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.
Grow your career internally at Aerospace. Our best talent comes from within!
Aerospace’s Software Engineering Subdivision plays a key role in helping our customer realize and transition industry-leading solutions by delivering software development prototypes, cloud-based solutions, and methodologies for our Civilian, DoD, and Intelligence community partners.
We are seeking a Section Manager (Manager - Software Architecture Engineering and Cloud Computing Architecture) for the Software Tools and Integration section of the Software Tools and Assurance Department. This person will work directly with our internal and external customers to integrate diverse Aerospace knowledge and leverage the latest technologies to address their toughest challenges. The Section Manager will lead and manage an impactful team of software developers proficient in all areas related to software development. More specifically, this individual will be managing a team providing tool evaluation of Open Source and COTS offerings, analysis of alternatives, prototyping efforts, guidance regarding Agile and DevSecOps processes, and the development or migration of applications targeting cloud infrastructure. The extensive use of the latest software stacks and virtualization technologies will be key in supporting these activities.
This position is predominately onsite in El Segundo, CA with a hybrid work model that supports some remote work.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Work with the Director in establishing Department’s objectives and goals and communicate them to staff, management, and interfacing matrix organizations
- Supports the overall direction to department’s technical programs and ensures department’s capabilities are effectively applied to needs of customers programs
- Assign and coordinate work activities within organization, monitor workload, progress, and schedules
- Participate as part of Software Engineering Subdivision (SES) management team in determining organization’s structure and staffing
- Participates in budget planning and allocation of resources to meet needs of the department and larger subdivision
- Seek and identify new opportunities for the department and coordinate with higher management to prioritize new pursuits consistent with corporate practices, goals, and objectives
- Hire, mentor, and develop staff in collaboration with leadership and the immediate management chain to guide employee career progression
- Conduct staff performance reviews and recommend performance improvement goals, career development, salary, and promotion actions; establishes staffing needs and recommends reassignments, training, transfers, and other staff deployments; assists other supervisors in evaluation, mentoring, and assignment of staff
- Engaging in matrix support planning at the Subdivision level to ensure skills are available to meet customer needs
- Cooperate and frequently communicate with customer, building reciprocal working relationships with diverse associates across Aerospace and customer base
- Understand the drivers of change and actively contribute to adaptations at the local/team level
- Be able to identify roadblocks and modify existing approaches to achieve greater efficiency and effectivity
What You Need to be Successful - Manager - Software Architecture Engineering and Cloud Computing Architecture
Minimum Requirements:
- BS degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related technical field.
- 8 or more years of industry work experience.
- Experience in project management
- Experience in software development and experience as a technical lead
- Ability to form and lead technical analysis teams and scope projects
- Familiarity with National Security Space systems, Department of Defense, civil, commercial space systems, or advanced space technologies
- Proven ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external customers
- Track record demonstrating the ability to build an environment of teamwork and develop/grow an organization by providing consistent mentoring, coaching, and training opportunities
- Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for interactions at all organizational levels
- This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. 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:
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field from a recognized institution
- Familiarity in multiple areas associated with National Security Space systems, Department of Defense, civil, commercial space systems, and advanced space technologies
- Familiarity with satellite ground systems, operations, and launch
- Familiarity with the software development methodologies and cloud frameworks at the enterprise level
- Experience with and understanding of Aerospace and customer business processes
- Experience working with the Aerospace Engineering matrix
- Proven commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
- Current and active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
What Being a Leader at Aerospace Looks Like
Operates Strategically:
- Cultivates an understanding of how people and teams contribute to our strategic objectives
- Promotes sharing and exchange of knowledge and information enterprise-wide
- Considers financial impact and enterprise implications when generating solutions and making decisions
Leads Change:
- Aligns individuals and teams around a common purpose or change
- Pivots with agility when circumstances change
- Communicates about future possibilities and corporate priorities in a positive way
Engages with Impact:
- Collaborates across the organization to achieve optimal solutions and efficiencies
- Effectively communicates and manages conflict and competing priorities
- Identifies and prepares talent for new and different experiences
Fosters Innovation
- Creates a learning environment where it is safe and encouraged to share diverse perspectives, ideas and feedback
- Encourages experimentation and pursues new ways of doing things
Delivers Results:
- Trusts, empowers and effectively delegates to team members
- Delivers candid and timely feedback to optimize people and team performance
- Holds oneself and team accountable for results and demonstrating leadership competency model behaviors
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)
$103,300 - $159,200
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:
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Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
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Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
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Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
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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
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Flexible spending accounts
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Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
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Relocation assistance
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Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
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Education assistance programs
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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.