Sr. Project Leader, Space Enterprise & Systems Eng

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer matching

Relocation assistance

Education assistance programs

Comprehensive health care and wellness

Telework options

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Senior Project Leader- Enterprise Systems Engineering to sustain and broaden customer relationships across civil space programs and partners. You will provide independent assessments, systems engineering, and mission assurance while guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver advanced space capabilities.

The role includes leadership of cross-functional strategies and value growth for national priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering required; advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years in program and project management within civil agencies, preferably NASA/FFRDC.
• Experience leading enterprise-level systems engineering and integration efforts.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Strong relationship-management with senior customer stakeholders.
• Willing to travel occasionally less than 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, planning, development, and implementation of projects.
• Maintain and expand customer relationships across the space enterprise.
• Coordinate cross-disciplinary teams to deliver technical outcomes.
• Provide independent assessments and mission assurance.
• Report on project plans, resources, milestones, and value growth.
• Act as the primary customer face and enterprise connector.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Relationship management

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering

Advanced degree preferred (engineering or MBA)

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Senior Project Leader- Enterprise Systems Engineering to sustain and broaden customer relationships across civil space programs and partners. You will provide independent assessments, systems engineering, and mission assurance while guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver advanced space capabilities.

The role includes leadership of cross-functional strategies and value growth for national priorities.