Senior Vice President, Civil Systems Group

The Aerospace Corporation

Senior Vice President leading the Civil Systems Group at Aerospace Corporation. Engaging with clients and providing strategic leadership in high-consequence civil space challenges.

Posted 7/26/2026full-timeChantilly • California, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strategic leadership in the civil space and aerospace sectors, with a strong focus on systems engineering, integration, and mission assurance. Proven ability to develop high-performance teams and sustain relationships with government and commercial partners while navigating complex technical challenges.

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Executive Leadership ExperienceCivil Space Industry ExpertiseStrategic Relationship ManagementBusiness and Financial AcumenTS/SCI Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringIntegrationHardware DevelopmentPrototype DevelopmentMission AssuranceStrategy DevelopmentHigh-Impact Results Execution

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationPresentation SkillsTeam InspirationOrganizational Management

Certifications & Qualifications

TS/SCI Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Civil SpaceNational Security SpaceAerospaceDefenseCommercial Space

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establishing and providing strategic leadership to key civil, commercial and international partners (i.e., NASA, NOAA, NNSA, Aerospace UK)
Supporting the U.S. government and its allies to solve complex technical challenges within high-consequence environments across the civil space enterprise
Overseeing systems engineering and integration, hardware and prototype development, launch readiness, and mission assurance
Collaborating with teams to deliver innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground and cyber systems for defense, intelligence, civil, and commercial customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, business or other relevant degree (advanced degree preferred)
Substantial executive leadership experience (typically 15+ years), with a demonstrated track record of leading large, complex organizations
Savvy to the external landscape, industry trends, and evolving business and partnership models
Strong entrepreneurial, business and financial acumen
Strong executive presence to include written, verbal communication and presentation skills; experience engaging with and presenting to a Board of Trustees/Directors is highly desirable
Experience working in the civil space, national security space, or broader Aerospace and Defense industry
History of establishing and sustaining trusted relationships with senior government customers and commercial space industry leaders
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategies, inspire and align the workforce to achieve high impact results
Track record of strong people and organizational management with the ability to develop high performance teams who are aligned to the company's strategic vision and direction
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain security clearance.
Ability to travel (25% or as required by customers, industry engagements, internal meetings with leadership and/or team)

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