Senior Program Finance opportunity in Camden, New Jersey or Herndon, Virginia, supporting complex aerospace and defense programs. Onsite 9/80 role requiring Cobra, SAP, Earned Value Management and the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance.
Lead Principal Engineer – MK48 | Canonsburg, PA
Technical Trainer / Mission Operations Trainer | TS/SCI with Poly | Palm Bay, FL
Location: Palm Bay, Florida
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
Schedule: 9/80 – every other Friday off
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with polygraph required
Travel: Occasional
Relocation Assistance: May be considered for an exceptional candidate
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
People Management: Not required
Position Overview
A leading aerospace and defense organization is seeking a Technical Trainer / Mission Operations Trainer to configure, operate and teach others how to use complex communications and mission systems.
This is not a classroom-only role. The successful candidate will work directly with hardware and software, configure test and training environments, troubleshoot technical problems, support integration and translate that expertise into effective classroom and hands-on instruction.
Mandatory Clearance
Candidates must hold and actively use an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and be able to maintain it throughout employment.
Key Responsibilities
• Set up and configure complex communications and mission systems.
• Install software and integrate new and existing hardware packages.
• Support system upgrades, deployments and capability enhancements.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, network and integration issues.
• Reproduce faults, isolate causes and coordinate corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver classroom and hands-on technical training.
• Adapt instruction to different audiences and levels of technical knowledge.
• Create instructor guides, student materials, presentations, exercises, SOPs, job aids and assessments.
• Keep training materials aligned with approved system configurations.
• Operate and maintain development, test and training environments.
• Perform pre-course readiness checks and resolve issues before training.
• Support verification, validation and system-acceptance activity.
• Work with engineering and design teams to understand system changes.
• Document configurations, issues, solutions and lessons learned.
Required Qualifications
• Active and currently used TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to maintain the required clearance.
• Experience configuring, operating or maintaining complex mission or communications systems.
• Technical training, military instruction or operational-training experience.
• Strong hardware, software, networking and troubleshooting knowledge.
• Experience developing technical procedures and training materials.
• Confident classroom presentation and hands-on instruction skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Palm Bay and travel occasionally.
Preferred Qualifications
• Military, intelligence-community or Department of Defense training experience.
• Experience with formal instructional-system design.
• System integration, test, verification or validation experience.
• Familiarity with classified-development and training environments.
Equal Opportunity
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without discrimination based on any status protected by applicable law.
Technical Trainer / Mission Operations Trainer | TS/SCI with Poly | Palm Bay, FL
Location: Palm Bay, Florida
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
Schedule: 9/80 – every other Friday off
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with polygraph required
Travel: Occasional
Relocation Assistance: May be considered for an exceptional candidate
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
People Management: Not required
Position Overview
A leading aerospace and defense organization is seeking a Technical Trainer / Mission Operations Trainer to configure, operate and teach others how to use complex communications and mission systems.
This is not a classroom-only role. The successful candidate will work directly with hardware and software, configure test and training environments, troubleshoot technical problems, support integration and translate that expertise into effective classroom and hands-on instruction.
Mandatory Clearance
Candidates must hold and actively use an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and be able to maintain it throughout employment.
Key Responsibilities
• Set up and configure complex communications and mission systems.
• Install software and integrate new and existing hardware packages.
• Support system upgrades, deployments and capability enhancements.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, network and integration issues.
• Reproduce faults, isolate causes and coordinate corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver classroom and hands-on technical training.
• Adapt instruction to different audiences and levels of technical knowledge.
• Create instructor guides, student materials, presentations, exercises, SOPs, job aids and assessments.
• Keep training materials aligned with approved system configurations.
• Operate and maintain development, test and training environments.
• Perform pre-course readiness checks and resolve issues before training.
• Support verification, validation and system-acceptance activity.
• Work with engineering and design teams to understand system changes.
• Document configurations, issues, solutions and lessons learned.
Required Qualifications
• Active and currently used TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to maintain the required clearance.
