Systems Director - Space- Interceptor Ground Segment Engineering

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. The Defense Systems Group (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 is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Air Force Material Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of technical support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers’ portfolios as well as horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation.

Additionally, DSG provides deep technical expertise to the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception, design, acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground control, and range systems. The Special Programs Division supports a broad array of Combat Power missions covering the entire threat response chain which includes the multidomain effects needed for space superiority. These programs include major system acquisitions for multiple ground and space segments, future architecture definition at the data/software/hardware levels, and research and technology for continuous evolution of space war fighting capabilities.

The Space-Based Interceptor (SBI) Program Office seeks to develop and deploy a proliferated constellation of space-based interceptors capable of boost-phase engagement of adversary missiles. The SBI interceptors will employ multiple common elements that integrate with a larger layered missile defense system.

Building and leading a dynamic team that provides technical expertise to the government Space-Based Interceptor Program Office (SBI PO) ground segment Exemplify Aerospace corporate values of objectivity and integrity when serving as a trusted agent to the Material Leader of the SBI ground segment and senior government customers Enabling direct reports to lead efforts to bring impactful technical expertise to the government and industry from SMEs across the corporation Collaborating effectively with the broader layered defense architecture team and external stakeholders Establishing a collaborative work environment that fosters a culture of innovation within the team to facilitate novel acquisition approaches for rapid capability development Defining the Space Segment’s objectives and communicating them to subordinates, management, and interfacing matrix organizations to ensure alignment, clarity, and coordinated efforts towards achieving strategic goals and successful program execution.

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent technical area of study
• 12 or more years of relevant professional or educational experience
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for interactions at all levels of corporate and government leadership
• Proven leadership ability to operate strategically, including leading teams contributing to…