Flight Controls Manager

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.
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; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments.
The Flight Control Section of the Guidance Analysis Department provides support for launch vehicle, missile systems, and missile defense systems for a wide range of customers including the Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC), the Missile Defense Agency, and other civil customers (e.g. NASA). We are looking for a Flight Controls Section Manager (Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer) to provide technical leadership, mentoring, and career guidance for members of the section.
Work Model
This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA, offering a hybrid work model that combines (4) regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow.
What You'll Be Doing

• Promoting the use and application of advanced flight control techniques for analysis and simulation of GNC systems
• Fostering the creation and use of new tools to sustain and advance section expertise
• Providing task planning, schedule, and labor estimates for proposed technical work assignments, advising supervision of resources needs and capabilities, and providing inputs for budgetary planning.
• Participating in day-to-day technical activities and task accomplishments, monitoring and evaluating processes, techniques, and performance, and reviewing documentation and delivery of services.
• Working closely with customers to coordinate tasking, report progress, resolve technical issues, and assure project success, and initiating and coordinating exchanges of technical information with other work groups and organizations.
• Recommending staffing needs, reassignments, transfers, and terminations, assisting evaluation of potential staff additions, and conducting performance reviews and providing recommendations on performance improvements, career development, and promotional actions.
• Participating in inter-organizational team assignments and educational activities.
• Identifying opportunities for additional, expanded, and new business and assisting higher management in the evaluation and pursuit of new business opportunities.

What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements for the Flight Controls Section Manager (Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer role:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent is required
• A minimum of (5) years of applicable professional or educational experience is required
• Experience modeling and simulating subsystems, mechanisms, and flying vehicles in a dynamic environment
• Experience in control system design and analysis techniques
• Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with customers and corporate staff
• Willingness to occasionally travel and to work off-business hours to support customer needs, approximately 5% (as required)
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. 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
• (8) or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience is a plus
• Interest in applying advanced analysis techniques and modern methodologies to flight control system design is highly desirable
• Overall experience in GN&C systems integration, testing, and operations, including Day-of-Launch activities is preferred

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)
$134,200 - $201,300
Pay Basis: Annual
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 [email protected] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.