• Experience configuring, operating or maintaining complex mission or communications systems.
• Technical training, military instruction or operational-training experience.
• Strong hardware, software, networking and troubleshooting knowledge.
• Experience developing technical procedures and training materials.
• Confident classroom presentation and hands-on instruction skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Palm Bay and travel occasionally.
Preferred Qualifications
• Military, intelligence-community or Department of Defense training experience.
• Experience with formal instructional-system design.
• System integration, test, verification or validation experience.
• Familiarity with classified-development and training environments.
Equal Opportunity
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without discrimination based on any status protected by applicable law.
Lead Software & Data Integration Engineer | TS/SCI | Patrick Space Force Base, FL
Location: Patrick Space Force Base, Florida
Work Model: Onsite
Schedule: 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Aerospace, Defense and National Security
Travel: Not required
Relocation Assistance: Available
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Clearance: Active TS/SCI required
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Lead Software and Data Integration Engineer to modernize front-end applications, integrate mission-critical software and improve system reliability within a classified Department of Defense environment.
This hands-on technical leadership role requires modern web development, JavaScript, AWS, Docker, Linux, CI/CD and secure software-engineering experience. Formal people-management experience is not required.
Key Responsibilities
• Design modern, responsive front-end applications using current web frameworks.
• Modernize and integrate mission-critical applications.
• Develop and integrate back-end services, APIs, databases and infrastructure components.
• Apply code reviews, automated testing, source control and secure coding practices.
• Deploy and maintain scalable, resilient and secure applications in AWS.
• Support containerized deployments using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Work within Linux-based development and operational environments.
• Build and improve CI/CD pipelines and release processes.
• Integrate data across applications, services and mission systems.
• Troubleshoot complex software, infrastructure and interface problems.
• Collaborate with customers, developers, infrastructure teams and mission stakeholders.
• Provide technical direction while remaining actively involved in implementation.
• Maintain clear design, configuration and support documentation.
Required Qualifications
• Active TS/SCI security clearance and ability to maintain it.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Significant software-development and integration experience.
• Strong JavaScript and modern front-end development experience.
• Strong AWS application or cloud-platform experience.
• Experience with APIs, databases and data-integration patterns.
• Experience with Docker, Linux and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of scalable, secure and reliable application design.
• Strong troubleshooting and stakeholder-communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite at Patrick Space Force Base.
Preferred Qualifications
• Kubernetes, infrastructure automation and DevSecOps experience.
• Experience with classified DoD or national-security systems.
• Full-stack development and enterprise integration experience.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted software-development tools.
Equal Opportunity
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without discrimination based on any status protected by applicable law.
Lead Software Engineer – Technical Lead | TS/SCI | Patrick Space Force Base, FL
Location: Patrick Space Force Base, Florida
Work Arrangement: 100% onsite
Schedule: 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
Industry: Aerospace, Defense and National Security
Travel: Occasional travel or field assignments
Relocation Assistance: Available
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI required
Position Overview
We are seeking an accomplished Lead Software Engineer to provide hands-on technical leadership for a new mission area within a classified Department of Defense environment.
The successful candidate will lead delivery across software, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, systems engineering and mission stakeholders. This role requires extensive AWS application experience, strong API and software-integration expertise, and the ability to turn operational requirements into secure, scalable and reliable mission solutions.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide technical leadership across software-development and infrastructure teams.
• Collaborate with systems, cloud and cybersecurity engineers and mission stakeholders.
• Design, develop, integrate and maintain secure mission applications and services.
• Develop and support RESTful APIs, microservices and enterprise integration patterns.
• Integrate cloud-native services, databases and application components.
• Help transition research and prototypes into reliable operational software.
• Lead architecture, design reviews, troubleshooting and technical decision-making.
• Work hands-on with AWS, Linux, containers, CI/CD and automated testing.
• Apply secure-development and DevSecOps practices within classified environments.
• Investigate customer API issues and guide users toward effective resolutions.
• Support changing mission priorities, field assignments and operational needs.
