Associate Director, Space Structures & Systems

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Education assistance programs

Flexible spending accounts

Health care and wellness plans

PTO and holidays

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Structures Department Associate Director (Aeronautical and Aerospace Structural Engineering) to lead and shape national-security space structural programs.

You will direct technical groups, review work, mentor staff, and interface with customers while expanding capabilities. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 10 years of experience, 2+ years of management, and ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with focus on structural/solid mechanics
• 10 years of professional/educational experience
• 2+ years of people management experience
• Ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship

Responsibilities

• Establish department objectives and communicate them to staff and management
• Direct technical groups for engineering design, analysis and R&D in structural mechanics
• Review technical work and briefings for external customers
• Mentor early-career staff and support career development
• Interface with customers to identify critical needs and schedules

Skills

Technical leadership

People management

Customer relations

Team coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Nastran

Abaqus

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Structures Department Associate Director (Aeronautical and Aerospace Structural Engineering) to lead and shape national-security space structural programs.

You will direct technical groups, review work, mentor staff, and interface with customers while expanding capabilities. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 10 years of experience, 2+ years of management, and ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance.