Senior Spacecraft Resilience Program Lead

aero; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 155,900 - 233,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays and vacation

Flexible work schedules

401(k) Plan with company-paid benefits

Education assistance programs

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Spacecraft Program Lead (Senior Project Leader - Multi-Disciplinary Engineering) to manage a major systems acquisition program focusing on space resiliency. This role involves engaging with the program manager and customer team, directing technical expertise, and overseeing the integration and launch of space-based systems.

Candidates should possess 12 or more years of relevant engineering experience, a Bachelor's degree, and a TS/SSBI/SCI clearance. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including health care, retirement plans, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in engineering/scientific roles.
• Direct experience with National Security Space systems.
• Ability to work in a collaborative on-site office environment.
• Current active TS/SSBI/SCI security clearance and polygraph required.

Responsibilities

• Lead team addressing critical technical issues for Major Systems Acquisition.
• Collaborate with counterparts in a high-velocity environment.
• Anticipate technical challenges and coordinate risk mitigation.
• Lead development of program Mission Assurance Reports.
• Evaluate and develop emerging technologies for space resilience.

Skills

Multi-disciplinary systems engineering

Interpersonal communication skills

Technical risk assessment

Government collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering, science, or mathematics

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Spacecraft Program Lead (Senior Project Leader - Multi-Disciplinary Engineering) to manage a major systems acquisition program focusing on space resiliency. This role involves engaging with the program manager and customer team, directing technical expertise, and overseeing the integration and launch of space-based systems.

Candidates should possess 12 or more years of relevant engineering experience, a Bachelor's degree, and a TS/SSBI/SCI clearance. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including health care, retirement plans, and educational assistance.