Senior Program Manager – Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Programs

Date Posted:

2026-06-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-SAN JOSE-826 ~ 200 Holger Way ~ BLDG 826, Ast

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance Type:

TS/SCI - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

A Raytheon Company Managed by Collins Aerospace

 

Applied Signal Technology, a wholly owned subsidiary of RTX / Collins Aerospace, provides trusted strategic and tactical Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) solutions to secure the interests of the U.S. and its partners. AST’s work spans real‑time signal processing, high‑capacity broadband communications, modern signals and telecommunications protocols, wireless communications, ISR, precision geolocation of RF emitters, real‑time data analysis and sense‑making, and data network operations—creating a technically challenging and mission‑impactful environment.

 

AST’s Quick Reaction Capabilities (QRC) and iterative approach to customer engagement ensure employees see direct mission impact from their work. Our environment is passionate, highly collaborative, and offers employees the freedom to deepen their expertise, explore new and creative ideas, and work closely with customers while embracing integrity, innovation, and work‑life balance.

AST’s Tactical Exploitation Division (TED) is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead a broad portfolio of SIGINT programs totaling approximately $20M annually. These programs span the full product life cycle, including development, production, deployment, and long‑term sustainment. The ideal candidate brings demonstrated leadership in managing complex, technology‑intensive programs within the national security domain, with a strong track record of customer engagement, execution excellence, and cross‑functional team leadership.  The candidate requires familiarity with the following technologies: COMINT, RF apertures and processing, COTS integration, signal processing, firmware, software, and hardware development.

 

This is an ONSITE position that may be  based out of one of the following sites -  Dulles, VA, San Jose, CA, Salt Lake City, UT, Anaheim Hills, CA or Annapolis Junction, MD.

To learn more about Applied Signal Technology, please click the following link - Applied Signal Technology: WHO WE ARE

 

What You Will Do:

• Lead program planning, execution, financial management, and reporting across a portfolio of SIGINT programs.

• Manage the full product life cycle, from concept development and requirements definition through production, fielding, and sustainment.

• Serve as primary customer interface for programmatic and technical matters, ensuring clear communication, alignment of expectations, and rapid issue resolution.

• Partner closely with engineering, supply chain, operations, and mission assurance organizations to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery of all contractual commitments.

• Proactively identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and maintain execution discipline across all efforts.

• Lead proposal efforts, including development of technical solutions, cost estimates, and program schedules for new and follow‑on business.

• Drive continuous improvement, operational rigor, and execution predictability across the program portfolio.

• Mentor and guide junior program managers and project leads.

• May travel up to 25%

 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance required prior to start date.

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

• 10+ yea