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.
At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.
Digital Innovation Division (DID) is accountable for generating and executing integrated strategies,
providing governance, and managing internal investments associated with four technical pillars that form the foundation of Aerospace’s digital transformation.
Leading strategic transformation initiatives within the Digital Innovation Division, you will serve as a Capability Transformation Portfolio Lead reporting directly to the Principal Director. In this pivotal role, you will orchestrate capability transformation projects across the portfolio while fostering collaboration with Engineering Technology Group and Program Office stakeholders to implement and sustain cutting edge engineering capabilities.
Work Model: This position can be 100% onsite or hybrid work arrangement of 3 days of in-office work based at our Chantilly, El Segundo, Colorado Springs, Albuquerque, or Huntsville location (or willing to travel to a SCIF as-needed).
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead strategic digital transformation initiatives, collaborating with the Principal Director to govern and integrate enterprise-wide capability transformation (eg. development, modernization, modularization, and integration) efforts.
- Spearhead architectural transformation projects, implementing modern design patterns to enhance system scalability and maintainability.
- Provide leadership for one or more Digital Innovations Capability Transformation focus areas defined by the Capability Transformation Subdivision, which may include directly leading projects critical to the digital transformation of Aerospace.
- Develop and oversee integrated execution plans for digital transformation projects, ensuring alignment with fiscal year objectives and corporate strategic goals.
- Interact directly with government customers and Aerospace program office personnel in the employee’s regional area to obtain first-hand insights into the digital transformation activities of those customers.
- Dedicate 25-50% of time (10-20 hours weekly) providing direct technical guidance to government customers on digital transformation initiatives.
- Establish technical roadmaps for legacy system modernization, incorporating emerging technologies and industry best practices.
- Champion adoption of modern software engineering practices across development teams.
- Identify and analyze critical customer challenges, recommending innovative solutions that leverage modern technology stacks.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance current capabilities and deliver additional features.
- Act as the office’s designated representative at technical meetings, presentations, and symposia.
What You Need to be Successful – Senior Project Leader
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM or other technical discipline
- 12 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments.
- Experience and knowledge across modeling, simulation, and analysis domains (e.g. live, virtual, constructive) including both standalone and distributed/integrated architectures.
- Experience and knowledge with digital engineering (DE), multidisciplinary engineering and analysis tools, and workflow automation approaches.
- Demonstrated experience leading by influence and through ambiguity to adjudicate competing priorities and overcome cultural challenges.
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt quickly to change, and demonstrate initiative under pressure.
- Position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
- Advance degree in STEM or other technical discipline
- Current DoD TS and SSBI/SCI Clearance
- Prior hands-on experience with DE tools, applications, and processes
- Strong knowledge of systems-of-systems (SoS) engineering and architecting and model-based system engineering (MBSE), data management, software development discipline, literature, tools, and processes
- Strong knowledge of program and portfolio management
- Extensive knowledge of the breadth and depth of ETG’s technical capabilities and customers
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.
(Min – Max)
$155,900 – $233,900
Pay Basis: Annual
Leadership Competencies
Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:
- Operate Strategically
- Lead Change
- Engage with Impact
- Foster Innovation
- Deliver Results
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
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Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
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Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
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Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
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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
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Flexible spending accounts
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Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
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Relocation assistance
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Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
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Education assistance programs
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An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
