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The Aerospace Corpor Spaceflight Mechanics Associate Director in Colorado Springs, Colorado
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 Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace's strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division
leverages
its
array of engineering disciplines against a
broad
and dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities.
As a core
component
of
the Mission Operations Subdivision within
EED, the Emerging Missions Flight Dynamics Department provides flight mechanics
expertise
for
multi-domain effects supporting
our broad customer base
.
Ou
r
department specializes in
atmospheric flight,
cislunar mission design,
and
multi-objective
spacecraft
maneuver
strategies
.
We are looking for an
to help
provide strategic vision and project leadership for
burgeoning customer bases, corporate priorities, and
department growth areas
.
Core
government customers
include
Golden Dome
for America
, Missile Defense Agency,
Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center
,
NASA,
and the Intelligence Community.
Furthermore, opportunities exist to partner on efforts with technically adjacent
fields
, such as
fluid
mechanics
,
missile warning and tracking
, and
multi-disciplinary design of re-entry vehicles
.
Work Model
This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA or Colorado Springs, CO with the expectation that the selected candidate
will work
a minimum of 4 days per week onsite, as the business needs allow.
What
You'll
- Partner with the department director to synthesize and execute an organizational strategic vision
- Coordinate efforts of multiple department sections, partnering with those management teams
- Serve department staff through workload management, performance management, compensation assessment, staff engagement and retention, and departmentlogistics
- Mentor/coach staff for technical, leadership, and professional development
- Pursue staff and organizational enablers, notably classified ITresourcesand clearance portfolios.
- Prioritize the department's business development, capability awareness, recruiting, hiring, and on-boarding endeavors to ensure long-term organizational health and customer engagement
- Develop customer relationships andfacilitateopportunities for technical support, with a particular focus on resiliency-centric and operations-centric customer organizations
- Cultivatestate-of-the-artmodeling and simulation capabilities through strategic road mapping and by fusing customer and internal resources
- Partner with subdivision teams to provide bench depth and career growth opportunities while ensuringappropriate cross-organizationalcoordination
- Pursue multi-disciplinary opportunities to partner across the corporate engineering landscape, integrating department capabilities into broader workflows
- Travel occasionally (as necessary) to support customer efforts
What You Need to be Successful
- Bachelor's degree in applicable STEM areas
- Typically, 10years of applicable professional or educational experience is desired
- Demonstrated technicalexpertisein one or more of the followi g areas:orbital mechanics, flight dynamics,optimalcontrol, and numerical methods
- Demonstratedability toinitiateandleadteam efforts
- Proven ability to foster collaborative and engaging environments where teammates work across organizational boundaries
- Exceptional time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and corporate needs
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and leading from the front to influence technical, customer, and enterprise service organizations
- Willingness to traveldomestically as necessary
- Current TS/SCI and/or TS/SAP access
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
- Advanced degree in an applicable field
- Previousmanagement experience including staff recruitment and development, performance management, conflict resolution, organizational planning, and resource management
- Proven success in cultivating new customer opportunities and delivering results
- Organizing and executing the development ofnew technologyand research efforts
- Leveraging or building analysis software to combine computational techniques and department functional areas
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)
$185,100.00 - $277,600.00
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:
- 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
- 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
We are all unique, from various 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
equalopportunit