Ground Systems Engineering Manager

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 a broad array of engineering disciplines against a diverse 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.

The Communication and Ground Architectures Office (CGAO) within the Integrated Performance Subdivision (IPS) consists of a team dedicated to delivering modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) solutions to answer new and emerging government and commercial customer needs. We conduct modeling and performance assessments of complex communication, network, and ground architectures, scheduling and resource allocation algorithms, and mission management strategies.  

Work Model:  

This full-time position requires 100% onsite work in Chantilly, VA or Colorado Springs, COS. 

What You’ll Be Doing  

• Build and lead teams of analysts, coordinating complex technical tasks among team members, translating customer needs into tasks for analysts and developers, and reviewing work products for quality and accuracy 

• Lead ground architectures-focused analysis efforts in support of multiple Aerospace program offices 

• Building and maintaining a strong base of customers and collaborators for the section through effective working relationships with colleagues, government customers, and contractor teammates 

• Developing staff through formal and informal performance management, evaluation, mentoring, and coaching 

• Recruiting and on-boarding full-time staff and interns to maintain and grow an impactful organization 

• Cultivating a vision for the section, including identifying opportunities for growth, engaging with customers to facilitate that growth, and developing new capabilities and areas of technical expertise to meet evolving needs 

• Partnering with related ETG departments supporting M&S for ground systems including ArCon (Architectures Concepts Dept) and VGCD (Vehicle and Ground Concepts Dept) 

What You Need to be Successful  

Minimum Requirements:  

• B.S degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, mathematics, or a related discipline from an accredited school 

• 6 or more years of relevant and progressive professional experience 

• Demonstrated experience leading analysis teams, coordinating complex technical tasks among team members, and translating customer needs into viable instructions for analysts  

• Professional experience with space-related modeling, communication/ground architectures, data network modeling, scheduling algorithms and logistics, or mission management 

• Knowledge of Python, C++, or MATLAB