• Document designs, interfaces, decisions, risks and operating procedures.
Required Qualifications
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to maintain the required clearance.
• Extensive software-engineering experience with hands-on technical leadership.
• Strong AWS application and cloud-infrastructure experience.
• Strong API design, development and integration experience.
• Experience with distributed systems, databases and modern application architectures.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, systems engineering and secure software delivery.
• Experience with Linux, Docker, Kubernetes and CI/CD practices.
• Strong communication, customer-facing and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work onsite at Patrick Space Force Base.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in classified DoD, intelligence or national-security environments.
• Mission-software, space systems or operational-support experience.
• Infrastructure as Code, cloud automation and observability experience.
• Experience moving prototypes into production.
Equal Opportunity
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without discrimination based on any status protected by applicable law.
Lead Mechanical Engineer | Aerospace & Defense | Cincinnati, OH
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Schedule: Four 10-hour days per week
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
Industry: Aerospace and Defense
Travel: Occasional
Relocation Assistance: Possible for an exceptional candidate
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Security: U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance required
Position Overview
An aerospace and defense organization is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to lead, develop and resource a multidisciplinary team of engineers and designers.
This position combines people and technical leadership with hands-on responsibility for design integrity, performance and compliance of specialized defense products. The successful candidate will support new-product development, product sustainment and manufacturing issue resolution within an AS9100/ISO 9001 environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead, mentor and develop mechanical engineers and designers.
• Support hiring, workforce planning, performance management and team development.
• Own design integrity, product performance and technical compliance.
• Lead mechanical design decisions across new-product and legacy-product programs.
• Develop designs to customer specifications, internal standards and industry requirements.
• Apply GD&T, dimensional stack-up and tolerance analysis.
• Perform calculations and collaborate on FEA, thermal, shock, vibration and acceleration analysis.
• Develop and execute design-verification strategies.
• Present technical material during internal and customer design reviews.
• Support manufacturing and quality teams with troubleshooting, nonconformance resolution and corrective action.
• Improve engineering processes, standards and best practices.
• Provide estimates and technical content for proposals and RFPs.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree with at least nine years of relevant experience; graduate degree with at least seven years; or at least 13 years of relevant experience without a degree.
• Significant mechanical product-design and development experience.
• Experience leading, mentoring and developing engineers or designers.
• Strong 3D CAD experience using Solid Edge, SolidWorks, NX or comparable software.
• Expert application of GD&T under ASME Y14.5 and ASME Y14.100.
• Professional dimensional stack-up and tolerance-analysis experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, production and quality functions.
• Strong technical presentation, communication and problem-solving skills.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain the required clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Active Department of Defense Secret clearance.
• Strong mechanics, vibration, fatigue and thermal-analysis fundamentals.
• FEA and physical test-validation experience.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly.
• Familiarity with AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality systems.
Equal Opportunity
The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without discrimination based on any status protected by applicable law.
Senior FPGA Hardware Engineer – Verilog & SystemVerilog | Cincinnati, OH
Senior FPGA Hardware Engineer – Electrical Engineering
📍 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
🏢 Work Arrangement: Onsite
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
🕒 Schedule: 4/10 – Four 10-Hour Days Per Week
🛡️ Security Clearance: Not Required
✈️ Travel: Occasional
🚚 Relocation Assistance: May Be Considered for an Exceptional Candidate
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
👥 People Management: Not Required
Develop the Next Generation of FPGA-Based Defense Electronics
A leading aerospace and defense organization is seeking a talented Senior FPGA Hardware Engineer to support the architecture, design, development and verification of next-generation Electronic Safe and Arm Devices for advanced defense systems.
This is a hands-on engineering position focused primarily on Verilog FPGA design, SystemVerilog verification and embedded microcontroller development. The successful candidate will develop highly reliable digital hardware and firmware used within safety-critical fuzing solutions.
FPGA and ASIC designs may include sensor interfaces, sequence-verification logic, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog interfaces, communication protocols, state machines, timer chains and other safety-critical functions.
