Architecture Concepts Director — Space Systems

The Aerospace Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Paid holidays

Sick time

Vacation

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a seasoned Architecture Concepts Department leader to manage diverse staff across multiple sites and focus on architecture studies for space, defense, and government programs.

You will guide problem framing, plan-driven execution, and collaboration with program offices while mentoring engineers and expanding capabilities. A security clearance and travel are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in space, intelligence, and/or defense domains.
• Experience leading project teams and developing project plans.
• Excellent time-management and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication; travel 5–10%.
• Active Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship required to obtain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in managing the Architecture Concepts Department and supervise staff across locations.
• Serve as the program office focal point for new tasking and problem framing.
• Build and mentor staff, hire interns and early career staff as needed.
• Direct technical activities, organize project teams, and lead architecture studies.
• Help steer department strategy and pursue new business opportunities.

Skills

Staff management

Project leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a seasoned Architecture Concepts Department leader to manage diverse staff across multiple sites and focus on architecture studies for space, defense, and government programs.

You will guide problem framing, plan-driven execution, and collaboration with program offices while mentoring engineers and expanding capabilities. A security clearance and travel are required.