Senior Project Leader

Senior Project Leader

23 Sep 2024
California, Elsegundo, 90245 Elsegundo USA

Senior Project Leader

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The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and 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. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration - to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.

Job Description

The Vehicle System Division (VSD) sits at the center of the ideas and data behind current and future systems supplying innovative research and development; technical evaluations during the acquisition process; conceptual and detailed design; assembly, integration, and test; and operational support. Comprised primarily of highly-trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance, navigation, and controls; robotics; electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; orbital mechanics; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments.

The Guidance and Control Subdivision, consisting of four Departments and 130+ people, is looking for a senior level technical leader to fill a strategic business development position. The selected candidate will participate in the organization's outreach, strategic planning, and future business development. In this position, you will work closely with subdivision colleagues to assess subdivision capabilities while gauging the most pressing problems of Program Offices and off-ceiling customers and coordinating solutions working in concert with partner ETG organizations. The ideal candidate will have sufficient experience to evaluate the aspirational needs of government and commercial customers, initiate activities to address those needs, and position the subdivision for long term off-ceiling growth. This position will provide cross-program visibility within the corporation and exposure to external partners and clients outside of Aerospace.

This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA and can support telework multiple days per week, as business needs allow.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Benchmarking GCS services with respect to state-of-art technologies and first-in-class capabilities
  • Understanding the role of an FFRDC and the business of Aerospace
  • Identifying underutilized tools and unused software for technology refresh and modernization
  • Innovating by combining current and new technologies to find improved solutions
  • Exploring new ideas and seeking the most optimal ways to serve the corporation and our customers
  • Prototyping technical solutions that will attract off-ceiling customers
  • Briefing senior management on findings and recommendations


What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent is required
  • Typically, 12 years of applicable professional or educational experience is required
  • Strong technical skills and experience with technology and capability development
  • Conversant in digital engineering and transformation
  • Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to work across organizations
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to mobilize personnel and influence decision makers
  • This position requires the ability to have and maintain a current and active TS/SSBI/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.


How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
  • Program office experience
  • Experience with software, embedded systems, cloud computing and IOT
  • Track record of working across divisions and breaking barriers
  • A portfolio of ideas that can be implemented and tested in 12-18 months
  • Network of potential off-ceiling customers, especially civil & commercial


Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
  • 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


We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at ieo.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law and the supplement , as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement .

Job Details

  • ID
    JC45928780
  • State
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  • Job type
    Permanent
  • Salary
    N/A
  • Hiring Company
    Aerospace Corporation
  • Date
    2022-09-22
  • Deadline
    2022-11-20
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