Cross-Mission Effectiveness 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 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 Cross-Mission Effectiveness Department (CMED) in the Integrated Performance Subdivision leads integration and application of modeling and simulation capabilities and modern analysis workflows to support end-to-end effects chain analysis and space and space-enabled campaign modeling. As an Engineering Manager of a section of CMED, you will lead teams that provide technical capabilities to support our customers in modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) of space, air, and ground-based systems of systems to investigate architecture and concept of operations (CONOPS) performance in nominal and contested operating environments. MS&A focus areas in our CMED sections include agent-based modeling, red vs blue simulations, military utility and capability drawdown, killchain effectiveness, enterprise architecture resiliency, and command and control (C2) evaluation. We support a variety of customers with multifaceted program portfolios, and we are looking for curious and innovative teammates to help us address our customers' hardest problems!
Work Model:
This position is onsite at either Aerospace's Chantilly or Colorado Springs location with some limited hybrid (telework) opportunities.
Your technical leadership responsibilities will include:

• Influence government customers by serving as integration leader for the section's modeling and simulation capabilities.

• Translate program office needs into modeling, simulation, and analysis project plans and tasks.

• Initiate and participate in collaboration opportunities across program offices and interdisciplinary technical organizations to achieve innovative solutions and optimal efficiencies.

• Use and contribute to the development of in-house and commercial- and government-off-the-shelf engineering analysis tools and analysis products.

• Develop and present briefings and reports for program offices and customers.

Your people management responsibilities will include:

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

• Identify, coordinate, and assign work activities for direct reports and facilitate timely completion of these efforts.

• Effectively communicate and manage conflict and competing priorities.

• Develop staff through formal and informal performance management, evaluation, mentoring/coaching, and tasking.

• Lead full-time staff and student intern recruiting, hiring, and onboarding efforts.

• Review section work products for quality and accuracy.

• Promote sharing and exchange of knowledge and information enterprise-wide.

• Assist the management team in formulating and implementing department strategy and other business functions.

• Travel occasionally as required.

What You Need to be Successful - Engineering Manager - Modeling & Simulation Engineering
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in in engineering (aerospace, astronautical, mechanical, or software), computer science, physics, operations research, or closely related technical field from an accredited school.

• 6 years of progressively more responsible engineering experience.

• Technical understanding of astrodynamics, space operations, and system/architecture threat and resiliency concepts.

• Experience Python, C++ or other programing languages.

• Ability to form and lead highly productive intra- and inter- organizational teams.

• Ability to work in a dynamic environment under ambiguous and fluctuating customer expectations.

• Ability to identify, prioritize, and delegate tasks.

• Excellent interpersonal skills including a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of customers and staff.

• Current Top Secret Clearance.

How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• An advanced degree in applicable STEM areas or other relevant disciplines.

• Experience in end-to-end, enterprise-level analysis and understanding of space mission interdependencies.

• Expertise with the following: communications infrastructure, command and control (C2), space surveillance, spacecraft ground systems, multi-phenomenology remote sensing techniques, spacecraft maneuvering, threats, or space-driven kill-chains.

• Proficiency with the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM).

• Experience modeling the space domain in AFSIM and/or integrating external tools with AFSIM.

• Knowledge of Intelligence Community, U.S. Department of Defense, and Department of the Air Force business practices and programs.

• Experience with any of the following: Digital Engineering, including modern software development methodologies, tools, processes, and hardware, distributed frameworks, automated workflows with CI/CD, and cloud computing

• Experience in a people management role.

• Current Top Secret/SCI Clearance with polygraph and special programs access.

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)
$134,200 - $201,300
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
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