Surveillance & Navigation Architecture Performance Associate Director

The Aerospace Corporation

Associate Director leading PNT architecture performance, MS&A capabilities, and multidisciplinary teams. Supporting national security, civil, and commercial space programs at The Aerospace Corporation.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California, Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $185,100 - $277,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading multidisciplinary teams in the development of MS&A capabilities, with a strong focus on position, navigation, and timing architecture evaluations. Proven ability to cultivate relationships and foster innovation while ensuring compliance and quality across complex technical tasks.

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MS&A Team LeadershipPosition, Navigation, And Timing ArchitectureGeospatial IntelligenceCurrent TS/SCI ClearanceRemote Staff Development

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Hard Skills

Aerospace EngineeringElectrical EngineeringComputer SciencePhysicsOperations ResearchMathematicsGeolocationSignals AnalysisTechnical Task CoordinationCompliance Monitoring

Soft Skills

Communication FlexibilityMentoringCoachingCollaborationProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Intelligence CommunityU.S. Department Of DefenseAcquisition PoliciesSpace Mission PortfoliosGPSPNT SystemsTalent Pipeline DevelopmentWorkforce DevelopmentCustomer EngagementInnovation-Focused Organization

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the director to cultivate an organizational vision, identify growth opportunities, engage customers, and develop technical expertise across a geographically distributed team
Guide development of MS&A capabilities and products supporting research, development, and acquisition decisions for space-based architectures
Foster centers of excellence in geo-spatial intelligence, signals intelligence, space surveillance, PNT systems, and signals integrity
Lead hiring and workforce development initiatives, build talent pipelines, and develop staff through mentoring and coaching
Build and maintain customer and collaborator relationships
Create an innovation-focused organization and lead multidisciplinary analyst teams
Coordinate complex technical tasks across multiple programs, manage resources, and ensure work-product quality and accuracy
Collaborate with subdivision and division leadership to cultivate an effective national organization
Monitor, direct, and improve organizational processes, functions, compliance, and safety awareness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with demonstrated experience or graduate degree in aerospace, astronautical, or electrical engineering, computer science, physics, operations research, mathematics, or a related field of science or engineering from an accredited institution
10 years demonstrated experience leading MS&A teams, coordinating complex technical tasks among team members, and translating customer needs into viable instructions for analysts/development teams
Demonstrated strength in position, navigation, and timing architecture performance evaluations, geolocation, or signals analysis and integrity
Ability to flex communication styles for productive interactions with staff, collaborators, and customers
Current and active TS/SCI clearance
U.S. citizenship required to obtain a security clearance
Graduate degree or extensive work experience in the listed fields (impressive to have)
Knowledge across Intelligence Community or U.S. Department of Defense business practices, acquisition policies, or space mission portfolios
Experience working in or directly supporting program offices, especially in technical areas related to GPS or PNT
Experience leading geographically distributed teams across multiple locations with demonstrated success in remote staff development and operations
History of navigating collaborations between technical experts across multiple fields
Prior management or leadership experience in hiring, mentoring, training, development of personnel, or cross-organization coordination
Experience identifying, prioritizing, and resolving technical and/or personnel issues

Benefits

Comp & perks

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