Technology and Concept Integration Senior Project Leader

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.

Building on The Aerospace Corporation's reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer-facing lines of business to manage and grow programs within NASA, NOAA, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors.

The Civil Systems Group is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Technology and Concept Integration Senior Project Leader (Senior Project Leader- Enterprise Systems Engineering) for technical coordination, integration, and concept development across CSG's technology portfolio including work with Department of Commerce, NASA, NRO, and Department of War. The selected candidate will combine expertise with complex systems engineering and space operational bring innovative insights and integrated solutions to the most challenging problems of multiple customers. This role requires deep understanding of USSF, US Civil, and intelligence community capabilities and priorities as well as a proven ability to interface with senior levels of US and International Partner governments.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Colorado Springs, CO.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead systems engineering and concept development activities that provide innovative architecture and ConOps to drive space superiority across US and allied operations.
• Lead technical content development for broad portfolio of projects, develop and lead strategies to integrate multi-discipline engineering analysis in ways that relate to challenging operational problems while developing project budgets and managing resources
• Lead and develop technical and strategic relationships with multi-level stakeholders across U.S. Government stakeholders (NASA, OSC, NRO, DOW) international partners and allies
• Serve as integration leader for engineering, program management, and across ETG backplane to develop projects or new business that align with corporate growth goals and on-ceiling customer facing efforts to maximize total value of Aerospace contribution
• Lead analyses & architecture/systems trade studies (scope, cost, schedule)
• Provide leadership between customers' and Aerospace management staff
• Advise on strategic technology directions to improve mission system capabilities, technology investment, and operational cost reduction
• Act as a senior mentor to team members, sharing experience, providing orientation, technical guidance and development insight.

What You Need to be Successful - Senior Project Leader- Enterprise Systems Engineering

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM from an accredited program
• 12 or more years of progressively responsible technical experience including direct hands-on experience with Department of War, Department of Commerce, NASA, or NRO
• 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
• Ability to work both as part of a geographically distributed team and autonomously
• Excellent written communication skills - organize complex materials and concepts in clear and logical manner, including for briefing executive leadership
• Excellent verbal communication skills - clear, concise, persuasive; builds consensus through speaking; polished, professional style
• This position requires an active security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• An advanced degree in an engineering discipline and/or business administration
• Direct experience supporting U.S. Government and allied space programs.
• Working knowledge of export control regimes (ITAR/EAR) and compliance requirements for international programs
• Active TS/SCI security clearance

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)
$155,900 - $233,900

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

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

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading 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 peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal .