.\nEnsure technical leadership and excellence is maintained by participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, professional, and technical talent.\nManage the development of and ensure the security of proprietary technology and maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.\nOther duties as assigned or required.\n\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\nHighlights Working For GA-ASI:\nThis position is eligible for the Individual Compensation Program (ICP) bonus.\nThis position is eligible for a hybrid work environment pending project needs.\nOutstanding benefits including: 401(k) (with company match), company pension, on site cafeterias, gyms and outdoor recreation centers, Employee Recreation Association (ERA) which gives unlimited access to events and amusement parks such as San Diego Zoo and Safari Park at discounted rates.\nOutstanding work environment: team-centric, value and respect all contributors, great growth potential within GA-ASI project engineering and GA-ASI as a whole.\nFree Electric Vehicle (EV) charging while at work.\n\nJob Qualifications\nTypically 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.\nDemonstrates 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.\nMust be able to develop solutions to problems that require coordination of technologies across program requirements.\nStrong 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.\nCustomer 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.\nTechnical program experience including planning, design, documentation, design reviews, capability integration, testing, and presenting technical information is desired.\nAn ability to understand and be able to assess technology and technical approaches for capability integration efforts is desirable.\nAn ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing requirements is desired.\nAbility to obtain a maintain a DoD secret security clearance.\nDesirable Qualifications:\nExperience with developing and executing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) programs is desirable.\nProject Management Professional (PMP) certification is desirable.\nMilitary or civilian experience in aviation operations, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), and/or UAV/RPA operations, employment, concepts, principles, and practices.\nFAR 15 compliant Government Proposal experience is desirable.\nJob Category\nProgram/Project Management\nExperience Level\nSenior (8+ years)\nWorkstyle\nHybrid\nFull-Time/Part-Time\nFull-Time Salary\nPay Range Low\n112,320\nPay Range High\n205,058\nTravel Percentage Required\n0% - 25%\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\nNo\nUS Citizenship Required?\nYes\nClearance Required?\nDesired\nClearance Level\nSecret\nSearch Jobs at | General Atomics and Affiliated Companies","company":"General Atomics","rawCompany":"general atomics","city":"Poway","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T17:04:11.565Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Manager, MUX Integration & Development","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.\nWe have an exciting opportunity located in Poway, CA for an experienced Program Manager to join our USMC Program.\n\nThis position will manage the development and integration efforts for the USMC MQ-9A Program. This position will lead and coordinate all phases of assigned program from initiation through delivery. Appling established technologies using standard principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems. Cross functional collaboration skills will be critical in the execution of the assigned development project.\n\nDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:\nManage all phases of the program from conceptualization through completion, including acquisition, planning, and managing technical performance to ensure quality, business, and financial objectives are attained.\nDevelop and coordinate program plans or delivery methods which usually serve a single customer.\nParticipate with engineering to establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, testing, and integration.\nInteract with internal and external representatives at various levels concerning resolution of technical and scheduling issues. Act as primary contact for program issues.\nInfluence, and coordinate the 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.\nEnsure technical leadership and excellence is maintained by participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, professional, and technical talent.\nManage the development of and ensure the security of proprietary technology and maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.\nOther duties as assigned or required.\n\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\nHighlights Working For GA-ASI:\nThis position is eligible for the Individual Compensation Program (ICP) bonus.\nThis position is eligible for a hybrid work environment pending project needs.\nOutstanding benefits including: 401(k) (with company match), company pension, on site cafeterias, gyms and outdoor recreation centers, Employee Recreation Association (ERA) which gives unlimited access to events and amusement parks such as San Diego Zoo and Safari Park at discounted rates.\nOutstanding work environment: team-centric, value and respect all contributors, great growth potential within GA-ASI project engineering and GA-ASI as a whole.\nFree Electric Vehicle (EV) charging while at work.\n\nJob Qualifications\nTypically 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.\nDemonstrates 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.\nMust be able to develop solutions to problems that require coordination of technologies across program requirements.\nStrong 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.\nCustomer 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.\nTechnical program experience including planning, design, documentation, design reviews, capability integration, testing, and presenting technical information is desired.\nAn ability to understand and be able to assess technology and technical approaches for capability integration efforts is desirable.\nAn ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing requirements is desired.\nAbility to obtain a maintain a DoD secret security clearance.\nDesirable Qualifications:\nExperience with developing and executing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) programs is desirable.\nProject Management Professional (PMP) certification is desirable.\nMilitary or civilian experience in aviation operations, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), and/or UAV/RPA operations, employment, concepts, principles, and practices.\nFAR 15 compliant Government Proposal experience is desirable.\nJob Category\nProgram/Project Management\nExperience Level\nSenior (8+ years)\nWorkstyle\nHybrid\nFull-Time/Part-Time\nFull-Time Salary\nPay Range Low\n112,320\nPay Range High\n205,058\nTravel Percentage Required\n0% - 25%\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\nNo\nUS Citizenship Required?\nYes\nClearance Required?\nDesired\nClearance Level\nSecret\nSearch Jobs at | General Atomics and Affiliated Companies","datePosted":"2026-08-04T17:04:11.565Z","dateModified":"2026-08-04T17:04:11.565Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"General Atomics","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Poway","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"0b6782fd7a84176c690864c2"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0b6782fd7a84176c690864c2"}}