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Propulsion Systems Director at The Aerospace Corporation - ApplyBlast

Propulsion Systems Director

The Aerospace Corporation

4 months ago

3.5 on Glassdoor

Los Angeles AFB, CA

Onsite

Full Time

Senior

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About this role

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Propulsion Systems Director to lead a team supporting National Security Space Launch (NSSL) missions on SpaceX and Blue Origin launch systems, including certification and operational mission assurance. This role involves managing technical staff, fostering relationships with government agencies and contractors, and ensuring technically sound assessments for launch system certification. The successful candidate will also mentor staff to develop their capabilities while providing direction on propulsion system expertise.

Responsibilities

Manage and mentor a team of project engineers for National Security Space Launch missions
Oversee certification and launch operations for Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and New Glenn systems
Coordinate activities with U.S. Space Force and contractor counterparts like SpaceX and Blue Origin
Ensure technically sound and objective assessments within timelines and budget allocations
Provide direction to develop team technical and functional capabilities in propulsion systems

Skills

Qualifications

B.S. in Mechanical EngineeringSecret Security Clearance

About The Aerospace Corporation

aerospace.org

Headquarters

Chantilly, Virginia, United States

Company Size

1001-5000 employees

Founded

1960

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Aerospace operates the only federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) committed exclusively to the space enterprise. Our technical experts span every discipline of space-related science and engineering.