Principal Director - National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)

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The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems, and providing unmatched technical expertise. As a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are engaged across the space enterprise — delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground and cyber systems for defense, intelligence, civil, and commercial customers. With over 3,000 scientists and engineers, Aerospace addresses complex problems across the enterprise through agility, innovation, and objective technical leadership.

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The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) within the U.S. Department of Energy is responsible for enhancing national security through the military application of nuclear science. The NNSA maintains and enhances the safety, security, reliability and performance of the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile without nuclear testing; works to reduce global danger from weapons of mass destruction; provides the U.S. Navy with safe and effective nuclear propulsion; and responds to nuclear and radiological emergencies in the U.S. and abroad.

Aerospace provides in-line systems engineering support on key weapon system interfaces and working groups for nuclear weapon modernization programs, independent technical and programmatic assessments of complex systems and architectures, the development of systems engineering processes and practices, documentation, reporting and communication methods, development of risk management and requirements development processes, and performing independent technical and programmatic studies and reviews to inform decision makers.

As a Principal Director in the Civil Systems Group you will be part of an experienced team of scientists, engineers and technical managers working together to advance the mission area of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Office of Defense Programs (DP). Specifically, you will collaborate closely with the Aerospace NNSA Programs Director and the rest of the NNSA management team to lead and manage Aerospace independent systems engineering teams, provide technical support to various DP programs, develop systems engineering processes and practices, and leverage Aerospace’s vast network of subject matter experts to bring novel solutions to our Nation’s nuclear deterrence missions. You will bring to bear your own curiosity, and the strengths of your team to understand complex problems and develop solutions. Additionally, your passions for identifying new opportunities and advancing the careers and experiences of your team demonstrate your commitment to both the customer and your people.

Work Location

This is a hybrid position located in Albuquerque, NM.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and manage the DP Sub-Line-of-Business area to manage Aerospace independent systems engineering team and technical support to the NNSA Defen