Tracking Architecture Performance Department, Section Manager

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nations 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 youll be part of a special collection of problem solvers thought leaders and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) integrates Aerospaces strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise applying a broad range of engineering disciplines to a dynamic portfolio of programs customers and national challenges. The division spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment and the application of space and space-enabled capabilities

TAPD is part of EEDs Integrated Performance Subdivision (IPS). It conducts model-based analyses of tracking performance across architecture scenarios in both nominal and contested operating environments. The department supports customers through concept development engineering analysis algorithm development and evaluation of tracking performance for Radar Electro-Optical (EO) Infrared (IR) Electronic Warfare (EW) space domain awareness (SDA) and missile warning/missile tracking (MW/MT) for single-INT and multi-INT architectures.

TAPD mission focus includes missile defense SDA and surveillance architectures. Modeling simulation and analysis (MS&A) products developed by TAPD include architecture evaluations what-if analyses and the development tuning and optimization of multi-sensor tracking algorithms. TAPD work helps decision-makers understand system performance identify gaps assess vulnerability and resiliency and improve architectural designs.

The Section Manager role encompasses technical responsibilities project management and talent management. This position works closely with and reports directly to the department Director. On the technical side the Section Manager provides expertise and capabilities to support customers in modeling simulation and analysis (MS&A) of space air and ground-based systems of systems dedicating at least 50% of their time to direct technical project management the Section Manager serves as a key point of contact providing oversight to ensure deliverables are completed on time and meet quality standards. For talent management the Section Manager leads hiring and supports team development through training and performance evaluations. Additionally the Section Manager builds and nurtures collaboration within the department and across other engineering teams to ensure mission success.

Work Model:

This position is onsite at El Segundo Colorado Springs Huntsville or Chantilly with some limited hybrid (telework) opportunities.

Your technical responsibilities will include:

• Translate program office needs into modeling simulation and analysis project plans and tasks.

• Initiate and participate in collaboration opportunities across program offices and interdisciplinary technical organizations to develop innovative solutions and optimal efficiencies.

• Develop modeling and simulation products to answer various customer questions regarding tracking performance in the context of various nominal and contested scenarios

• Develop and present briefings and reports for program offices and customers.

• Use and contribute to the development of in-house and commercial- and government-off-the-shelf engineering software tools and analysis products.

Your project management responsibilities will include:

• Provide day-to-day oversight and technical guidance into the work done in your section

• Identify coordinate and assign work activities to direct reports and facilitate timely completion of these efforts.

• Effectively communicate and manage conflict and competing priorities.

• Build and maintain a strong base of customers and collaborators for the section

• Review section work products for quality and accuracy.

Your talent management responsibilities will include:

• Develop staff through formal and informal performance management evaluation mentoring/coaching and tasking.

• Lead full-time staff and student intern recruiting hiring and onboarding efforts.

• Promote sharing and exchange of knowledge and information

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in engineering (aerospace astronautical mechanical or software) computer science physics mathematics or closely related technical field from an accredited school.

• 6 years of progressively more responsible engineering experience.

• Experience with tracking architectures sensing phenomenology and various nominal and contested scenario concepts.

• Experience Python C or other programing languages.

• Current TS/SCI Clearance.

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• An advanced degree in applicable STEM areas.

• Experience as a technical/project lead in end-to-end enterprise-level analysis and understanding of mission concepts including space domain awareness missile warning/tracking or other contested environments.

• Expertise with the following: tracking algorithms surveillance architectures multi-phenomenology sensing and kill-chain interdependencies.

• Experience with Modern software development methodologies tools processes and hardware distributed frameworks automated workflows with CI/CD and cloud computing

• Experience in a people management role.

• Current Top Secret/SCI Clearance with polygraph and/or special programs access.

• Ability to form and lead highly productive intra- and inter- organizational teams.

• Ability to work in a dynamic environment under ambiguous and fluctuating customer expectations.

• Ability to identify prioritize and delegate tasks.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of customers staff and management chain.

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

$159400.00 - $239200.00

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee regardless of level and role can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

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 various backgrounds and all walks of life yet one thing bonds all of us to each otherthe 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 equalopportunity employer. 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 colorreligiongeneticinformation 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 youre 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 View phone number on drjobpro.com or by emailat .You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

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