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 Cyber and Engineering Principal Director is responsible for providing technical and programmatic leadership to Enterprise Cyber and Engineering efforts across Air Force and Space Force programs.

As a manager, the Principal Director assigns resources, determines staffing needs, and coordinates activities and operations among staff; communicates and coordinates activities to counterpart organizations, management, and customers.  The position requires remote management of personnel.  The organization supports multiple customer organizations including the SMC CIO (SMC/ECC) and the SMC Enterprise Engineering organizations.  The organization supports the CIO in providing support to programs across the Center for Program Protection and the Engineering organization in conducting Independent Technical Risk Assessments for SMC programs, assisting with frequency spectrum management and orbital debris.

The organization also supports Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division (CCSD) at Lackland AFB, Texas in the development of secure cryptographic solutions and Air Combat Command, Headquarters Cyber Capability Center at Scott AFB, Illinois to validate requirements and guide programs requiring National Security Agency (NSA) certified crypto.

The selected candidate will interface with multiple Government personnel across the diverse customer base and will work in close cooperation with Aerospace, SETA, SE&I and development contractor personnel. The selected candidate will be expected to provide proactive support to the customer and cultivate productive working relationships in a fast-paced multi-organizational environment. The position requires some travel.

Key Functions

• Manage a geographically diverse team consistent with corporate practices, goals and objectives.  Provide leadership for setting goals and direction, monitor progress and provide feedback through performance review process for staff development. Plan, organize and manage tasks and projects for the organization in an efficient and effective manner

• Provide systems engineering and subject matter expert support to space system cybersecurity, defensive cyber operations, cryptographic device development, orbital debris and spectrum management

• Establish organization structure and staffing. Recommend budgets, allocate resources, and establishes priorities. Report organization technical activities, issues, and accomplishments to upper management, subordinates, and customers

• Provide proactive support to customers to identify high value work for the organization, translate customer requests into technical priorities and plan and manage the team accordingly

• Lead outreach and coordination across the corporation with program and architecture counterparts on program protection strategy for the enterprise to provide enhanced space mission protection and assurance

• Lead and sponsor activities in collaboration with ETG to advance tools and technologies to fill gaps in space systems cybersecurity and encryption, defensive cyber operations, spectrum management and debris

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate technical discipline from a recognized institution

• Substantial experience in a managerial role with proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of contractors, customers, and corporate staff

• Demonstrated technical leadership, mature judgement and strong interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated organizational skills in planning and managing tasks, projects and personnel

• Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies, approval processes and defensive cyber operations

• Demonstrated experience in building and leading teams with diverse skills mix

• Demonstrated outstanding oral and written communication skills

• Current SCI access and current SSBI, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

Preferred

• 15 or more years of progressively responsible professional engineering/scientific experience

• Advanced technical degree in engineering, science or math

• Previous Aerospace management experience

• Familiarity with agile and DevSecOps processes

• Current or ability to obtain SAP accesses

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.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. 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 310.336.5432 or by email at [email protected]. You can also review The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law and the supplement, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.