Senior Space Systems Acquisition Director

aero; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 168,200 - 252,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care

Paid holidays

401(k) Plan

Education assistance programs

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Systems Director based in Chantilly, Virginia. In this full-time role, you will lead acquisition programs and provide high-level technical support to government leadership while managing a talented team. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in engineering and satellite technologies.

Comprehensive health care, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan are among the benefits offered. An active TS/SBI/SCI security clearance is required for this position.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in satellite acquisition, engineering or a technical discipline.
• Experience designing and testing advanced spacecraft systems.
• Strong ability to lead technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Acquisition Programs team.
• Serve as the lead technical advisor to senior government leadership.
• Oversee execution of approximately 15 technical staff years of effort.

Skills

Engineering

Satellite technologies

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or another technical discipline

Master’s or Ph.D. degree in a related discipline

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Systems Director based in Chantilly, Virginia. In this full-time role, you will lead acquisition programs and provide high-level technical support to government leadership while managing a talented team. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in engineering and satellite technologies.

Comprehensive health care, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan are among the benefits offered. An active TS/SBI/SCI security clearance is required for this position.