Director, Mission Engineering

The Aerospace Corporation

. Develop and execute the department vision, enhancing corporate capabilities for customer architecture, systems-of-systems, and enterprise decisions .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $168,200 - $252,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex technical tasks within aerospace systems engineering. Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans while fostering innovation and collaboration across organizations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Engineering10+ Years Experience Leading Engineering TeamsCurrent TS/SCI ClearanceProject Management SkillsInterpersonal And Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringTechnical Task ManagementPerformance ManagementProject PlanningProblem SolvingData AnalysisResource AllocationMission EngineeringArchitecture ConceptualizationPerformance Improvement

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCollaborationTime ManagementAdaptability

Industry Keywords

AerospaceSystems-Of-SystemsEnterprise DecisionsSpace SystemsGround SystemsLaunch SystemsAcquisitionOperationsCross-Functional TeamsCustomer Impact

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute the department vision, enhancing corporate capabilities for customer architecture, systems-of-systems, and enterprise decisions
Scale department capabilities through recruiting, onboarding, performance management, mentoring, and coaching
Leverage expertise across Aerospace and incorporate best practices in enterprise systems engineering
Manage staff performance reviews, resource allocation, personnel management, performance improvements, career development, personnel actions, and awards
Serve as primary contact for program office inquiries
Define problem spaces, develop implementation plans, and identify personnel based on expertise
Foster innovation and collaboration and maintain relationships with peer organizations
Lead multidisciplinary analyst and project teams
Identify new partnerships for mission engineering growth and customer impact
Coordinate complex technical tasks among customers and ensure quality and accuracy of work products
Collaborate with subdivision leadership to cultivate an effective national organization
Lead architecture conceptualization, assessment, analysis, and mission engineering activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, physics, operations research, mathematics, or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and equivalent technical experience
Typically 10 or more years demonstrated experience leading engineering studies and analysis teams, managing/coordinating complex technical tasks among team members, and translating customer needs into actionable tasks for analysts
Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary teams involving system design, acquisition and/or operations in space systems, ground systems, launch systems, or operations
Experience in hiring, supervising, developing, mentoring, and inspiring staff
Proven ability to initiate and lead project teams, develop project plans, identify high-impact deliverables, and manage schedule commitments
Exceptional time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and to lead cross-functional teams
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present methods and results effectively
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt quickly to change, manage ambiguity, and demonstrate initiative under pressure
Ability to travel approximately 15-25% of the time
Current and active TS/SCI clearance
Ability to pass a CI Polygraph
U.S. citizenship required to obtain a security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

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