This opportunity is ideally suited to an engineer who enjoys solving complex hardware and firmware problems, working with laboratory equipment and developing innovative solutions in a dynamic product-development environment.
Key Responsibilities
FPGA Architecture and Design
Analyse system and product requirements and translate them into FPGA and digital-hardware architectures.
Define FPGA functionality, interfaces, state machines and verification requirements.
Develop synthesizable Verilog HDL for antifuse and enhanced-flash FPGA technologies.
Design FPGA logic supporting:
Sensor interfaces
Sequence verification
Analog-to-digital interfaces
Digital-to-analog interfaces
Serial communication protocols
State machines
Timer chains
Safety-critical control functions
Support architecture trade studies and component-selection decisions.
Ensure FPGA designs meet functional, performance, reliability and safety requirements.
Contribute throughout the complete design lifecycle, from early concept through product testing.
FPGA Verification
Develop and execute verification strategies for complex FPGA designs.
Create simulation environments, testbenches and verification plans.
Perform functional simulation and timing-related analysis.
Support SystemVerilog-based verification using methodologies such as:
Universal Verification Methodology
Open Verification Methodology
Verification Methodology Manual
Advanced Verification Methodology
Use simulation tools to identify functional defects before hardware integration.
Document test results, coverage, anomalies and corrective actions.
Participate in design and code reviews to strengthen FPGA quality.
Embedded Firmware Development
Develop embedded C software for microcontroller-based systems.
Implement algorithms, manipulate data structures and produce highly optimized code.
Develop firmware supporting communication, sequencing, monitoring and hardware-control functions.
Support C# development targeting enhanced-flash microcontrollers when required.
Integrate FPGA logic, microcontrollers and associated hardware.
Diagnose hardware-firmware interaction issues in laboratory and target-system environments.
Support firmware reviews, unit testing and configuration control.
Hardware Development and Integration
Support the design and debugging of FPGA-associated electrical hardware.
Review digital schematics and assess device interfaces.
Participate in hardware bring-up and prototype evaluation.
Verify interfaces between FPGAs, microcontrollers, sensors, converters and other electronic components.
Support the integration of digital hardware and firmware into Electronic Safe and Arm Devices.
Evaluate system performance under representative operating conditions.
Work closely with electrical, systems, test, mechanical and software engineers.
Laboratory Testing and Troubleshooting
Perform hands-on debugging using standard laboratory equipment, including:
Logic analysers
Oscilloscopes
JTAG and in-circuit emulation debuggers
Protocol analysers
Digital multimeters
Development and evaluation boards
Analyse functional failures and performance issues in test environments and target systems.
Isolate defects across FPGA logic, firmware and electrical hardware.
Develop corrective actions and verify the effectiveness of design changes.
Document troubleshooting methods, findings and final resolutions.
Support prototype, design-verification and product-level testing.
Requirements and Technical Documentation
Analyse, clarify and refine hardware and firmware requirements.
Maintain traceability between requirements, design elements and verification evidence.
Produce design descriptions, verification documentation and technical reports.
Document FPGA architectures, interfaces, state-machine behaviour and firmware functionality.
Support internal and customer design reviews.
Ensure engineering records are complete, accurate and configuration controlled.
Quality and Process Improvement
Apply disciplined hardware, firmware and software-development methodologies.
Participate in design reviews, code reviews, unit testing, prototyping and product testing.
Identify opportunities to improve development efficiency, product quality and time to market.
Contribute to FPGA coding standards, reusable design practices and verification processes.
Support defect prevention and lessons-learned activities.
Maintain source code and design files within approved version-control systems.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must meet one of the following education and experience combinations:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline with at least six years of relevant experience.
Graduate degree in a related technical discipline with at least four years of relevant experience.
At least 10 years of directly relevant professional experience in place of a degree.
Additional required experience includes:
Practical knowledge of Verilog for FPGA or digital logic design.
Experience with digital-design practices, logic architecture and hardware-description languages such as Verilog or VHDL.
