Section Manager- Emerging Embedded Systems
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.
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 highly-trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance, navigation, and controls; robotics; electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; orbital mechanics; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments.
Within VSD, the Embedded Control Systems Department (ECSD) focuses on flight computers, flight software, cube sat development, and embedded system architecture while supporting a variety of independent R&D efforts in robotics, automation, and distributed systems. Our multidisciplinary staff provides technical oversight throughout the flight software development process, from requirements definition to day-of-launch and on-orbit operations. We develop high-fidelity closed-loop hardware and software testbeds to test the software, and to assess its readiness for flight. In addition, we develop and test real-time embedded software for picosats, drones, and other emerging technologies. The Engineering Manager for the Emerging Embedded Systems section is a key leadership position. As the new section manager, you will provide leadership and help facilitate and encourage the culture of innovation within the department, ensuring the capabilities and expertise needed to support Aerospace Corporation's current and future customers. This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA.
What You’ll Be Doing
S/he will lead, manage, and staff the section in support of the department's expanding projects focusing on Space Vehicle Embedded System Development and Testing, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Simulation Development, Flight Computer Hardware/Software Integration, and on-orbit mission support
You will be supporting and leading multidisciplinary projects across multiple departments to meet customer and mission requirements
Plans and executes strategies that lead to new or sustained business and customers
Develop plan to strengthen department’s capabilities in the following focus areas: avionics and/or emulated avionics hardware-in-the-loop simulation; software-in-the-loop simulation; simulated vehicle environments and dynamics; flight code validation; anomaly identification and resolution; common hardware/software interfaces; and other emerging embedded architecture and design concepts
You should have strong people management skills which includes: training, motivating and directing employees to optimize workplace productivity and promote professional growth
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent
Typically, (8) years of applicable professional, educational and/or management experience is required
Management experience covering staff supervision, task definition and execution, planning and goal development, the ability to direct administrative as well as technical personnel, and success interacting with diverse groups and individuals
Experience with CubeSats development and integration
Experience with embedded development and troubleshooting with various hardware/software architectures such as PIC, ARM, QEMU/ARM emulation, Xilinx SoC systems and QEMU emulation, and O/S FreeRTOS and Yocto linux
Knowledge of C/C++ and Object-Oriented Programming
Experience and ability to keep up with the state-of-the-art in flight and embedded systems software practices and hardware advancements
This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US 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 a STEM field or equivalent is preferred
(12) or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience
Experience in development of Software-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop simulations
Experience in launch vehicles and satellites flight software testing and development
Experience in tracking or monitoring critical support technologies related to flight and embedded systems software and high-performance computing
Strong leadership abilities and skills to include, but not be limited to, strategic thinking, operational execution, command presence, organizational positioning, personal and interpersonal communication, and history of resolving issues/problems
Experience working with various Aerospace and U.S. government space program offices
Experience writing technical reports and giving technical presentations
The ability to obtain and maintain an Active security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is highly preferred
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.