Forge Technical Lead, Cloud & Software Engineering

The Aerospace Corporation

Aurora, CO, USA
Base: $132,900 - $199,300 annually; bonus/equity: ...
12+ years leading ground systems teams
Cloud-native architecture engineering experience
Ts/sci security clearance required
The role involves leading key aspects of the FORGE acquisition lifecycle from ground system design through operations acceptance for the Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution program

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading key aspects of the FORGE acquisition lifecycle from ground system design through operations acceptance for the Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution program.
  • Candidates must possess a current TS/SCI security clearance and U.S. citizenship to support critical national security space missions.
  • The position offers a competitive annual salary range of $132,900 to $199,300 along with comprehensive benefits including a company-paid 401(k) contribution.

Matching Summary

The role involves leading key aspects of the FORGE acquisition lifecycle from ground system design through operations acceptance for the Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution program.

Salary

Base: $132,900 - $199,300 annually; Bonus/Equity: Variable pay program available; Benefits: Comprehensive health care, 401(k) up to 12%, paid holidays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years leading ground systems teams
  • Cloud-native architecture engineering experience
  • TS/SCI security clearance required
  • Integration of development and operations
  • Mission-critical system security expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Agile workflow management with Jira
  • Experience with next-generation OPIR systems
  • Trusted relationship building with government customers
  • Mentoring multidisciplinary technical teams
  • End-to-end mission capability delivery

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science
  • Minimum 12 years of relevant leadership experience
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Proven track record in cloud infrastructure evolution

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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