Ground Systems Engineering Manager
| Company | The Aerospace Coporation |
|---|---|
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO, USA, Chantilly, VA, USA |
| Salary | $134200 – $201300 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- B.S degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, mathematics, or a related discipline from an accredited school
- 6 or more years of relevant and progressive professional experience
- Demonstrated experience leading analysis teams, coordinating complex technical tasks among team members, and translating customer needs into viable instructions for analysts
- Professional experience with space-related modeling, communication/ground architectures, data network modeling, scheduling algorithms and logistics, or mission management
- Knowledge of Python, C++, or MATLAB
- A current and active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
Responsibilities
- Build and lead teams of analysts, coordinating complex technical tasks among team members, translating customer needs into tasks for analysts and developers, and reviewing work products for quality and accuracy
- Lead ground architectures-focused analysis efforts in support of multiple Aerospace program offices
- Building and maintaining a strong base of customers and collaborators for the section through effective working relationships with colleagues, government customers, and contractor teammates
- Developing staff through formal and informal performance management, evaluation, mentoring, and coaching
- Recruiting and on-boarding full-time staff and interns to maintain and grow an impactful organization
- Cultivating a vision for the section, including identifying opportunities for growth, engaging with customers to facilitate that growth, and developing new capabilities and areas of technical expertise to meet evolving needs
- Partnering with related ETG departments supporting M&S for ground systems including ArCon (Architectures Concepts Dept) and VGCD (Vehicle and Ground Concepts Dept)
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate degree in one of the fields of study mentioned above
- Experience working in partnership with multiple Aerospace program offices, Aerospace technical experts, and customers
- Strong interpersonal networks within Aerospace and with customer organizations that can be leveraged to establish collaboration and obtain sponsorship for / commitment to projects
- Expertise in communication/ground architecture operations and testing
- Expertise in Intelligence Community or US Department of Defense business practices, acquisition policies, or space mission portfolios
- Proficiency with one or more software languages that may include Python, C++, or MATLAB