Golden Dome Integration Director

The Aerospace Corporation•Colorado Springs, CO

11d•$168,200 - $252,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an exceptional leader to direct its Golden Dome Integration organization. This role serves as the central nervous system for GDA systems engineering efforts and operates as the direct counterpart to the Deputy Chief Engineer. The Director will orchestrate the integration of complex, multidisciplinary efforts spanning mission engineering, BMC3 development, supply chain analytics, and operator engagement in a dynamic, politically complex environment. This role demands someone who moves fast, thrives in ambiguity, builds coalitions across organizational boundaries, and translates strategic vision into executable technical work. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Chantilly, VA or Colorado Springs, CO.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in STEM or related discipline
12 or more years demonstrated experience leading technical analysis teams in complex environments, with proven ability to coordinate across organizational boundaries and translate strategic objectives into actionable technical work
Deep knowledge of relevant government space and ground mission architectures, with understanding of how systems integrate across the enterprise
Proven track record identifying, prioritizing, and resolving technical and personnel challenges in high-pressure, politically complex environments
Demonstrated success in staff development, mentoring, and building high-performing teams
Executive-level communication skills with ability to adapt style and messaging for technical staff, senior government customers, and external partners
Willingness to travel approximately 10-25% to support organizational and customer needs
Current and active TS/SCI clearance
U.S. citizenship

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated expertise in missile defense mission engineering, including understanding of mission dependencies, threat environments, and operational concepts
Proven success driving integration of program elements across multiple government agencies, particularly in complex acquisition environments
Experience leading collaborative efforts across the FFRDC/UARC/SETA ecosystem, with established relationships and credibility in the community
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) expertise, with a particular focus on effective communication through modeling and rapid model development
Master's or PhD degree in a related STEM discipline

Responsibilities

Serve as the strategic integrator for GDA Chief Engineer systems engineering efforts, operating as the direct counterpart to the Deputy Chief Engineer in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
Orchestrate enterprise integration by synthesizing multidisciplinary work products—from MBSE-based systems engineering artifacts to mission engineering analyses to supply chain strategies—into coherent insights that drive government decisions
Build and leverage strategic relationships with government customers, program offices, FFRDCs, UARCs, and industry partners to enable cross-agency integration of Golden Dome program elements
Lead through influence and expertise in a politically complex environment, navigating competing priorities and stakeholder interests to advance mission-critical objectives
Shape organizational culture by fostering innovation, building cross-functional teams from across peer organizations, and creating an environment where technical excellence and collaboration thrive
Manage the full lifecycle of complex technical efforts—from translating ambiguous customer needs into executable work, to resource allocation, to ensuring delivery of high-quality, mission-critical work products
Develop your team through strategic recruiting, thoughtful onboarding, and continuous mentorship of a geographically distributed, technically diverse staff
Drive operational excellence by refining processes, ensuring compliance, and maintaining the agility needed to respond to evolving customer and mission demands

Benefits

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