SIGINT Ground Systems Engineering Manager

The Aerospace Corporation•Chantilly, VA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

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 National Systems Group (NSG) serves as the technical advisor to the Intelligence Community and its mission partners involved in the collection and distribution of national and tactical intelligence, including electronics programs, advanced technologies, ground and communications, imagery programs, and systems engineering and launch. Within NSG, the Electronic Programs Division (EPD) serves as signals intelligence (SIGINT) domain experts to define, deliver, and analyze performance for SIGINT systems. The Ground Systems team resides within EPD, delivering expertise in ground system engineering and analysis to inform SIGINT ground architecture and acquisition. As the SIGINT Ground Systems Engineering Manager (Systems Director – Engineering Program Management and Systems Engineering), you will manage the Ground Systems team. You will supervise and lead a talented workforce and oversee engineering and technical reach-back resources. Your team will help to shape the future of the SIGINT ground enterprise and will help enable the integration and testing of current acquisitions. You will collaborate with multiple program office counterparts and Engineering & Technology Group (ETG) teams within The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace). This is a full-time position based in Chantilly, Virginia which requires 100% onsite work. What You’ll Be Doing: Lead the Ground Systems team, providing & implementing strategic vision and ensuring delivery of timely, high quality, impactful Aerospace products to inform critical customer decisions. Oversee the execution of approximately 10 PTS (professional technical staff years of technical effort), prioritizing resolution of the hardest ground and communication systems engineering problems and leveraging Aerospace’s differentiating capabilities for the benefit of the program. Establish strategic partnerships with ETG, including the development of technical bench strength, and advocate for technical resources as needed. Assist the Principal Director on program level administrative matters including organizational structure, staff and resource needs, PTS planning and estimates of other direct costs. Direct involvement in the development of ground and communication system assessments to communicate program risks to customers and higher-level management. Coordinate weekly communications with senior customer leadership to provide awareness and status of Aerospace’s key activities. Collaborate across the Aerospace organization to bring enterprise perspectives to bear during resolution of program challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in engineering, mathematics, computer science, physics, or another related discipline.
Ten years of experience after bachelor’s degree with engineering, analysis, architecture, performance modeling, satellite acquisition, data processing, phenomenology, or applications. (Time spent earning an advanced degree counts towards this requirement.)
Experience and familiarity with ground engineering, command and control systems, and/or space operations.
Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of contractors, customers, and corporate staff.
Proven ability to identify and prioritize high impact activities, propose action plans and execute within relevant program timelines.
Strong communication skills, with ability to effectively influence senior leaders.
Ability to solve complex multi-disciplinary challenges by leveraging teams with diverse skill sets.
Experience leading technical teams, with demonstrated ability to motivate individuals to achieve high performance through collaboration.
Experience briefing and/or supporting government customers.
Willing to support occasional (less than 10%) domestic and international travel.
This position requires a current and active TS/SBI/SCI security clearance and polygraph, which is issued by the U.S. government.
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or Ph.D. degree from an accredited program in engineering, math, computer science, physics, or another related discipline.
Twelve or more years of experience after bachelor’s degree with engineering, analysis, architecture, performance modeling, satellite acquisition, data processing, phenomenology, or applications.
Technical knowledge of SIGINT architecture, systems, mission needs & capabilities.
2+ years experience working in Aerospace customer-facing program offices.
Demonstrated history of working with ETG management and subject matter experts to build expert teams at a speed that meets timeliness requirements.
Prior management experience.
Experience with enterprise integration and/or mission operations.

Responsibilities

Lead the Ground Systems team, providing & implementing strategic vision and ensuring delivery of timely, high quality, impactful Aerospace products to inform critical customer decisions.
Oversee the execution of approximately 10 PTS (professional technical staff years of technical effort), prioritizing resolution of the hardest ground and communication systems engineering problems and leveraging Aerospace’s differentiating capabilities for the benefit of the program.
Establish strategic partnerships with ETG, including the development of technical bench strength, and advocate for technical resources as needed.
Assist the Principal Director on program level administrative matters including organizational structure, staff and resource needs, PTS planning and estimates of other direct costs.
Direct involvement in the development of ground and communication system assessments to communicate program risks to customers and higher-level management.
Coordinate weekly communications with senior customer leadership to provide awareness and status of Aerospace’s key activities.
Collaborate across the Aerospace organization to bring enterprise perspectives to bear during resolution of program challenges.

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