Space Systems Architecture Director

3 weeks ago


El Segundo, California, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time

The Aerospace Corporation is a leading partner to the nation's space programs, delivering innovative solutions for satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems. As a trusted FFRDC operator, we are engaged across all aspects of space, providing unmatched technical expertise.

Our team of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators works together to solve the hardest problems in space. We're committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone shares a common passion and aspiration - to carry out a mission bigger than ourselves.

The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of our strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. EED leverages engineering disciplines against a diverse portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges, spanning concept design to performance assessment.

The Director of the Tracking Architecture Performance Department leads an organization conducting model-based analyses, empowering teams to deliver insights. The department supports customers in modeling, simulation, and analysis of missile defense and space domain awareness architectures.

This full-time position requires 100% onsite work in El Segundo CA, Colorado Springs CO, or Huntsville AL. You will guide MS&A capability development, foster center excellence for tracking method development, and build customer relationships through effective working relationships with colleagues, government customers, and contractor teammates.

You will create an organizational culture promoting innovation, diversity, and inclusion, developing and maintaining peer relationships, creating diverse teams of analysts, and coordinating complex technical tasks among customers.

To succeed as the Director of the Tracking Architecture Performance Department, you need a Bachelor's degree in STEM or related discipline, at least 10 years of experience leading studies and analysis teams, and demonstrated strength in modeling, simulation, and analysis of space systems.

You must be able to communicate effectively with staff, collaborators, and customers, travel up to 25%, and possess a current and active TS/SCI clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance.

A competitive compensation package awaits successful candidates. Our leadership philosophy emphasizes every employee demonstrating leadership, regardless of level and role. Benefits include comprehensive health care, paid time off, and education assistance.



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