Associate Director - Software Systems Quality and Analysis Dept.

Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: El Segundo
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Associate Director - Software Systems Quality and Analysis Dept. In an era of dynamic change in space, Aerospace is addressing a generation of complex challenges. We operate 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. Join our team and thrive in a career that matters to the world and you personally.The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an Associate Director for the Software Systems Quality and Analysis Department (SSQ&AD). This role assists the Director in managing technical staff and operations, as well as providing part-time technical support to department customers.Key Functions

• Provide software quality engineering expertise and leadership to DoD, IC, and Civil Space customers
• Work with program offices and collaborate with other Aerospace organizations to staff projects with personnel possessing desired skills
• Ensure quality of work delivered to department customers
• Cultivate and expand existing service offerings to program offices; identify and create new service offerings as opportunities arise
• Stay abreast of software product and process innovations that facilitate software quality engineering and adapt them for customer use
• Assess staffing needs; hire and train to address the needs
• Assess staff performance and facilitate skills development; provide career guidance to staff members, including succession planning and mentoring
• Manage capital and overhead budgets
• Contribute to achieving department, subdivision, division, and corporate goalsQualificationsRequired
  • Bachelor degree in Computer Science; Software, Electrical or Industrial Engineering; or closely related engineering discipline
  • 10 or more years of experience in developing and delivering software products is typical
  • A strong technical background and a clearly demonstrated expertise in software engineering
  • 10 or more years of experience in leadership capacity is typical
  • Strong technical leadership skills as demonstrated by delivery of technical products
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills
  • Excellent written communications skills demonstrated in technical reports or publications
  • Ability to work diplomatically across organizations and tactfully advise decision makers
  • A commitment to delivering on organizational goals
  • Active Top Secret/SCI security clearancePreferred
    • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Industrial Engineering, or closely related engineering discipline
    • Experience across the entire software lifecycle, from inception, through specification, design, construction, testing, deployment, and sustainment
    • Strong technical background and clearly demonstrated expertise in a combination of software engineering roles, for example, flight software, ground systems software,software design and programming, software architecture, software estimation, software measurement and statistical analysis, software quality assurance, software testing, and software process modeling and improvement.
    • Experience developing mission critical systems, working with multi-disciplined teams and large-scale software intensive systems.
    • Experience working in program offices acquiring software-intensive systems
    • Previous experience managing highly skilled, technical professionalsWays We Reward Our Employees During your interview process, our team will provide all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:
      • A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect
      • Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
      • Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
      • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
      • Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable)
      • 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, regardless of whether you contribute
      • Paid holidays and paid time off
      • Flexible spending accounts
      • Relocation assistance (if applicable)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--ieo.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law and-- the supplement , as well as the-- Pay Transparency Policy Statement .-- Posted 22 Days Ago Full time R001315 About Us A trusted partner. A national resource. A leader in the national security of space. We are The Aerospace Corporation. We take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex technical challenges in existence. With challenges spanning government to commercial, you'll have the unique opportunity to work on projects that are literally evolving our nation's space and launch capabilities. We all share a common passion and aspiration - to serve a mission much bigger than ourselves. When you join our team, you'll be part of a rare collection of thought leaders and game-changing innovators. Are you ready to launch your career? Aerospace employees working in organizations with technical responsibilities are required to obtain a Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship required for those positions.

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