Systems Director Control Analysis

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.

DSG provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, technology development, warfighter capability enablers, systems integration, defense industrial base, and threat reduction to help shape existing and future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG supports major customers—including the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Air Force Material Command and senior leadership at the Pentagon—while also preserving vertical responsibilities with customers’ portfolios and horizontal matrixed responsibilities across the corporation.

DSG also provides deep technical expertise to the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) for the conception, design, acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground control and range systems.

In this role, you will manage the team providing performance and control analysis of the Vulcan rocket, helping the U.S. Space Force procure and assure successful space launches in the national security space launch (NSSL) program. You will ensure technically sound and objective assessments are provided, including actionable recommendations, within appropriate timelines and budget allocations. You will work with other managers in VDO to set strategy and achieve goals, and you will build, mentor, and sustain a team that provides technical depth and FFRDC unique capability while working closely with military, civilian, and contractor staff.

Full‑time, on‑site at Los Angeles AFB, El Segundo, CA.

• Lead the department performing systems‑level analyses for mission design & performance, guidance, navigation, flight control, flight operations, day‑of‑launch winds, and flight software technical disciplines for Vulcan.
• Perform day‑to‑day management of department activities and personnel, as well as direction to Aerospace’s matrixed Engineering and Technology Group (ETG).
• Build and maintain strong, interdisciplinary teams, working closely with Program Office customers to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Promote staff development and mentor Program Office and ETG personnel.
• Act as interface between staff, USSF SSC customer, launch vehicle contractor, and the NRO Office of Space Launch.
• Mentor new Space Force officers to help them gain familiarity with technical processes and tasks associated with technical analysis disciplines.
• Effectively communicate status and progress of management and technical activities, issues, and accomplishments through written reports and presentations to Aerospace, government customers, and contractor teams.
• Provide real‑time support for tests, training, and launch of Vulcan missions.
• Interact frequently and work closely with Aerospace management team.

Minimum Requirements for Systems Director – Engineering Program Management and Systems Engineering:

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related technical discipline from a recognized institution.
• Twelve or more years of experience, relevant to launch vehicles, in at least one of the following technical areas: guidance and navigation, trajectory design, flight control, day‑of‑launch operations, separation systems, structures and structural dynamics, aerodynamics, control systems, vibro‑acoustic and shock analysis, and/or day‑of‑launch capability placarding.
• Experience in leadership of multi‑disciplinary teams, including matrixed support.
• Experience with developing,…