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Systems Director - Satellite Control and C2 Systems

The Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, CA, United States


The Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, development planning, system of systems engineering, and threat reduction to help shape the future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including US Space Force, U.S Space Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of services and support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers but also horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. DSG also assists the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception, design, acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground control, and range systems. department functions including hiring staff, aligning tasks with skillsets and growth areas, enforcing corporate policies and practices, conducting performance appraisals, Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed *Minimum Requirements Systems Director - Engineering Program Management:* or more years of experience in Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of contractors, customers, and corporate staffExperience with Aerospace and government customer organizational structure, leadership, and technical points of contactProven ability to develop sustainable processes and deliver impactful outcomes in a fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environment 5+ years of progressive management experience leading teams that deliver impactful technical outcomes in ground and/or space communication and control networksPrior experience leading organizations requiring coordination across disciplines and/or matrixed technical supportPrior Aerospace management experience* 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***Right Place***The Aerospace Corporation has over 26

nationwide, which allows us to build a workforce that will nurture the best ideas, and generate the most novel innovations and solutions to our nation’s toughest space enterprise challenges.***Right Path***Aerospace covers all stages of the space lifecycle, from concept to operations. We believe our people are our most valuable resource and that’s why we propel our employees forward in their careers through ongoing education, training, and .***Right Purpose***We can all serve a

much greater than ourselves, and at Aerospace that is exactly what we do. By hiring the industry’s most preeminent scientists and engineers, Aerospace advances emerging technologies that protect some of the most critical missions on Earth and above it.Return to the .Aerospace employees working in organizations with technical responsibilities are required to obtain a Security Clearance.

U.S. citizenship is required for those positions.
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