Systems Director, Engineering & RCO Programs

The Aerospace Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 168,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care

401(k) retirement plan

Relocation assistance

Telework options

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Systems Director – Engineering Program Management to lead high‑impact engineering programs for the DAF‑RCO portfolio. You will oversee technical and acquisition activities across the lifecycle, managing teams and interfacing with senior leaders.

Requirements include a BS in engineering/science, 12+ years in systems engineering/program management, and a current TS/SCI clearance with SAP eligibility.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering, mathematics, or physical sciences is required or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 12+ years of progressively responsible experience in systems engineering, program management, or other technical fields.
• Demonstrated ability to form and lead teams.
• Experience with program planning and execution.
• Ability to work in a dynamic Program Office with government, FFRDC, and SETA personnel and interact with senior Government leaders.
• Strong technical leadership, interpersonal and team-building skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; experience presenting and writing technical information.
• Travel is required (10-25%).
• Current TS/SCI security clearance with SAP eligibility; US citizenship is required to obtain clearance.
• Working full time in a secure facility with TS/SCI and SAP/SAR accesses.
• Leadership Competency: leading change, operating strategically, fostering innovation, delivering results, engaging with impact.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing an engagement and program portfolio development strategy.
• Leading Aerospace teams providing technical and engineering support to DAF‑RCO programs across the lifecycle.
• Conducting independent technical assessments based on analysis and artifacts.
• Overseeing risk analysis and impact assessments for government decisions.
• Providing program management functions within SPD including resource loaded plans.
• Ensuring timely and quality reporting within Aerospace and to customers.
• Engaging across the Aerospace enterprise to meet customer needs.
• Representing DAF‑RCO’s point of view in Aerospace communications.
• Hiring and developing staff across Aerospace Engineering and ETG support.
• Managing and directing assigned personnel and providing performance feedback.
• Serving as a key member of the SPD leadership team.

Skills

Team leadership

Systems engineering

Program management

Technical leadership

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Education

BS degree in engineering, mathematics, or physical sciences

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Systems Director – Engineering Program Management to lead high‑impact engineering programs for the DAF‑RCO portfolio. You will oversee technical and acquisition activities across the lifecycle, managing teams and interfacing with senior leaders.

Requirements include a BS in engineering/science, 12+ years in systems engineering/program management, and a current TS/SCI clearance with SAP eligibility.