The Aerospace Corporation · 20 hours ago
Spacecraft Program Lead
Chantilly, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$156K/yr - $234K/yr
12+ years expThe Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. They are seeking a Spacecraft Program Lead to manage a cutting-edge demonstration program, collaborating with various teams and building relationships with senior leadership to address critical technical issues.
AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborating with program office, contractor, and ETG counterparts in a high-velocity environment to establish and execute an innovative, tailored mission assurance baseline for a hi-visibility, first of its kind, demonstration program
Building, and leading, a high-impact, focused ETG team of subject matter experts addressing critical technical issues
Anticipating technical challenges and proactively coordinating critical support and potential risk mitigation strategies to the customer and contractor
Leading development / publication of periodic program Mission Assurance Reports detailing Aerospace contributions and highlighting programmatic risks
Managing system engineering activities related to CONOPS development, mission analysis for requirement compliance, mission assurance activities to include: parts and materials assessment, reliability, fault management, V&V plans, Flight software and specialty engineering
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, science, or mathematics from an accredited institution
12 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments
Direct experience with National Security Space systems design, manufacture, integration and / or test with demonstrable results
Proven ability to collaborate with engineering resources to develop technical positions, provide risk assessments and formulate associated courses of action
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative on-site office environment with the Government customer, SETA personnel, and prime contractor
Ability to support some routine travel
Ability to have and maintain a current and active TS/SCI security clearance issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
Preferred
Advanced degree in science, engineering, mathematics, or a related technical field
Depth in one or more space subsystems or related specialties
Experience working in the Survivability and Resilience mission area
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
Company
The Aerospace Corporation
As the government’s preeminent space innovation partner, Aerospace brings technical expertise to advance the nation's missions in space.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tanya Pemberton
President & CEO
Ashley Kowalski
Project Leader - International Partnerships
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