Senior Project Lead, Space Enterprise Systems (Hybrid)

The Aerospace Corporation; Virginia; On-site; USD 156,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Paid holidays

Remote options

401(k) plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in Crystal City, VA is seeking a Senior Project Leader- Enterprise Systems Engineering to lead strategic initiatives, manage multidisciplinary teams, and strengthen customer relationships across civil space programs. The role focuses on delivering independent assessments, systems engineering, and mission assurance for space programs.

You will collaborate with internal experts, guide project plans, track milestones, and ensure alignment with national priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering is required.
• Advanced degree in engineering and/or business administration preferred.
• Experience leading enterprise-level or cross-program systems engineering and integration efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, planning, development, and implementation of projects.
• Anticipate future customer needs across civil agencies, commercial, and international organizations.
• Act as the main face to the customer and enterprise connector.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams to deliver strategic analyses and study results.
• Report on project goals, resource expenditure, milestones, and value growth for national capabilities.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Relationship management

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Systems engineering

Systems integration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

Advanced degree in engineering or business administration

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in Crystal City, VA is seeking a Senior Project Leader- Enterprise Systems Engineering to lead strategic initiatives, manage multidisciplinary teams, and strengthen customer relationships across civil space programs. The role focuses on delivering independent assessments, systems engineering, and mission assurance for space programs.

You will collaborate with internal experts, guide project plans, track milestones, and ensure alignment with national priorities.