Director, Proliferated Space Systems & Engineering

The Aerospace Corporation; Chantilly, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 168,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k) Plan

Education assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Telework options

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, VA seeks a Systems Director for Proliferated Systems to lead a distributed architecture program office and ETG team through design, acquisition, production, AI&T, launch, and operations. This role requires strong leadership and a track record in space systems engineering, with ongoing customer and contractor collaboration.

We value strategic thinking, excellent communication, and the ability to drive complex programs in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics from an accredited institution.
• 12+ years of progressively responsible technical experience in space systems, programs, and systems engineering or acquisition.
• Experience leading high-performance teams in dynamic, multi-disciplinary environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with customers, SETA, Aerospace, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead Aerospace program office and ETG team across design, acquisition, production, AI&T, launch, and operations of a distributed architecture.
• Identify opportunities to add value to customers and contractors on fast-paced production programs.
• Oversee risk assessment, issue resolution, and technical presentations to leadership and customers.
• Mentor team members on leadership and executive communication skills.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Program management

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Engineering/Science/Math

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, VA seeks a Systems Director for Proliferated Systems to lead a distributed architecture program office and ETG team through design, acquisition, production, AI&T, launch, and operations. This role requires strong leadership and a track record in space systems engineering, with ongoing customer and contractor collaboration.

We value strategic thinking, excellent communication, and the ability to drive complex programs in dynamic environments.