Director – Modeling & Simulation Software

The Aerospace Corporation

Director of Modeling & Simulation Software at Aerospace Corporation leading space modeling and simulation capabilities. Develops strategies, manages teams, and interfaces with customers in a technical leadership role.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $168,200 - $252,400 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute organizational strategies aligned with corporate and customer objectives
Collaborate with customers and subject matter experts to project future customer needs and proactively acquire funding to develop capabilities to meet those needs
Assemble high functioning, diverse project teams to build nationally-recognized space modeling and simulation capabilities
Build a talented national organization through recruiting, hiring, and on-boarding new staff
Obtain, manage, and tailor work assignments to staff skillsets
Develop and maintain strong relationships with peer organizations, and a broad base of customers
Develop an organizational culture that promotes a welcoming, engaging, innovative work environment
Manage budgets and procure required hardware and software
Provide quality control to ensure that organizational products are of the highest quality
Provide written and verbal briefings and recommendations to senior Aerospace leadership
Evaluate staff performance and provide frequent, constructive feedback
Serve as an individual technical contributor and technical project lead as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in STEM majors such as Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or related technical disciplines
10 or more years of progressively responsible professional engineering/scientific experience
Consistent track record of establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all levels of contractors, customers, management, and corporate staff
Strong technical reputation and track record of technical achievement
Experience with modern software development languages including C++ or Python
Technical breadth and demonstrated learning agility
Experience building and leading cross-organizational teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated track record of developing people through mentoring and training
Experience in managing people and projects in at least one of the following domains: software development; DevOps; modeling & simulation
Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI clearance, which is issued by the U.S. 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

Software DevelopmentProject ManagementTechnical LeadershipQuality ControlBudget ManagementMentoringCross-Organizational Team BuildingTechnical AchievementLearning AgilityStaff Performance Evaluation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingTeam CollaborationConstructive FeedbackInnovative Mindset