Systems Director – Mission Integration

The Aerospace Corporation

Mission Integration Systems Director managing technical advice and support to intelligence officers at Aerospace Corporation. Overseeing activities and resources to fulfill national security space needs.

Posted 5/11/2026full-timeTysons Corner • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $168,200 - $252,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing technical staff
Liaison with senior customers, staff, Aerospace management, Project West Wing, and the Engineering & Technology Group (ETG) to identify and fulfill customer needs, consistent with the Aerospace FFRDC role
Serve as the primary interface for the Aerospace ODNI Mission Integration team with the customer and with Aerospace teams in other parts of ODNI
Build and maintain relationships with other intelligence community and national security space organizations, facilitate the exchange of information and analysis, and perform research tasks to address future space intelligence needs with effective assessments & recommendations
Develop and maintain a comprehensive awareness and understanding of current and developing threats to U.S. national security space architecture and commercial systems
Identify and follow through on opportunities to inject Aerospace thought leadership and technology in support of customer mission needs
Manage organizational resources in a manner that meets customer needs, complies with customer and Aerospace polices and fulfills the requirements of the relevant Aerospace contracts
Collaborate across Aerospace to coordinate with related efforts at mission partner organizations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or other relevant subjects
12 years of progressively more responsible experience in engineering or other technical roles
Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of contractors, government customers, and other Aerospace staff across the program office and ETG corporate landscape
Demonstrated agility and ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced customer environment with a high degree of uncertainty
Excellent oral and written communication skills, organization and planning skills along with strong interpersonal skills
Understanding of the Aerospace role and the guidelines for appropriate use of an FFRDC
Demonstrated ability to build strong teams to meet customer needs
A motivated, positive, and success-driven approach to tackle fast-pace and dynamic challenges
Requires a top secret/SCI clearance with polygraph, which is issued by the US government
U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

engineeringtechnical rolesproject managementresearchanalysisthreat assessmentcustomer needs assessmentteam buildingresource managementdynamic problem solving

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationorganizationplanninginterpersonal skillsagilityrelationship buildingcollaborationpositive attitude

Certifications

top secret/SCI clearancepolygraph