Director - Weather Remote Sensing Systems Office
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.
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The Electronics and Sensors Division (ESD) is a world-class engineering and scientific leader in electronics and remote sensing systems. Our staff includes subject matter experts across a broad range of disciplines including radio frequency;infrared; visibleand spectral sensors; sensor exploitation methods; analog and digital electronics; vehicle power systems; and space system electronic parts, materials, and processes. Our expertise, combined with sophisticated in-house laboratories, prototyping, modeling, and simulation capabilities, enables ESD to deliver innovative solutions to national space systems and civil customers.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead the Weather Remote Sensing Systems Office (WRSSO) by developing staff and technical capabilities in support of the weather and environmental remote sensing mission area for our civil and national security space customers.
- Provide technical, personnel, and organizational leadership for WRSSO
- Develop and lead the execution of an office strategy to grow agile and expert staff while increasing the office's value to current and future customers
- Maintain group focus on 1) end-to-end weather remote-sensing system performance modeling; 2) life-cycle expertise in sensors, data products, retrieval algorithms and data exploitation techniques; and 3) operational impact assessments for Civil and DoD weather/environmental satellite programs
- Anticipate customer future needs, understanding their hard problems, and developing novel capabilities and solutions
- Ensure a healthy organization by consistent engagement with staff on project status, business needs, mentoring, and professional career goals
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in science, mathematics, or engineering
- 10+ years or more of experience with remote-sensing systems
- Subject-matter expertise in at least one of the technical areas covered by the office: 1) electro-optical or microwave sensor phenomenology; 2) remote sensing techniques for weather, environmental, or other applications; 3) space-based sensor and space architecture concept modeling; 4) data exploitation techniques for remote sensing applications, and 5) application of weather and environmental data products for Civil and DoD customer needs
- Demonstrated ability to develop staff and lead multi-disciplinary teams
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Willing to travel domestically up to 20%
- This position requires a current and active Secret security clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance, which is issued by the US 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:
- Masters or Ph.D. from an accredited program in science, mathematics, or engineering
- Previous management experience including staff development, organizational planning, resource management, and cultivating customer relationships.
- Direct experience supporting Government programs in one or more of the five technical areas covered by the office
- Awareness of larger weather and environmental remote sensing mission area trends, key customers/stakeholders, and demonstrated success working across the enterprise
- A current and active Top Secret/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
Grade-Based Pay Range
(Min - Mid - Max)
$117,027 - $192,281 - $267,534
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 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 [email protected]. You can also review The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law andthe supplement, as well as thePay Transparency Policy Statement.