The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Director to lead the Visible and Infrared Sensor Systems Department within the Mission Payloads Division
Job Summary
The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Director to lead the Visible and Infrared Sensor Systems Department within the Mission Payloads Division.
This role requires leading a multidisciplinary team focused on electro-optical space sensors, including concept definition, design, and integration.
Candidates must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship to support national security space customers.
Matching Summary
The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Director to lead the Visible and Infrared Sensor Systems Department within the Mission Payloads Division.
Salary
Base: $185,100 - $277,600 annually; Bonus/Equity: Variable pay program for exceptional contributions; Benefits: Comprehensive health care, 401(k) up to 12%, relocation assistance
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
10 years remote sensing systems experience
Top Secret SCI clearance required
Electro-optical sensor system design expertise
Focal plane array characterization knowledge
Budget management for lab operations
US citizenship mandatory
Nice-to-have
Advanced STEM degree preferred
Experience managing high-performing teams
Proven ability to grow organizational culture
Strategic partnership development skills
Optical sensor modeling experience
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in STEM field
10+ years remote sensing systems experience
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
U.S. citizenship required
Experience with heavy lab testing space qualified hardware