Payload Space Systems Project Leader

The Aerospace Corporation
Any Location, VA
Category Engineering
Job Description
Role Overview

The Payload Space Systems Project Leader will manage a bicoastal Aerospace team to provide technical recommendations and solutions to customers and contractors. The role requires 100% on-site work in Chantilly, VA, or El Segundo, CA. The team will work on payload-related hardware, including advanced electro-optical imaging sensor subsystems and their auxiliary equipment.

What You Will Do

Identify payload-related hardware issues and risks, document mitigations, and make recommendations to government customers. Serve as a principal technical representative to the customer and facilitate communications with the broader customer payload community. Lead a team of technical experts to manage and mitigate technical risks throughout the acquisition life cycle.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electro-optics engineering and integration testing, with experience leading teams and managing technical projects. The role requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph, as well as U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering, mathematics, science, or related technical discipline
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience with electro-optics engineering and/or integration testing in roles of increasing responsibility
  • Willing to travel domestically (up to 1 week per month)
  • Current and active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph
  • U.S. citizenship

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
  • Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
  • 401(k) Plan with company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
  • Relocation assistance
  • Professional growth and development programs
  • Education assistance programs
  • Inclusive work environment
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