Engineering Manager - El Segundo, CA

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 s ...

Job description

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 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-enabled mission effects.

The Surveillance and Navigation Architecture Performance Department (SNAPD) in the Integrated Performance Subdivision aspires to be the premier force advising the evolution of national security and civil space enterprises, leveraging our modeling and simulation (M&S) expertise to evaluate architecture performance. SNAPD supports our customers in requirements definition/verification, analyses-of-alternatives (AoA), and end-to-end performance evaluations of customer space-based architectures across various mission areas. We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic team applying advanced M&S capabilities across select critical mission areas, including geospatial intelligence, signals intelligence, space surveillance, positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) systems, and space protection to support defense, intelligence, and civil space capabilities.

This full-time position requires 100% onsite work in El Segundo, CA, Colorado Springs, CO, or Chantilly, VA.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and articulate a strategic vision for your mission area and cultivate business development across multidisciplinary tool portfolios.
• Build and lead teams of analysts. Provide project leadership by coordinating complex technical tasks among team members, translating customer needs into tasks for analysts and developers, and reviewing work products for quality and accuracy
• Manage the team through effective workload management, performance management, staff engagement, and coordination of departmental logistics.
• Lead recruitment, hiring, mentoring efforts to build a highly skilled team for the organization.
• Mentor and coach team members to support their technical, leadership, and professional development.
• Collaborate with other subdivision departments to enhance career growth opportunities and extend bench depth.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with customers to foster solutions for both existing and new challenges.
• Guide the development of state-of-the-art modeling and simulation capabilities through strategic planning and resource management.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with demonstrated experience in aerospace, astronautical, or electrical engineering, computer science, physics, operations research, mathematics, or a related field of science or engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in SNAPD functional areas that may include demonstrated experience leading analysis teams, coordinating complex technical tasks among team members, and/or translating customer needs into viable instructions for analysts.
• Exceptional time management and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to balance multiple priorities and maintain schedules while fostering productive work relationships.
• Proficiency with one or more software languages that may include Python, C++, or MATLAB
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically, less than 10% time.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance, issued by the U.S. 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:

• Advanced degree in a related field.
• Knowledge across Intelligence Community or U.S. Department of Defense business practices, acquisition policies, or space mission portfolios.
• Experience working in partnership with multiple Aerospace program offices, Aerospace technical experts, and customers.
• Prior management or leadership experience in hiring, mentoring, training, or development of personnel
• Proven aptitude for fostering collaborative environments across organizational boundaries.
• Experience in identifying, prioritizing, and resolving technical and/or personnel issues
• Experience in developing or leveraging analysis software that integrates computational techniques with department functions.

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)

$147, $221,400.00

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

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 equal opportunity employer. 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 or by email at . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.