Develop the vision and direction for the department to execute and enhance corporate capabilities that responsively inform our customers’ space and ground acquisitions and architectures
Drive new technology adoption (e.g., generative and agentic AI) and adapt these to enhance systems engineering workflows
Identify new partnerships for growth in customer impact
Ensure Vehicle and Ground Concepts Department and related corporate activities fully leverage expertise from across Aerospace, incorporating best practices in enterprise systems engineering
Manage the department, including staff performance reviews, resource allocation, and personnel management, and recommend performance improvements, career development, personnel actions, and awards
Serve as the primary contact for program office inquiries, frame problems, develop implementation plans, and identify appropriate personnel based on expertise
Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration, maintain robust relationships with peer organizations, and lead multi-discipline design teams
Coordinate and manage complex technical tasks among customers, ensuring quality and accuracy of work products
Recruit, onboard, and develop staff through performance management, mentoring, and coaching
Collaborate with subdivision leadership to cultivate an effective national organization
Lead technical activities, organize project teams, and execute a variety of conceptual design, evaluation, and analysis activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related field; or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and equivalent technical experience
Typically 10 or more years demonstrated experience leading engineering studies and analysis teams, managing/coordinating complex technical tasks among team members, and translating customer needs into actionable tasks for engineers
Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary teams involving system design, acquisition and/or operations in one or more of the following areas: space systems, ground systems, launch systems, or operations
Experience in hiring, supervising, mentoring, and inspiring staff
Proven ability to initiate and lead project teams, develop project plans, identify high-impact deliverables, and manage schedule commitments
Exceptional time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and to lead cross-functional teams
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present methods and results effectively
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt quickly to change, manage ambiguity, and demonstrate initiative under pressure
Ability to travel approximately 15-25% of the time
This position requires a current and active TS/SCI clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government, and the ability to pass a CI Polygraph. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Benefits

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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

systems engineeringproject managementtechnical analysisengineering studiesdesign evaluationconceptual designgenerative AIagentic AIresource allocationperformance management

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcoachinginterpersonal communicationtime managementcollaborationinnovationproblem framingadaptabilityinitiative

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in engineeringBachelor's degree in scienceTS/SCI clearanceCI Polygraph