Director - Software, Immersive Technology & Visualization

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.
An exciting opportunity awaits a new leader of Aerospace's Engineering Applications Department (EAD), a dynamic organization which builds immersive software and hardware prototypes to support civil, commercial, and national security space programs. From animations and desktop applications to immersive technologies, EAD creates unique visual experiences aimed at providing advanced visualizations to aid decision makers in understanding critical data on operationally relevant timelines.
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.
Work Model

• This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA offering a hybrid work model that combines 4 regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow.

What you'll be doing

• Develop and execute organizational strategies aligned with corporate and customer objectives

• Collaborate with customers and subject matter experts to project future customer needs and proactively acquire funding to develop capabilities to meet those needs

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with peer organizations, and a broad base of customers

• Develop an organizational culture that promotes innovation, diversity, and inclusion

• Manage budgets and procure required hardware and software

• Provide quality control to ensure that organizational products are of the highest quality

• Provide written and verbal briefings and recommendations to senior Aerospace leadership

• Evaluate staff performance and provide frequent, constructive feedback

• Serve as an individual technical contributor and technical project lead as needed

What you need to be successful
Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM majors such as Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or related technical disciplines.

• 10 or more years of progressively responsible professional engineering/scientific experience

• Consistent track record of establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all levels of contractors, customers, management, and corporate staff

• Strong technical reputation and track record of technical achievement

• Technical breadth and demonstrated learning agility

• Experience building and leading cross-organizational teams

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated track record of developing people through mentoring and training

• Experience in managing people and projects in at least one of the following domains: software development; DevOps; AR/VR technologies; UI/UX design & development

• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI clearance, which is issued by the U.S. Government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

• Ability to travel occasionally to domestic work locations or customer sites ( 20%)

How you can stand out :
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or related subject area from a recognized institution

• Direct mission system experience in one of more of the following: GEOINT, missile warning/missile tracking/missile defeat, satellite communications, command and control, PNT, launch systems, multi-domain end-to-end effects chains, civil space systems (NASA, NOAA)

• Understanding of Web frameworks and Object-Oriented Programming principles and design patterns to guide architectural decisions

• Experience with data science technology & applications (AI, ML, GAI); distributed simulation frameworks; cloud technology

• Active Top Secret or SCI clearance or current ( 4 years old) Sole Source Background Investigation (SSBI)

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)
$168,200 - $252,400
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 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 [email protected]. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.