Director, Radar and Signal Systems Department
3 weeks ago
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.
At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration - to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.
We seek a technical Director to lead the Radar and Signal Systems Department (RSSD) based in El Segundo, CA; a team that focuses on high-fidelity modeling and simulation of space-based radar sensors and development of algorithms to maximize the utility of data from radar sensing systems. RSSD teams on projects with its sister organization, the Radar Processing and Analysis Department (RPAD) in Chantilly, VA. Each day, RSSD and RPAD leverage their world-class capabilities to help solve hard problems for the United States Space Force, National Reconnaissance Office, and variety of Civil and Commercial customers.
Work Model
This position will be a hybrid work model position based in El Segundo, CA that combines 4 regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as business needs allow.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading the Radar and Signal Systems Department (RSSD) by providing organizational leadership, fostering high-performing cross-organizational teams, and developing staff and technical capabilities in support of space-based radar remote sensing system development for Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and Civil & Commercial (C&C) customers
- Maintaining group focus in 1) high-fidelity modeling and simulation of space-based synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and moving target indication (MTI) sensors and 2) radar processing techniques (_e.g. _SAR image formation, MTI, and resiliency)
- Anticipating customer future needs, understanding their hard problems, and engaging with impact to deliver actionable results
- Fostering innovation by building and sustaining technical collaborations across organizational boundaries to develop novel capabilities
- Operating strategically to initiate future capability development, grow agile and expert staff, and increase the organization’s value.
- Ensuring a healthy organization by leading the team through change and by consistent engagement with staff on project status, collaboration, business needs, mentoring, and professional goals.
What You Need to be Successful - Director, Radar and Signal Systems Department
- Minimum Requirements:_
- Bachelors degree in a STEM field or equivalents is required
- 10 years of applicable professional or educational experience is required.
- Experience with radar phenomenology and radar remote sensing systems
- Experience in radar performance modeling and simulation or radar signals processing, encompassing use cases in SAR imaging, MTI and/or resiliency techniques
- Demonstrated success developing staff, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and building/sustaining collaboration across organization boundaries
- Prior experience in a technical or programmatic team management role
- Cross-functional collaboration and leadership skills, with the ability to make critical decisions and influence others
- Ability to travel domestically at least 6 weeks a year
- This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a 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 Doctorate degree in STEM
- Subject-matter expertise in radar remote sensing phenomenology, processing techniques, and/or sensing systems
- Previous people management experience including staff development, organizational planning, resource management, building and maintaining relationships with internal support organizations and external customers.
- Direct experience supporting DoD, IC and/or C&C remote-sensing programs in one or more of the mission areas covered by the department and awareness of mission area trends
- U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance issued by the US government
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 - Mid - Max)
$123,000 - $176,950 - $230,900
Pay Basis: Annual
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