Software Architecture and Engineering Department Director

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.

At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration - to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.

Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD)staff couple the latest in information system technologies, such as elastic compute clouds, containerization, microservices, real-time operating systems, and visualization frameworks, with expertise in cyber security, software architecture, software engineering, process improvement, and software development to deliver responsive, resilient, high-performance software intensive systems to our IC, DoD, and civilian customers. This is a technical leadership position that plays essential role in influencing the state of software architecture and software engineering practice.

Software Engineering Subdivision is seeking an Director for the Software Architecture and Engineering Department. (Department Director - Software Architecture Engineering). This role will provides leadership, planning, and direction of technical office staff and operations. Assigns resources, determines staffing needs, and coordinates activities and operations among subordinate units.Communicates and coordinates activities to counterpart organizations, management, and customers.

Work Model

This position will be a 100% onsite work model and required El Segundo, CA.

What You'll Be Doing

• Partnering with the Software Engineering subdivision (SES) management team to provide engineering resources and expertise to SES customers
• Providing senior technical guidance to the Software Architecture and Engineering Department
• Advising SES staff and customer regarding acquisition strategies and program decisions considering software architecture and software engineering risks
• Collaborating with Aerospace program systems directors and SES management to provide technical support to programs to advance both program and Aerospace corporate goals
• Collaborating with SES and department staff to identify, develop, apply, and amplify software architecture and software engineering methods considering customer needs
• Hiring, managing performance, and mentoring of Aerospace technical staff

What You Need to be Successful - Department Director - Software Architecture Engineering

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM, emphasis in disciplines such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Science
• Proven expertise in technical leadership and extensive experience managing geographically distributed teams
• 12 or more years of experience in software development and/or software architecture
• Over 4 years of experience in people management and leadership roles
• Familiarity of key principles and technical approach related to Development, Security, and Operations
• An established robust technical foundation coupled with clearly demonstrated expertise in software architecture and engineering.
• Distinguished record of technical leadership with a proven ability to drive impactful results
• Proven expertise and skills in providing strategic counsel to decision makers with tact and professionalism.
• A commitment to delivering on organizational goals
• This position requires an Active TS/SCI Security Clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a TS/SCI clearance

How You Can Stand Out

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

• Experience developing software intensive systems and software architecture reasoning on programs where DevSecOps has been adopted
• Firsthand experience with implementing process improvement change, including the migration from waterfall approaches to DevSecOps
• Software Architecture expertise, with an emphasis on architecture reasoning in the use of open source, cloud native applications and services, embedded flight systems, and the migration of legacy systems and emerging technologies and software engineering practice
• Experience and expertise managing geographically dispersed workforce

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll 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)

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 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 ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review Know Your Rights : Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.