Associate Director - (On-Site)

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.
Main mission - the disciplines of communications, networking, and PNT (Position, Navigation, and Timing) in support of space missions, along with their enabling technologies, are the domain of the Communication Technologies and Engineering Division (CTED). CTED projects comprise all aspects, from architectures to prototypes to implementation, theoretical to hands-on. Our engineers work directly with corporate and U.S. Government customers to ensure robust and resilient communications.
We are seeking to hire a Associate Director to support The Communication Electronics Department (CED). As the Associate Director in CED, you will provide managerial and technical leadership to a staff of engineers and technicians, as well as support a multitude of US government, civil, commercial, and international customers.
*This role will be supported 100% onsite daily in El Segundo, CA.
What You'll Be Doing
Job Summary:

• Establish the organization's objectives, strategy and goals and communicate them to staff, management, and interfacing matrix organizations.
• Seek and identify opportunities for additional, expanded and new business and assist higher management in the evaluation and pursuit of new opportunities
• Interface with department customers and direct organizational resources to effectively respond to their support requirements
• Assemble and direct teams to analyze, define, and satisfy customer needs from available resources.
• Propose internal research and development efforts
• Maintain and grow department laboratory capabilities
• Hire new staff
• Other managerial duties include staff tasking, staff performance assessment, and development budgeting for capital and overhead
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed

What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, related engineering or physics discipline
• Minimum of 8-years of progressively responsible microwave/RF engineering and project experience; 2+ years experience in a supervisory or project leadership role is required
• Knowledgeable technical experience in the following microwave electronics and communication systems areas:
  • Microwave engineering theory and design, include some signals analysis
  • Microwave measurement instrumentation
  • Fabrication of microwave circuits and units
• Demonstrated team leadership, customer responsiveness, creativity in problem-solving and addressing teaming/interpersonal challenges, ability to rapidly grasp new concepts, and excellent written/verbal communication skills
• Willing to travel domestically approx.10 - 15%
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI 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 from an accredited program in electrical engineering, related engineering or physics discipline
• Over 12 years of experience in Microwave/RF communication systems
• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• Previous line or team management experience and Aerospace Corp program office experience
• Experience automating test equipment with MATLAB or Python
• Transitioning internal research and design projects to product development
• Technical experience in the following communication systems areas: TWTAs, microwave transmitters and receivers, time-domain measurements
• Proficiency using any microwave simulation programs such as ADS, AWR Microwave Office, HFSS, as well as Matlab or Python

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 - Mid - Max)
$110,700 - $159,030 - $207,360
Pay Basis: Annual
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.