Systems Director - Space-Based Interceptor Space Segment Engineering

The Aerospace Corporation; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 168,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time and vacation

401(k) Plan with matching employer 8–t

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Systems Director to lead the Space-Based Interceptor Space Segment Engineering for the SBI program. This role will guide the segment's technical direction, coordinate with the SBI Program Office and government customers, and mentor a growing team of engineers.

The position requires a STEM bachelor's, 12+ years of experience, and active TS/SCI clearance with U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent technical area of study.
• 12 or more years of relevant professional or educational experience.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for interactions at all levels of corporate and government leadership.
• Proven leadership ability to operate strategically, including leading teams contributing to strategic objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across organizations and manage competing priorities.
• Track record of delivering results through effective delegation while holding oneself accountable for results.
• This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government.
• U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Building and leading a dynamic team that provides technical expertise to the SBI Program Office space segment.
• Exemplify Aerospace values when serving as a trusted agent to leadership and government customers.
• Enable reports to bring technical expertise from SMEs across the corporation.
• Collaborate with the broader defense architecture team and external stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of innovation to enable rapid capability development for acquisition.
• Define the Space Segment’s objectives and communicate them to the team and matrix organizations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Delegation

Accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, technology development, warfighter capability enablers, systems integration, defense industrial base, and threat reduction to help shape existing and future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Air Force Material Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of technical support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers’ portfolios as well as horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. Additionally, DSG provides deep technical expertise to the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception, design, acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground control, and range systems. The Special Programs Division supports a broad array of Combat Power missions covering the entire threat response chain which includes the multidomain effects needed for space superiority. These programs include major system acquisitions for multiple ground and space segments, future architecture definition at the data/software/hardware levels, and research and technology for continuous evolution of space warfighting capabilities. The Space-Based Interceptor (SBI) Program Office seeks to develop and deploy a proliferated constellation of space-based interceptors capable of boost-phase engagement of adversary missiles. The SBI interceptors will employ multiple common elements that integrate with a larger layered missile defense system. We are looking for a Systems Director - Space-Based Interceptor Space Segment Engineering to lead the SBI Space Segment team that directly advises the government SBI Program Office on the development of the space segment of this novel missile defense capability. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Huntsville, AL.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Building and leading a dynamic team that provides technical expertise to the government Space-Based Interceptor Program Office (SBI PO) space segment
• Exemplify Aerospace corporate values of objectivity and integrity when serving as a trusted agent to the Material Leader of the SBI space segment and senior government customers
• Enabling direct reports to lead efforts to bring impactful technical expertise to the government and industry from SMEs across the corporation
• Collaborating effectively with the broader layered defense architecture team and external stakeholders
• Establishing a collaborative work environment that fosters a culture of innovation within the team to facilitate novel acquisition approaches for rapid capability development
• Defining the Space Segment’s objectives and communicating them to subordinates, management, and interfacing matrix organizations to ensure alignment, clarity, and coordinated efforts towards achieving strategic goals and successful program execution.

What You Need to be Successful

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent technical area of study
• 12 or more years of relevant professional or educational experience
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for interactions at all levels of corporate and government leadership
• Proven leadership ability to operate strategically, including leading teams contributing to strategic objectives
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across organizations and manage competing priorities
• Track record of delivering results through effective delegation while holding oneself accountable for results
• This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government.
• U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

What You Can Stand Out

• Demonstrated experience in space systems engineering, missile defense technologies, and/or satellite operations
• Proven track record of creating and leading multidisciplinary teams in high-stakes environments
• Demonstration of excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with government agencies, industry partners, and contractors are necessary for maintaining strong relationships and ensuring alignment among all parties
• Knowledge of rigorous testing and evaluation processes, including on-orbit demonstrations and live-fire tests
• Demonstrates enterprise-level perspective with prior Program Office(s) and ETG experience
• Experience with novel approaches in rapid capability development and deployment
• Demonstrated management skills including budgeting, staff development, and strategic planning
• Knowledge of Aerospace practices and policies relevant to department leadership

We offer a competitive compensation package

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $168,200.00 - $252,400.00 Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Benefits

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [e-mail] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

Right Place

The Aerospace Corporation has over 26 locations nationwide, which allows us to build a workforce that will nurture the best ideas, and generate the most novel innovations and solutions to our nation’s toughest space enterprise challenges.

Right Path

Aerospace covers all stages of the space lifecycle, from concept to operations. We believe our people are our most valuable resource and that’s why we propel our employees forward in their careers through ongoing education, training, and professional development.

Right Purpose

We can all serve a mission much greater than ourselves, and at Aerospace that is exactly what we do. By hiring the industry’s most preeminent scientists and engineers, Aerospace advances emerging technologies that protect some of the most critical missions on Earth and above it.

Aerospace employees working in organizations with technical responsibilities are required to obtain a Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for those positions.