Embedded C programming experience, including:
Algorithm development
Data-structure manipulation
Hardware-control programming
Development of highly optimized code
Hands-on experience using laboratory equipment such as logic analysers, oscilloscopes, JTAG/ICE debuggers and protocol analysers.
Familiarity with hardware, software and firmware development methodologies.
Experience participating in design verification, code reviews, unit testing, prototyping or product testing.
Experience using source-code and configuration-management tools such as Git, Subversion or Team Foundation Server.
Strong problem-solving and debugging abilities.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively across multiple engineering disciplines.
Ability to respond to changing technical priorities and short-notice requests.
Current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
FPGA development experience with Microchip/Microsemi or Actel devices.
Experience targeting antifuse or enhanced-flash FPGA technologies.
Experience using QuestaSim or comparable HDL simulation tools.
SystemVerilog verification experience.
Experience applying UVM, OVM, VMM or AVM verification methodologies.
Experience developing reusable verification components and testbenches.
C# development experience targeting enhanced-flash microcontrollers.
Experience developing FPGA interfaces for:
Sensors
ADCs and DACs
Serial communications
State machines
Timing and sequencing functions
Familiarity with ASIC development or verification.
Experience developing safety-critical or high-reliability electronics.
Previous experience with Electronic Safe and Arm Devices, fuzing systems or defense electronics.
Experience integrating FPGA logic with microcontrollers and embedded firmware.
Strong organizational skills and an action-oriented approach.
The Ideal Candidate
The strongest candidate will be able to demonstrate:
Ownership of FPGA designs from requirements through implementation and verification.
Strong Verilog and digital-logic design capabilities.
Hands-on embedded C development experience.
Practical SystemVerilog verification knowledge.
Experience debugging interactions between FPGA logic, firmware and electrical hardware.
Confidence using laboratory tools to isolate complex technical problems.
Familiarity with Microsemi/Actel FPGA technology and QuestaSim.
Experience developing reliable electronics for safety-critical applications.
An ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across engineering disciplines.
Strong documentation, organization and communication skills.
Work Environment and Benefits
The position operates within a highly dynamic aerospace and defense engineering environment where product quality, technical discipline and responsiveness are essential.
Employees work a 4/10 schedule, completing four 10-hour workdays each week. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
Medical and disability insurance
Retirement plan with employer match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
Relocation assistance may be considered for an exceptional candidate.
Equal Opportunity
The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without discrimination based on any status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Business Segment Director – Space Mission Systems | TS/SCI Poly | Scottsdale, AZ
Business Segment Director – Space Mission Systems
📍 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona / Remote Flexibility Available
🏢 Work Model: Remote with Travel Requirements
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🔐 Security Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI Clearance Required at Time of Hire
🔒 CI Polygraph Preferred (Must be eligible and willing to obtain post-hire if not currently held)
💰 Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $200,000 – $290,000
(Depending on experience and qualifications)Full comprehensive benefits package
Relocation assistance available for ideal candidates
Interview travel reimbursement provided
📍 Location & Travel Expectations
The role can ultimately be performed remotely with travel as needed
However, the first 3 months will require significant onsite presence in Scottsdale to support onboarding, stakeholder integration, and operational ramp-up
Following this initial period, candidates may be based remotely but must be willing to travel when required for program, customer, and leadership engagements
🚀 The Opportunity
A leading defense and aerospace organization is seeking a Business Segment Director to lead a portfolio of advanced national security and space mission programs supporting critical missions globally.
The portfolio includes technologies and programs related to:
Data networking & secure data transport
Cybersecurity & high-assurance cryptography
Mission-critical space systems
Satellites & embedded mission technologies
Secure communications & networking platforms
This executive leadership role oversees high-value development and production programs and is responsible for strategic growth, operational execution, customer engagement, financial performance, and organizational leadership across a highly complex classified portfolio.
