Section Manager - Software Implementation and Integration

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.

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 Software Implementation and Integration Department (SIID) seeks a creative and enthusiastic Engineering Manager to lead a team of software engineers, focused on AI, cloud-native and data application development, passionate about evaluating, building, deploying, and managing modern applications for the space mission. 

The Engineering Manager will supervise multiple early career and mid-level staff members while also directly making use of Software Engineering concepts, principles, practices, and tools to perform prototyping, analysis, requirements definition, and verification in support of development for space and defense mission. This technical leader will mentor staff, especially in the focus areas of professional and career development, teamwork collaboration, technical problem-solving, and customer engagement.

If you are an energetic individual who takes the initiative, focuses on helping teams develop advanced technologies and frameworks, and can guide while providing technical and career development advice to all staff members, then this role is ideal for you!

Work Model

This is a full-time position based in Chantilly, Va which is 100% onsite

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead technical teams and contribute to technical tasks.  
• Develop staff through performance management, evaluation, coaching, mentoring and promotional actions.
• Mentor junior developers to effectively engage with customers and teammates on best practices for software architecture, design, requirements, development, and integration.

• Coordinate with customers to determine tasking, planning, report progress, and resolve technical issues, to improve tasking coordination and ensure project success.
• Interface with program office and government customers, other corporate support organizations, as well as other ETG departments to include finding opportunities for additional, expanded, or new business.  

• Build a talented organization through recruiting, hiring, and on-boarding new staff.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM, with an emphasis in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field(s)  
• At least 6-8 years of experience in software engineering.
• 2+ years of technical leadership or people management experience
• Ability to establish and develop effective working relationships with all levels of customers and corporate staff
• Experience in software technologies such as Full Stack, DevOps, AI, or cloud technologies like microservices and containers.
• Experience with at least two different programming languages (e.g. Java, Python, C/C++.) 
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and able to manage multiple simultaneous tasks
• Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site  if required.   
• 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 STEM with an emphasis in Computer Science or other sciences/engineering discipline.

• Extensive experience with successfully developing new capabilities
• Experience in hiring, mentoring, training, and development of personnel
• Knowledge and understanding of corporate policies and practices and organizational structure
• Demonstrated experience leading development teams, coordinating complex technical tasks among team members, and translating customer needs into viable instructions for developers.

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)

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 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 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, 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 peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.