Director- Houston Regional Vehicle Systems Office
Director- Houston Regional Vehicle Systems Office
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Job Description
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.
Job Summary
The Vehicle Systems Division (VSD) sits at the center of the ideas and data behind current and future systems supplying innovative research and development; technical evaluations during the acquisition process; conceptual and detailed design; assembly integration and test; and operational support. Comprised primarily of highlytrained mechanical and aerospace engineers VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance navigation and controls; robotics; electromechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; orbital mechanics; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments.
The Houston Regional Vehicle Systems Office will provide direct technical expertise to a variety of program offices with a focus on enabling timely technical support and engagement with customers in the Houston area. The office will represent the parent Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) and collaborate with other ETG managers to develop and execute strategies aligned with Aerospace and customer objectives.These efforts will include support from ETG organizations across the nation to ensure that the highest quality results are provided to customers.
As the Director Multidisciplinary Engineer you will provide management and leadership in these high priority growth areas and provide technical support to local and national customers within their area of technical expertise.
Work Model
This is a fulltime position based at NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston TX which requires 100 onsite work.
What Youll Be Doing
Represent and facilitate Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) technical capabilities to current and future program offices and customers in the Houston region
Define and pursue high value opportunities for additional expanded and new business and collaborate with other ETG managers to develop and execute development and growth strategies aligned with Aerospace and customer objectives
Provide leadership in the development and local of the corporations National ETG strategy with regular status to ETG senior management and close coordination with program office management teams
Actively communicate and coordinate with counterpart organizations management and customers to ensure timely highquality development and delivery of strategies analyses risk assessmentsand recommendations
Set organization structure determine onsite technical expertise recruit high quality technical staff relevant to customer needs and provide leadership planning direction and managerial oversight to technical staff
Provide regional management and act as a resource and liaison for the support collaboration and overall cohesiveness of all ETG staff in the Houston region
Cultivate a sense of ETG community and develop an organizational culture that champions innovation with specific focus on developing new approaches techniques and products consistent with an agile and growing organization
Execute the full range of daytoday management tasks including monitoring staff workload and schedules coordinating technical positions hardware and software procurements budget control personnel management including development and mentoring providing critical feedback succession planning salary and promotion actions and quality control
Monitor and direct the organizations security processes compliance and safety awareness
What you need to be successful
Minimum requirements:
Bachelors degree in a STEM field or equivalent is required
10 or more years of applicable professional industry experience is required
Demonstrated technical leadership in the design and development of vehicle subsystems or systems
Broad knowledge of the technical functions of the Engineering and Technology Group(ETG)
Proven track record of offering technical support in complex environments multiprogram multiagency involving customers program offices engineering support and contractors
Experience in a leadership role with proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of program office contractors customers and corporate staff
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for interactions with management program offices customers contractors and colleagues
You should have strong people management skills which includes: training motivating and directing employees to optimize workplace productivity and promote professional growth
Willingness to occasionally travel and support customer needs approximately 20 (as required)
Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is 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 a STEM field or equivalent is strongly preferred
Demonstrated technical leadership with a strong background in one of the following areas: vehicle systems propulsion systems avionics or software systems engineering
Prior management experience is strongly preferred to be successful in this role
Experience with Human Space Flight
Facility planning and procurement of hardware and software experience is preferred
Proven ability to interact with high level customer and Aerospace leadership
Demonstrated experience and interactions within ETG and Program Office or equivalent
A current secret security clearance which is issued by the U.S. government is strongly preferred. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
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 industryleading 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 companypaid 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 310.336.5432 or by emailat .You can also reviewKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegalas well as thePay Transparency Policy Statement.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
