Senior Technical Leader – Multi Domain Sensing

The Aerospace Corporation

Senior Technical Leader at Aerospace managing multidisciplinary systems engineering efforts for U.S. Space Force operations.

Posted 6/21/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $155,900 - $233,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Acting as senior technical authority, coordinating large-scale technical efforts across program/project lines and providing expert advice to Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC) and Multi Domain Sensing Program leadership on technical approaches, systems engineering, and mission architectures.
Providing insight to Aerospace and Multi Domain Sensing Program leadership on risks, issues, opportunities and associated mitigation strategies and corrective actions.
Responsible for ensuring successful execution of systems integration efforts between and across all simultaneously ongoing studies of the Multi Domain Sensing Program.
Applying systems engineering, requirements, and test & validation standard methodologies to assist in development of Multi Domain Sensing Program Force Designs.
Assessing mission trades between segments and products to help identify optimal architecture designs.
Maintaining effective working relationships with SWAC and Multi Domain Sensing Program leadership, capability-delivering contractors, ETG and other program office support organizations, including the creation of technical materials and the ability to present to key stakeholders and senior leaders.
Leading the Aerospace team in the execution of Multi Domain Sensing Program Force Designs to include the coordination of subject matter experts and the integration of inputs to provide Aerospace and Multi Domain Sensing Program leadership with technical advice.
Acts as a senior mentor to team members, providing technical guidance to staff in both technical duties and program office responsibilities as well as development insights.
Providing oversight and management of Multi Domain Sensing Program staffing budgets, including the identification and recruitment of subject matter experts to support Force Design activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or related technical field from a recognized institution.
12 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments.
Expertise with Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Target Tracking (SRTT) and Missile Warning, Tracking and Defense (MWTD) systems and architectures.
Ability to collaborate with thought leaders in the Multi Domain Sensing community.
Ability to lead diverse teams and thrive in a fast-paced & dynamic environment working on complex problems, including tailoring and using cutting edge analysis tools.
Ability to collaborate with integrated Government, FFRDC, UARC, and SETA teams.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Willing to travel occasionally approx. 20% (as required)
This position requires an active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI and SAP/SAR clearances, which are issued by the US government.
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
Applicant must be willing to take a US government administered polygraph test.

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

systems engineeringrequirements analysistest and validation methodologiesSurveillance systemsReconnaissance systemsTarget Tracking systemsMissile Warning systemsprogram managementForce Designmulti-disciplinary engineering

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunicationmentoringproblem-solvingrelationship managementstrategic thinkingadaptabilityteam coordinationstakeholder engagement

Certifications

Bachelor of Science degreeTop Secret clearanceeligibility for SCI clearanceeligibility for SAP/SAR clearance