2,110,178open jobs
130,370companies
241,204added this week
Browse all
Location
In office (San Diego)
Visa
H-1B filings in 12 months: 1

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 4, 2026. General Atomics scores A on the Alion truth index.

Overview
Company
Impact
Profile match
General Atomics is a privately held American defense and energy technology company headquartered in San Diego, California, founded in 1955 as a division of General Dynamics. Its affiliate General Atomics Aeronautical Systems builds the Predator, Reaper and Gray Eagle remotely piloted aircraft, while its Electromagnetic Systems group makes aircraft launch and recovery systems for the US Navy. It also operates the DIII-D national fusion facility, works on nuclear fuels and reactors, and hires engineers, sensor operators, logistics and finance staff, mostly in Poway and San Diego.
Backed by FACIT
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.

The Magnetic Fusion Energy division of the GA Energy Group supports a broad portfolio of research and development activities related to fusion energy technology, engineering, and science. The Program Planner role coordinates these activities to ensure that resource planning and communications provide users, customers, and other program participants with the information they need to be successful.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develops schedules and plans, and coordinates operational aspects for assigned projects.
  • Coordinates with other groups across MFE and Energy to collect, consolidate, and summarize program information in support of planning and decision-making by MFE senior leaders.
  • Monitors and reviews project statuses; develops responsive plans to ensure objectives are met.
  • Provides support for users of research facilities, including the DIII-D National Fusion Facility.
  • Assists in the collection of user and customer feedback, coordinating internal information distribution, and working with management to identify necessary actions.
  • Supports the compilation of project and program reports, both internally and externally reported.
  • Supports customer engagement across assigned projects.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Free account
Stop reading job ads. Get the ones that fit.
One free account turns this page into a shortlist built around your stack, your level and your pay.
Match on every job. Stack, seniority, pay and location, scored against your profile.
2,110,178 open roles. Read straight off company career pages, refreshed every day.
Unlimited applications. Every one you send is tracked in one place, on-site or on a company board.
3 tailored CVs a month. Rewritten for the exact job you are applying to. Included free.
Create a free account Continue with Google
Free forever. No card. Under a minute.

Recommended for you based on this role

Operations
Similar stack
Same company
San Diego
In office · 1+ year exp · High School Diploma · Grove
Apply
In office · High School Diploma · National City
C#
C#
.NET
Apply
Discharge Planner 17 min ago
In office · High School Diploma · Lynwood
Apply
In office · High School Diploma · National City
C#
C#
.NET
Apply
$42k – $52k per year · Equity · In office · Everett
Apply
≈ $125k – $248k per year (Estimated) · In office · San Diego
DevOps
VPN
Apply
EH&S Engineer 4 hours ago
≈ $63k – $148k per year (Estimated) · In office · San Diego
Apply
≈ $42k – $70k per year (Estimated) · In office · Internship · San Diego
Apply
≈ $135k – $276k per year (Estimated) · In office · San Diego
Apply
≈ $115k – $211k per year (Estimated) · In office · San Diego
Apply
See all jobs
This is one of many
2,110,178 more open roles from verified company boards, updated every day.