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.

Responsibilities
Provides direction and coordination for activities of subordinate staff. Coordinates organization activities and operations with line management and counterpart organizations and participates in day-to-day accomplishment of organization’s tasks.

Key Functions

• Planning and leading analysis using project management and collaboration software applications for workflow management
• Establishing goals consistent with management's vision and objectives
• Developing and executing strategic planning for continuous improvement in customer satisfaction and expanding the customer base
• Standardizing lab processes, operating procedures and lab operations to support all customers with defined operations, including schedule and task charging expectations
• Conducting staff performance assessment and making recommendations for career development
• Developing and maintaining strong and effective working relations with other corporate organizations, internal and external customers, and contractors
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement of capabilities, operating procedures, and infrastructure processes

Required

• Degree from an accredited university in an appropriate technical discipline
• 8 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience
• Working knowledge of electronic parts, materials & processes failure analysis tools and methods
• Demonstrated technical leadership and strong interpersonal skills to interact with peers, internal and external customers, and contractor representatives
• Working knowledge of software tools for agile project management and collaboration
• Demonstrated ability to clearly define technical tasks, form and lead technical teams, establish priorities and motivate outstanding performance
• Current Top Secret Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (TS/SCI) clearance or the ability to obtain one (US citizenship required)
• Ability to travel required: up to 30%.

Preferred

• Advanced degree in an appropriate technical discipline from a recognized institution
• Extensive knowledge of software tools for agile project management and collaboration Program office or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience in a supervisory role developing staff and facilitating their efforts toward identifying requirements to exceed customer expectations
• Extensive knowledge of tools and methods for failure analysis of spacecraft parts, materials & processes
• Current Top Secret Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (TS/SCI) clearance
• Basic knowledge of systems engineering processes and supporting mission assurance disciplines for national security space
• Demonstrated ability to meet administrative, budgetary and technical constraints, and schedules