Space Systems Technical Lead

2 days ago


Chantilly, Virginia, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time
Role Overview
The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation's space programs. As a federally funded research and development center, we provide unmatched technical expertise across all aspects of space delivery.

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Indications & Warnings Engineer (Senior Project Leader - Multi-Disciplinary Engineering) who will lead a team of technical contributors to identify and mitigate critical issues for key systems protecting US space systems.

This role requires a current TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph, issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Salary:

$150,000 per year



Job Responsibilities
  • Provide technical leadership on program development and sustainment for software-intensive ground system-of-systems acquisitions.
  • Oversee Contractor software development and sustainment efforts, identifying potential risks and issues along with innovative solutions for senior government staff.
  • Analyze impacts of Contractor-recommended changes, advising the government program office on alternative solutions and implementation strategies.
  • Identify opportunities for Aerospace-led studies and assessments to inform and guide government decision-making, lead these efforts, and communicate findings or recommendations.
  • Coordinate deliveries for a team of Aerospace subject matter experts.
  • Represent the program office as a technical SME ready to lead Integrated Product Teams with program office and development Contractor personnel.


Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in science, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
  • 12 years of experience in software development or major system acquisition.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment.
  • Skilled communicator able to convey complex topics effectively to senior leadership.
  • Ability to lead and manage complex tasks across multiple customer needs, gain consensus, and deliver actionable results.
  • Experience supporting at least one software or ground system development.
  • Willing to travel domestically/internationally approximately 5%.
  • Current TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph, issued by the U.S. government.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree in science, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
  • Broad experience supporting large software and/or ground system development efforts.
  • Basic understanding of threats to space systems or familiarity with military command and control in space or other domains (air, land, sea).
  • Familiarity with satellite ground systems.
  • Understanding of the I&W mission.


Leadership Competencies
  • Operate Strategically
  • Lead Change
  • Engage with Impact
  • Foster Innovation
  • Deliver Results

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