Systems Director

The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation's space programs, providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space—delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil, and commercial customers.

As the Systems Director, you will provide overall leadership and management of Aerospace's Air Force portfolio of projects, supporting policy, architecture development, Force Design, POM/Planning inputs, digital integration, mission engineering, and enterprise-level portfolio management/program execution.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic leadership and support for planning and implementation of policy, acquisition, and requirements initiatives
• Developing architectural alternatives, assessing system budgets and schedules, and rationalizing investment portfolios
• Leading and supporting cross-corporation and cross-organizational teams to execute studies and analysis activities of national significance
• Fostering appropriate cooperation and coordination across the space enterprise to help assure enterprise mission success

Requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or closely related technical field
• 12 or more years of progressively demonstrated engineering and policy experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering in a program oversight environment
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including team building/leadership, conflict resolution, staffing, and customer relationship building

Aerospace offers a comprehensive benefits package, including comprehensive health care and wellness plans, paid holidays, sick time, and vacation, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.