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.
At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse
workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration - to
carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.
Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to
senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, development
planning, system of systems engineering, and threat reduction to help
shape the future space missions across the national security space (NSS)
enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major
customers, including US Space Force, U.S Space Command, Air Force
Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides
a broad range of services and support across the national space enterprise,
maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers but also horizontal,
matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. DSG also assists the Space
Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception, design,
acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground
control
As part of the Space Enterprise and Warfighting Division, the Space
Warfighting Directorate provides high-quality analytical support to the US
Space Forces - Space (S4S), Combined Space Operations Center
(CSpOC), National Space Defense Center (NSDC), and US Space
Command's Missile Warning Center (MWC), Joint Overhead Persistent-
Infrared Center (JOPC), and Joint Navigation Warfare Center's
(JNWC) Joint operations centers, advising the Government on the
design, performance, operational employment and resilience of current and
future space forces to integrate into the joint fight and win the next war.We
are seeking anexperienced and highly motivated Systems Director -Engineering
Program Management and Systems Engineering to support the US Space Forces -
Space (S4S) and US Space Command's operational level operations
centers.The successful candidate will lead the Aerospace team and provide
experience-based technical expertise and trusted counsel to S4S senior
leadership on all aspects of space capabilities and theater space operations
to support Combatant Command and Service Component strategic and operational
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Work Model:This position requires 100% on site work in Colorado Springs,
CO with regular travel to Vandenberg SFB, CA and Schriever SFB, CO. This
position is not compatible with teleworking.
What You'll Be doing
Providing trusted technical counsel to the USSPACECOM Space Component Field
Command and its operations centers on all aspects of space from initial
concept through intelligence needs, force requirements, enterprise
integration, and operations
Lead a high performing and geographically separated team of 18 team of
employees to include operating plans, budgets, staffing, workforce
needs, personnel development, technical positions, and performance
evaluations,
Integrating Aerospace's Engineering Technology Group (ETG) corporate
expertise, analysis, and knowledge to provide timely, data-driven
recommendations to our customers
Solving the customers hardest problems in the development, fielding,
planning, integration, and operational employment of new space capabilities
Being a leader of, and an individual contributor to, specific tasks
Ensuring the technical quality and rigor of analyses, products, counsel,
and written products.
Teaming with the customer in creating innovation options to
adopt/adapt/integrate existing and new allied, commercial, DoD and
other agency space capabilities to achieve the US Space Force organize,
train, and equip role and US Space Command operational missions
Exemplify Aerospace corporate values of objectivity and integrity when serving
as a trusted agent to our government customers
What You Need to be Successful - Engineering Program Management and Systems
Engineering
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in science, mathematics, engineering, or closely
related field
Experience working in operations centers and direct involvement in combined
operations
Twelve or more years of dynamically responsible professional experience
applicable to the position
Demonstrated and exceptional interpersonal, teambuilding, strategic,
leadership and communication skills
A strong technical background and experience in operations, systems
engineering, testing, fielding and operations from a range of perspectives
and domains
Experience leading technical projects and/or teams
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of (including
very senior) Government, Aerospace, and contractor personnel
Demonstrated ability to lead... For full info follow application link.
The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which
unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing
superior customer solutions. 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