The ideal candidate is a proven defense industry executive with deep expertise across space systems, secure technologies, avionics, cybersecurity, cryptographic solutions, or embedded mission systems, combined with strong operational leadership and business development capabilities.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Growth
Lead and expand a portfolio of mission-critical defense and space programs
Develop and execute short- and long-term business growth strategies
Identify and capture adjacent and new business opportunities
Drive business development and customer engagement initiatives
Support strategic portfolio growth within national security and classified environments
Program & Operational Leadership
Oversee execution of complex development and production programs
Manage financial, operational, schedule, and customer satisfaction objectives
Ensure successful delivery across highly classified and technically complex environments
Balance mission urgency, execution discipline, and customer expectations
Lead operational performance across multiple programs and business initiatives
Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as senior interface to government and defense customers
Build trusted relationships across:
Space systems organizations
Cryptographic and cybersecurity communities
Networking and avionics sectors
Certification and mission authorities
Communicate effectively with executive, operational, and technical stakeholders
Represent the business segment with senior internal and external leadership
Organizational & Team Leadership
Lead and mentor high-performing engineering and program leadership teams
Drive accountability, collaboration, and organizational alignment
Support transformation and change management initiatives
Foster an inclusive, innovative, and mission-focused culture
Build and sustain high-performing cross-functional teams
Technical & Mission Leadership
Support programs involving:
Satellites and space mission systems
Secure networking solutions
High-assurance cryptographic systems
Embedded mission technologies
Secure communications platforms
Collaborate across engineering, operations, and customer teams to deliver mission success
Support Agile development environments and innovation initiatives
Identify opportunities for AI-enabled operational improvements and efficiencies
✅ Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required
15+ years of leadership experience within defense contracting or related national security environments
Proven experience managing:
Complex development programs
Production programs
Large portfolios or business segments
Strong expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Space systems
Satellites
Cryptography
Cybersecurity
Secure networking
National security systems
Active TS/SCI clearance required at time of hire
Ability and willingness to obtain CI Polygraph clearance
U.S. Citizenship required
⭐ Preferred Background
Embedded systems or avionics experience
Experience supporting compartmented programs
Agile development environment experience
Existing relationships across aerospace and defense communities
Experience operating within large matrix organizations
Strong financial and operational leadership capability
Experience leading organizational transformation initiatives
🛠️ Core Skills
✔ Strategic Planning
✔ Business Development
✔ Program Execution
✔ Space Systems Leadership
✔ Cryptographic Solutions
✔ Cybersecurity
✔ Financial Management
✔ Customer Relationship Management
✔ Change Management
✔ Team Leadership
✔ Defense Contracting
✔ Agile Development
✔ Operational Leadership
✔ National Security Programs
🎯 Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an executive-level aerospace or defense leader who:
Brings deep expertise across mission-critical national security programs
Understands complex space mission systems and secure technologies
Has successfully led large organizations through growth and transformation
Combines strong operational execution with strategic business leadership
Is highly customer-facing and trusted within classified defense environments
Thrives in fast-moving, high-accountability mission environments
Demonstrates strong leadership presence, communication, and stakeholder management capability
🌟 Why This Role Stands Out
Lead highly strategic national security and space mission programs
Influence cutting-edge technologies in cybersecurity, cryptography, and secure space systems
Significant executive visibility and organizational influence
Opportunity to shape the future of secure space mission capabilities
Join a highly respected defense and aerospace organization supporting critical global missions
Strong long-term growth and leadership opportunity
📋 Additional Details
Travel required based on program and customer needs
Director-level executive leadership position
Relocation assistance available for exceptional candidates
Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI clearance and be eligible to obtain a CI Polygraph
Remote flexibility available following initial onboarding period
Recruiter Summary
This is a highly visible executive leadership opportunity within a premier aerospace and defense environment supporting advanced national security and space mission programs. The position offers the opportunity to lead complex classified portfolios involving secure communications, cybersecurity, cryptography, satellites, and mission-critical technologies while influencing long-term strategic growth and operational direction across the organization.
Ideal candidates will bring a blend of strategic leadership, operational excellence, technical credibility, customer engagement experience, and deep understanding of classified defense environments.