The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nations space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, youll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

The Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, development planning, system of systems engineering, and threat reduction to help shape the future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including US Space Force, U.S Space Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of services and support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers but also horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. DSG also assists the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception, design, acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground control, and range systems.

As the Systems Director of the Sensors and Intelligence Integration Department , you will lead a team that performs analyses of enterprise performance, identifies key risks, issues, and gaps in space-enabled mission threads, and influences decision makers at all levels of the Space Systems Integration Office (SSIO) and the broader national security space enterprise . Your team will collaborate closely with other departments in the Space Architecture and Integration Division (SAID) of DSG as well as with partners from across SSC, NRO, MDA , and the operational community to generat e analytically grounded enterprise-level policy, acquisition, and execution recommendations that maximally enable national security space missions and capabilities.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA.

What Youll Be Doing

Lead ing a team of technical staff responsible fo r integrating space sensor and intelligence systems-of-systems and delivering key mission capabilities to customer s and end user s

Survey ing processes, products, and data flows , identify ing high-information nodes , and resolving friction points to improve connectivity, resilience, and speed of department processes and products

Engag ing across program offices and technical functions to identify complex problems, communicat e challenges , and coordinate products and solutions

Develop ing and manag ing relationships with internal and external customers and contractors to maintain and enhance the departments impact, visibility, and reputation

Manag ing department functions including hiring staff, aligning tasks with skillsets and growth areas, enforcing corporate policies and practices, conducting performance appraisals, reporting significant progress and challenges to leadership, and recognizing outstanding performance and growth

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements Systems Director – Enterprise Systems Engineering:

Bachelor s degree from an accredited program in engineering , science , mathematics, or a n equivalent technical field

Ten or more years of experience in architecture, design, acquisition, test, integration, and/or operation of space systems

P roven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of contractors, customers, and corporate staff

Experience with Aerospace and government customer organizational structure , leadership, and technical points of contact

Proven ability to develop sustainable processes and deliver impactful outcomes in a fast-paced and sometimes ambigu ous environment

Willing to travel up to approximately 1 5 % time

Active top secret with sensitive compartmented information (TS/SCI) security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

Masters or PhD degree from an accredited program in engineering, science, mathematics, or an equivalent technical field

5+ years of progressive management experience leading teams that deliver i mpactful technical outcomes in space systems-related disciplines

Prior experience leading organizations requiring coordination across disciplines and/or matrixed technical support

Prior Aerospace management experience

Active top secret security clearance with SCI and SAP accesses

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min – Max)

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

Operate Strategically

Lead Change

Engage with Impact

Foster Innovation

Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

401(k) Plan Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

Flexible spending accounts

Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

Relocation assistance

Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

Education assistance programs

An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each otherthe belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If youre an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal .