The Aerospace Corporation

In an era of dynamic change, Aerospace is addressing the most complex challenges in space.

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Associate Director - Software Systems Quality and Analysis Dept.

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In an era of dynamic change in space, Aerospace is addressing a generation of complex challenges. We operate the only federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) committed exclusively to the space enterprise. Our technical experts span every discipline of space-related science and engineering. Join our team and thrive in a career that matters to the world and you personally.

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an Associate Director for the Software Systems Quality and Analysis Department (SSQ&AD). This role assists the Director in managing technical staff and operations, as well as providing part-time technical support to department customers.

Key Functions
- Provide software quality engineering expertise and leadership to DoD, IC, and Civil Space customers
- Work with program offices and collaborate with other Aerospace organizations to staff projects with personnel possessing desired skills
- Ensure quality of work delivered to department customers
- Cultivate and expand existing service offerings to program offices; identify and create new service offerings as opportunities arise
- Stay abreast of software product and process innovations that facilitate software quality engineering and adapt them for customer use
- Assess staffing needs; hire and train to address the needs
- Assess staff performance and facilitate skills development; provide career guidance to staff members, including succession planning and mentoring
- Manage capital and overhead budgets
- Contribute to achieving department, subdivision, division, and corporate goals
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor degree in Computer Science; Software, Electrical or Industrial Engineering; or closely related engineering discipline
- 10 or more years of experience in developing and delivering software products is typical
- A strong technical background and a clearly demonstrated expertise in software engineering
- 10 or more years of experience in leadership capacity is typical
- Strong technical leadership skills as demonstrated by delivery of technical products
- Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills
- Excellent written communications skills demonstrated in technical reports or publications
- Ability to work diplomatically across organizations and tactfully advise decision makers
- A commitment to delivering on organizational goals
- Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
Preferred
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Industrial Engineering, or closely related engineering discipline
- Experience across the entire software lifecycle, from inception, through specification, design, construction, testing, deployment, and sustainment
- Strong technical background and clearly demonstrated expertise in a combination of software engineering roles, for example, flight software, ground systems software,software design and programming, software architecture, software estimation, software measurement and statistical analysis, software quality assurance, software testing, and software process modeling and improvement.
- Experience developing mission critical systems, working with multi-disciplined teams and large-scale software intensive systems.
- Experience working in program offices acquiring software-intensive systems
- Previous experience managing highly skilled, technical professionals
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:
- A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
- Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable)
- 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, regardless of whether you contribute
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Flexible spending accounts
- Relocation assistance (if applicable)
We are all unique, from diverse 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.

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What are The Aerospace Corporation Perks + Benefits

The Aerospace Corporation Benefits Overview

We work in a collaborative and inclusive environment with strong values focused on our mission, innovation, and people. We offer a comprehensive total rewards portfolio with a wide array of employee programs and services. From flexible work schedules to a 401k plan that's top of the industry, we provide the support you need to be your best self at work and at home.

Culture

Volunteer in local community

Aerospace conducts a variety of mentoring programs and community efforts, including STEM tours and partnering with colleagues in education, industry, and government.

Partners with nonprofits

Aerospace Cares offers opportunities for employees to volunteer their time or donate to the charity of their choice.

Open door policy

OKR operational model

Team based strategic planning

Flexible work schedule

Full-time employees can work either a standard eight-hour day or a 9/80 schedule with alternate Fridays off.

Remote work program

Aerospace offers complete and partial remote work for qualified positions.

Diversity

Documented equal pay policy

Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff

Highly diverse management team

With half our board being women or people of color, Aerospace is committed to a continuously more diverse and inclusive workforce.

Mandated unconscious bias training

Mean gender pay gap below 10%

Diversity employee resource groups

Aerospace ERGs were established to bring cultural awareness, enhance career development opportunities, and promote diversity. We currently have 8 ERGs.

Hiring practices that promote diversity

Health Insurance + Wellness

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Disability insurance

Company-paid short and long-term coverage; optional supplemental employee paid, long-term disability coverage available.

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Company-paid basic and occupational accident; optional supplemental employee-paid life and accident.

Pet insurance

Wellness programs

Team workouts

Mental health benefits

You and your household members are eligible for up to 5 free visits for each personal situation.

Financial & Retirement

401(K)

Employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire.

401(K) matching

Employees receive a total company paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions.

Performance bonus

Charitable contribution matching

Child Care & Parental Leave

Childcare benefits

Aerospace provides backup child care assistance as well as daycare discount programs.

Generous parental leave

Four weeks of company-paid leave when taken within the first twelve months of the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child.

Family medical leave

Adoption Assistance

Employees who adopt are eligible for the same 4 weeks of paid parental leave that employees who birth a child or have a foster placement get.

Return-to-work program post parental leave

Company sponsored family events

Vacation + Time Off

Generous PTO

Aerospace employees receive between 15 and 20 days per year of paid time off based on years of service.

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Full-time exempt employees receive unlimited sick time.

Office Perks

Commuter benefits

Aerospace has a commuter vanpool program, designated carpool parking, ride-matching services, bicycle commuting support, EV chargers, and public transportation reimbursement.

Company-sponsored happy hours

Happy hours are hosted at their team's discretion, but most teams go once a month.

Onsite office parking

We offer employees free on-site garage and non-garage parking.

Recreational clubs

Relocation assistance

Home-office stipend for remote employees

Onsite gym

Professional Development

Job training & conferences

Aerospace offers employees professional development opportunities like onsite training courses and the ability to attend job related conferences and seminars.

Tuition reimbursement

Lunch and learns

Promote from within

Mentorship program

Continuing education stipend

Continuing education available during work hours

When you attend any of the company hosted learning sessions, you are paid for those hours spent in class. Aerospace encourages employees to expand their skills by taking these courses.

Online course subscriptions available

Customized development tracks

Paid industry certifications