Engineering Manager – Machine Learning and Applied Artificial Intelligence

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.

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 data science Artificial Intelligence process improvement and software development to deliver responsive resilient high-performance software intensive systems to our Intelligence Community DoD and civilian customers.

The Engineering Manager of the Data Science Applications (DSA) section provides direction and coordination of the engineering and technical staff for advancing data science and artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) solutions. This position is a critical leadership role that coordinates technical assignments deliverable execution customer relationships career development technical consultation and overall direction. The Engineering Manager provides leadership to the DDAR section and contributes to technical projects that solve customer problems.

Work Model

This is a full-time position based in Colorado Springs CO El Segundo CA or Chantilly VA

What Youll Be Doing

• Provides task planning schedule and labor estimates for proposed technical work of resources needs and capabilities. Provides inputs for budgetary planning.

• Participates in day-to-day technical activities and task accomplishments. Monitors and evaluates processes techniques and performance. Reviews documentation and delivery of services.

• Works closely with customers to coordinate tasking report progress resolve technical issues and assure project success. Initiates and coordinates exchanges of technical information with other work groups and organizations. Prepares written and oral reports of organizations activities issues and accomplishments to higher management subordinates and teaming organizations.

• Recommends staffing needs reassignments transfers and terminations. Recommends andassistsevaluation of potential staff additions. Conducts performance reviews recommends performance improvements career development and promotional actions.

• Implements policies practices and operating processes and recommends changes and improvements to supervision. Responsible for compliance with security monitoring processes and recommendations.

• Participates in inter-organizational team assignments and educational activities.

• Identifiesopportunities foradditional expanded and new business. Aids in the evaluation and pursuit of new business opportunities.

• Supervises and provides technical direction to engineering and engineering support staff involved in design and development efforts on shorter-range or discrete product outputs.
• Assigns specific task responsibilities to engineering and support personnel to achieve work schedule requirements. Specifiesmonitors and evaluates techniques and operating procedures.

What You Need to be Successful

MinimumRequirements:

• Bachelors degree inSTEM with emphasis inData Science Computer ScienceElectrical or Computer EngineeringPhysics Mathematicsor related field(s)

• 6or more yearsof increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience.

as a data scientist machine learning engineer or AI/ML researcher in any domain

• Proven ability to lead and mentor team members while providing clear direction

• Experience with and understanding of machine learning and artificial intelligence software engineering and statistics

• Proven ability to take initiative and successfully complete tasks lead complex technical projects and collaborate effectively.

• Ability toestablishand maintain effective working relationships with all levels of customers and corporate staff.
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn and apply new technical skills.
• This position requires ability to obtain andmaintaina security clearance which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship isrequiredto obtain a security clearance

How You Can Stand Out

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

• An advanced degree from a recognized institution inan appropriate technicaldiscipline.
• Strong background in software development algorithms Data Science Machine Learning andComputer Vision.
• Broad exposure to the Machine Learning needs of Aerospace program offices and commercial customer base.
• Strong background with tools and techniques for ingesting distilling organizingextractingand interpreting meaning from large and complex data sets.
• Experience in leading large sets of diverse teams toaccomplishdifficult applied AI goals in the DoD enterprise

• Demonstrated contributions toopen-sourcesoftware repositories (githubkaggle etc.)

• Active security clearance

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.

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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 310.336.5432 or by emailat .You can also reviewKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.