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.
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
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The Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Department (DSAID) seeks a
creative and enthusiastic Director (Department Director - Data Science and
AI) to lead a diverse team of engineers, data scientists, and
programmers with a passion for researching, prototyping, understanding,
and building AI and data enabled tools across the space enterprise. We are an
innovative and collaborative department that makes meaningful contributions
across National Security Space (AF, NRO, etc.) and Civil and
Commercial customers (NASA, MDA, DHS, commercial space, autonomous
vehicles, et
An ideal candidate is a community-focused leader, focused on setting
department strategy and priorities, aligning with corporate and customer
priorities, developing staff, and furthering efforts spanning internally
funded R&D and customer support for mission-critical space systems.
Work Model
This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA, Chantilly, VA,
or Colorado Springs, CO, offering a hybrid work model that combines 4
regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead technical teams and contribute to technical tasks in data science,
machine learning engineering, and AI research
Lead DSAID management team to recruit, develop and manage technical staff in
data science, machine learning engineering, and AI research aligned with
corporate priorities
Coordinate between DSAID and Aerospace customer facing organizations to
understand mission needs, determine tasking, report progress, resolve
technical issues, and deliver/review results
Discover opportunities for additional, expanded, or new business. Aid in
the evaluation and pursuit of new business opportunities and propose technical
efforts aligned with customer needs
Assess and execute staffing needs, reassignments, transfers,
terminations, performance improvements, career development, and
promotional act
Ensure team compliance with security monitoring, processes, and corporate
policies
Communicate activities, accomplishments, and recommendations to leadership
and staff
Participate in technical exchanges, team building, and education across
organizational boundaries
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be
assigned as needed.
What You Need to be Successful - Department Director - Data Science and AI
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelors degree from an accredited program in Computer Science, Electrical
or Computer Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related field(s)
10 or more years of progressively responsible professional
engineering/scientific experience
Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage teams to deliver analysis and
insights from data that is large, unstructured, or unprocessed
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills, with ability to
establish and maintain positive working relationships with customers and
management/staff across organizations
Experience with at least two different programming languages (e.g. Java,
Python, C/C++), including familiarity with machine learning and
deep learning libraries in Python
Some travel may be required
This position requires the 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:
An advanced degree from an accredited program inComputer Science, Data
Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field(s)
History of effective cross-disciplinary leadership and teaming
Experience implementing and guiding teams toward software and machine learning
development... For full info follow application link.
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