AI/ML Mission Management Lead (Space Systems)

The Aerospace Corporation

Chantilly (VA)

On-site

USD 171,400 - 257,100

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, VA seeks a Sr. Mission Management Project Leader (Senior Project Leader – AI/ML) to guide the development of next‑generation SIGINT ground systems.

This onsite role leads Aerospace teams, integrates AI/ML, and aligns with government acquisition goals within SGSPO. Requires TS/SBI/SCI clearance and US citizenship; travel ~30%; Bachelor’s or higher in a related field; 10+ years in acquisition engineering; strong leadership and Agile software development

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences or a related technical field.
  • 10+ years of ground or space systems acquisition engineering experience.
  • Experience building and leading high-performing teams of engineering professionals.

Responsibilities

  • Integrating Aerospace contributions to US Government leadership to build acquisition strategies.
  • Coordinating across ground and mission enterprise segments to meet user needs.
  • Building and leading SME teams to develop enhanced mission management technologies.
  • Integrating new mission systems and sensors into a flexible architecture.
  • Proactively identifying opportunities to leverage AI/ML for improved mission management.

Skills

AI/ML
Space mission management
Constellation tasking
GEOINT
SIGINT
Govt acquisitions
Agile software development

Education

BS or higher in CS/engineering/math/physical sciences

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, VA seeks a Sr. Mission Management Project Leader (Senior Project Leader – AI/ML) to guide the development of next‑generation SIGINT ground systems.

This onsite role leads Aerospace teams, integrates AI/ML, and aligns with government acquisition goals within SGSPO. Requires TS/SBI/SCI clearance and US citizenship; travel ~30%; Bachelor’s or higher in a related field; 10+ years in acquisition engineering; strong leadership and Agile software development

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