Flight Operations and Integration Engineering Systems Director

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's 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, you'll 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, technology development, warfighter capability enablers, systems integration, defense industrial base, and threat reduction to help shape existing and future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of technical support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers' portfolios as well as horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. Additionally, DSG provides deep technical expertise to the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception, design, acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground control, and range systems.

The Flight Operations Integration & Engineering (FIE) Department within the Space Innovation Directorate (SID)provides ground architecture and mission operations support at the Space System Command (SSC) Systems Delta 89 (SYD89) Innovation and Prototyping (SD) Research Development Test & Engineering Support Complex (RSC). This Systems Director leads the Aerospace teamsupporting the Ground (SDG) andOperations (SDX) Group.This includes technical support for mission development and vehicle to ground system integration, as well as providing engineering support and contractor oversight of the acquisition and evolution of telemetry, tracking and control systems and technical support for operations readiness and on-orbit operations.FIE provides technical advisement on key prototyping technologies and operational concepts using a Multi-Mission Satellite Operations Center with multiple stakeholders and partners.

The selected candidate will be required to work full time, on-site at our customer facility located on Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assist in positioning Aerospace as the FFRDC of choice forSSC/SYD89 by providing the highest value in our program contributions
• Understand and ensure implementation of requirements for Enterprise Ground Services ground system design, prototype and test, initial flight checkout for SSC, Space Rapid Capabilities Office (SpRCO), Air Force Research Laboratories (AFRL), and other missions, flight operations, and operational transition support
• Integration of Aerospace knowledge and analysis to provide responsive recommendations to the customer leadership for on-going programs and new programs added to the flight portfolio
• Actively communicate and coordinate with counterpart organizations, management, and customers to ensure timely, high-quality development and delivery of strategies, analyses, risk assessments and recommendations
• Integrate and leverage all aspects/functions/capability of the Aerospace Corporation in executing the mission portfolio through virtual teaming, backplane engagement, ETG matrix, etc.
• Work closely with members of a diverse team of military, government civilians, prime contractors, SE&I contractors, FFRDCs and National Laboratories
• Manage a team of 5-10 high-performing employees and assist with the management of the technical operating plans, budget control, staffing, workforce needs, personnel development, technical positions, performance evaluations and customer interactions
• Actively participate in customer senior decision forums
• Assist with anticipating the customer needs and create an agile workforce at a regional office that can respond efficiently to growth
• Manage allocations of hours (PTS) as a resource to include ETGreach-backto successfully support the customer

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors of Science degree in engineering, mathematics, or physical sciences
• 12 or more years of progressively responsible experience in systems engineering or program management
• Demonstrated ability to form and lead teams
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly dynamic Program Office environment with a mix of government, FFRDC, and SETA personnel
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; experience presenting and writing technical information
• Travel is required
• Current TS/SCI security clearance issued by the US government is required including eligibility for Special Access Programs.

How You Can Stand Out

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

• Advanced degree in technical discipline (engineering, science or math)
• Experience with program execution from initiation of acquisition strategy and proposal development through source selection support; to program design, development, integration and test; to launch and early orbit; continuing through operations.
• An excellent personal technical reputation and a record of personal technical achievement
• Program office and management experience
• Working knowledge of expertise from across the Aerospace corporation, especially subject matter experts and laboratory operations with the ability to support customer needs

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll 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 other-the 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 equalopportunity 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,geneticinformation, 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 you're 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 emailat peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org .You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.