{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"71d7fd4cb682af521ce3c97d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/71d7fd4cb682af521ce3c97d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/71d7fd4cb682af521ce3c97d","title":"Project Manager - Electrical Engineering","description":"General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.\n\nWe are seeking a Project Manager to coordinate and manage the day-to-day operational aspects of projects from initiation through completion. This role serves as a key liaison between project management, project teams, planning functions, line management, and customers to ensure project objectives are achieved on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards. The successful candidate will monitor project schedules, budgets, and deliverables, identify and resolve project issues, and support cross-functional teams in delivering products and services that meet customer expectations.\n\nUnder general supervision and regular review, the Project Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating the daily operational aspects of a project and serves as the liaison between project leads and executive management in the Electrical Engineering Department. They will continually review status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and develops appropriate reports to document progress of the project. This position will participate in the development of mechanisms and tools for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project leads, executive management, and internal customers. This position may include coordination across other engineering departments, program office, flight test facilities, and manufacturing. Assignments are normally accompanied by general instructions and suggestions, outlining possible approaches, sources or information, and potential problems to be encountered with work reviewed regularly for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy and accuracy.\n\nDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:\nDevelop and maintain program plans, estimates, schedules, and engineering Statements of Work (SOW); Provides direction and guidance of internal design controls and practices to design or technical staff.\nMonitor project schedule, timeline, and milestones from project initiation to completion.\nCreate progress reports, proposals, and maintain service agreement across multi-disciplinary teams. Will present to executive management on a weekly basis.\nCommunicate program requirements, specifications, and documentation in support of developing estimates and proposals for new and/or improved part and system designs, and the associated lab, ground, and flight test activities.\nEnsure implementation of system requirements throughout system development process through the development of project plans and project control of the integration, verification and validation of aircraft systems through flight test.\nGenerate presentations, engineering memos, and prepare test plans/procedures and reports as necessary.\nImplement and maintain dashboards or summary reports that provide visibility into electrical engineering progress, risks, and issues for project leads and executive management.\nTrack electrical engineering work performance using defined metrics such as: Planned vs. actual hours by task or work package. Schedule adherence to key design and test milestones. Number and aging of open design review action items. Requirements coverage and verification status for electrical subsystems.\nEnsure that lab, ground, and flight test activities related to electrical systems are planned, scheduled, and resourced, and that test results are captured and linked to requirements verification.\nEstablish and maintain a design review cadence (e.g., internal peer reviews, PDR, CDR) for electrical engineering content; capture, prioritize, and track closure of review action items and associated risks.\nCoordination of engineering resources as directed by management.\nMay interface with customers and sub-contractors.\nStrong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals.\nMultitasking team player with a hands-on approach; experienced in formulating plans to resolve engineering problems.\nDocuments findings and implemented solutions and communicates results to engineering staff.\nMay represent organization at technical and programmatic reviews and meetings.\nResponsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the company.\nExpected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\nJob Qualifications\nTypically requires a Bachelors in Business Administration or related discipline and at least six years of progressively complex experience in project administration. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.\nMust have a good understanding of project management processes and procedures, planning and scheduling methods, and budget management.\nAbility to organize, schedule, and coordinate workloads to meet established milestones and budgets.\nExperience with Microsoft SharePoint Administration and forms using InfoPath.\nMust possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.\nStrong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.\nUnderstanding engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience is desirable.\nMust be able to work extended hours as required.\nAbility to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required.\nJob Category\nEngineering\nExperience Level\nMid-Level (3-7 years)\nWorkstyle\nOnsite\nFull-Time/Part-Time\nFull-Time Salary\nPay Range Low\n72,500\nPay Range High\n129,770\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":"2026-08-04T18:53:13.611Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"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":"335999","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-electrical-equipment-and-component-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Project Manager - Electrical Engineering","description":"General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.\n\nWe are seeking a Project Manager to coordinate and manage the day-to-day operational aspects of projects from initiation through completion. This role serves as a key liaison between project management, project teams, planning functions, line management, and customers to ensure project objectives are achieved on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards. The successful candidate will monitor project schedules, budgets, and deliverables, identify and resolve project issues, and support cross-functional teams in delivering products and services that meet customer expectations.\n\nUnder general supervision and regular review, the Project Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating the daily operational aspects of a project and serves as the liaison between project leads and executive management in the Electrical Engineering Department. They will continually review status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and develops appropriate reports to document progress of the project. This position will participate in the development of mechanisms and tools for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project leads, executive management, and internal customers. This position may include coordination across other engineering departments, program office, flight test facilities, and manufacturing. Assignments are normally accompanied by general instructions and suggestions, outlining possible approaches, sources or information, and potential problems to be encountered with work reviewed regularly for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy and accuracy.\n\nDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:\nDevelop and maintain program plans, estimates, schedules, and engineering Statements of Work (SOW); Provides direction and guidance of internal design controls and practices to design or technical staff.\nMonitor project schedule, timeline, and milestones from project initiation to completion.\nCreate progress reports, proposals, and maintain service agreement across multi-disciplinary teams. Will present to executive management on a weekly basis.\nCommunicate program requirements, specifications, and documentation in support of developing estimates and proposals for new and/or improved part and system designs, and the associated lab, ground, and flight test activities.\nEnsure implementation of system requirements throughout system development process through the development of project plans and project control of the integration, verification and validation of aircraft systems through flight test.\nGenerate presentations, engineering memos, and prepare test plans/procedures and reports as necessary.\nImplement and maintain dashboards or summary reports that provide visibility into electrical engineering progress, risks, and issues for project leads and executive management.\nTrack electrical engineering work performance using defined metrics such as: Planned vs. actual hours by task or work package. Schedule adherence to key design and test milestones. Number and aging of open design review action items. Requirements coverage and verification status for electrical subsystems.\nEnsure that lab, ground, and flight test activities related to electrical systems are planned, scheduled, and resourced, and that test results are captured and linked to requirements verification.\nEstablish and maintain a design review cadence (e.g., internal peer reviews, PDR, CDR) for electrical engineering content; capture, prioritize, and track closure of review action items and associated risks.\nCoordination of engineering resources as directed by management.\nMay interface with customers and sub-contractors.\nStrong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals.\nMultitasking team player with a hands-on approach; experienced in formulating plans to resolve engineering problems.\nDocuments findings and implemented solutions and communicates results to engineering staff.\nMay represent organization at technical and programmatic reviews and meetings.\nResponsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the company.\nExpected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\nJob Qualifications\nTypically requires a Bachelors in Business Administration or related discipline and at least six years of progressively complex experience in project administration. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.\nMust have a good understanding of project management processes and procedures, planning and scheduling methods, and budget management.\nAbility to organize, schedule, and coordinate workloads to meet established milestones and budgets.\nExperience with Microsoft SharePoint Administration and forms using InfoPath.\nMust possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.\nStrong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.\nUnderstanding engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience is desirable.\nMust be able to work extended hours as required.\nAbility to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required.\nJob Category\nEngineering\nExperience Level\nMid-Level (3-7 years)\nWorkstyle\nOnsite\nFull-Time/Part-Time\nFull-Time Salary\nPay Range Low\n72,500\nPay Range High\n129,770\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":"2026-08-04T18:53:13.611Z","dateModified":"2026-08-04T18:53:13.611Z","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":"71d7fd4cb682af521ce3c97d"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/71d7fd4cb682af521ce3c97d"}}