Tracking Architecture Performance Manager

The Aerospace Corporation

Engineering Manager in Aerospace overseeing modeling and simulation teams for defense and space systems projects. Collaborating across engineering teams to ensure successful mission outcomes.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California, Colorado, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $147,600 - $221,400 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead teams that provide technical expertise and capabilities to support customers in modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) of space, air, and ground-based systems.
Serve as a key point of contact for projects investigating tracking performance across various sensing architectures and operational scenarios in both nominal and contested environments.
Build and nurture collaboration within the department and across other engineering teams to ensure mission success.
Influence government customers by serving as integration leader for the section’s modeling and simulation capabilities.
Translate program office needs into modeling, simulation, and analysis project plans and tasks.
Initiate and participate in collaboration opportunities across program offices and interdisciplinary technical organizations to achieve innovative solutions and optimal efficiencies.
Use and contribute to the development of in-house and commercial- and government-off-the-shelf engineering analysis tools and analysis products.
Provide day-to-day oversight for the work done in your section, provide technical guidance as needed.
Develop and present briefings and reports for program offices and customers.
Build and maintain a strong base of customers and collaborators for the section through effective working relationships with colleagues, government customers, and contractor teammates.
Identify, coordinate, and assign work activities for direct reports and facilitate timely completion of these efforts.
Effectively communicate and manage conflict and competing priorities.
Develop staff through formal and informal performance management, evaluation, mentoring/coaching, and tasking.
Lead full-time staff and student intern recruiting, hiring, and onboarding efforts.
Review section work products for quality and accuracy.
Promote sharing and exchange of knowledge and information enterprise wide.
Keep the management team informed regarding section activities and assist in formulating and implementing department strategy and other business functions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in engineering (aerospace, astronautical, mechanical, or software), computer science, physics, operations research, or closely related technical field from an accredited school.
6 years of progressively more responsible engineering experience.
Experience with tracking architectures, sensing phenomenology and various nominal and contested scenario concepts.
Experience Python, C++ or other programming languages.
Current Top Secret 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

PythonC++modelingsimulationanalysisengineering analysis toolstracking architecturessensing phenomenologyproject managementperformance management

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunicationconflict managementmentoringcoachingorganizational skillscustomer relationship managementteam buildingoversight

Certifications

Top Secret Clearance