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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.
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