Business Segment Director – Space Mission Systems | TS/SCI Poly | Scottsdale, AZ

Business Segment Director – Space Mission Systems

📍 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
🏢 Work Model: Onsite
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🔐 Security Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

💰 Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $240,000 – $260,000 – Negotiable Depending on Experience and Qualifications

• Full benefits package

• Relocation assistance available for ideal candidates

• Interview travel reimbursed

🚀 Overview

A leading defense and aerospace organization is seeking a Business Segment Director to lead a portfolio of advanced space and national security programs focused on:

• Data networking

• Data transport

• Cybersecurity

• High-assurance cryptography

• Mission-critical space systems

This executive leadership role oversees high-value development and production programs supporting national security missions worldwide. The Director will drive operational execution, customer satisfaction, strategic growth, and financial performance across a complex portfolio of classified programs.

The ideal candidate is a proven defense industry leader with deep expertise in space systems, avionics, cryptographic technologies, or embedded mission systems, combined with strong program leadership and business development capabilities.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Business Growth

• Lead and grow a portfolio of mission-critical national security programs

• Develop and execute short- and long-term strategic growth plans

• Identify, pursue, and capture adjacent and new business opportunities

• Drive business development efforts and maintain trusted customer relationships

Program & Operational Management

• Oversee successful execution of complex, high-value development and production programs

• Ensure achievement of financial, operational, and customer satisfaction goals

• Manage program risks, schedules, budgets, and delivery performance

• Balance speed, process, and customer mission requirements effectively

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a senior leader and primary interface with government and defense customers

• Build and maintain strong relationships within:

• Space systems communities

• Cryptography organizations

• Networking and avionics sectors

• Certification authorities

• Communicate effectively with technical and executive stakeholders

Team Leadership & Organizational Development

• Lead and mentor highly skilled engineering and program teams

• Drive organizational alignment, collaboration, and accountability

• Lead through change management and business transformation initiatives

• Foster an inclusive, forward-thinking, high-performance culture

Technical & Mission Leadership

• Support programs involving:

• Satellites

• Space missions

• Secure networking

• High-assurance security systems

• Cryptographic solutions

• Collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver mission value

• Support Agile development environments and innovation initiatives

• Identify opportunities to leverage AI for continuous improvement

✅ Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 15+ years of demonstrated leadership experience in defense contracting or related environments

• Proven leadership experience managing:

• Complex development programs

• Production programs

• Large business segments or portfolios

• Strong experience with:

• Space systems

• Satellites

• Cryptography

• Cybersecurity

• Networking solutions

• National security systems

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required at time of hire

• U.S. Citizenship required

⭐ Preferred Experience

• Embedded systems or avionics experience

• Experience with compartmented programs

• Agile development environments

• Established relationships within defense and aerospace communities

• Experience navigating complex matrix organizations

• Strong financial and operational management expertise

🛠️ Core Skills

✔ Business Development
✔ Strategic Planning
✔ Program Execution
✔ Space Systems Leadership
✔ Cryptographic Solutions
✔ Cybersecurity
✔ Customer Relationship Management
✔ Financial Management
✔ Change Management
✔ Team Leadership
✔ Defense Contracting
✔ Agile Development

🎯 Ideal Candidate

• Executive-level leader with deep aerospace/defense industry expertise

• Strong technical and operational understanding of space mission systems

• Proven ability to lead high-performing organizations through growth and transformation

• Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities

• Trusted customer-facing leader with excellent communication and negotiation skills

• Able to thrive in highly classified, fast-moving environments

🌟 Why Join

• Lead mission-critical national security programs supporting global defense initiatives

• Work with cutting-edge technologies in space systems, cybersecurity, and cryptography

• Join a highly respected defense and aerospace organization

• Significant executive visibility and strategic influence

• Opportunity to shape the future of secure space mission technologies

📋 Additional Details

• Occasional travel required

• Director-level leadership role

• Relocation support available for exceptional candidates

• Candidates must already possess active TS/SCI Poly clearance

Manufacturing Manager – Aerospace & Defense | Phoenix, AZ | High-Mix Manufacturing

🏭 Manufacturing Manager

High-Mix, Low-Volume Aerospace Manufacturing

📍 Location: Phoenix, Arizona (Onsite)
🏭 Industry: Aerospace · Defense · Advanced Manufacturing
🧠 Level: Mid–Senior
👥 Management: Yes (Direct leadership responsibility)
✈️ Travel: Up to 10%
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
🛂 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🔐 Export Controls: U.S. work authorization required

🚀 The Opportunity

A highly respected aerospace and defense technology organization is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to play a pivotal role in supporting advanced manufacturing operations in Arizona.

This role is ideal for a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives in a high-mix, low-volume environment, enjoys solving complex production challenges, and is passionate about continuous improvement, automation, and developing high-performing technical teams.

You’ll be instrumental in both new product introduction (NPI) and the ongoing optimization of mature production programs—bridging engineering, operations, and quality to drive world-class manufacturing outcomes.

🎯 What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Lead qualification of manufacturing processes for new products and drive continuous improvement across existing operations

• Manage, mentor, and develop Manufacturing Technicians and Engineers

• Define and document manufacturing procedures, routing, and work instructions

• Establish time standards, cost estimates, and economic run quantities

• Evaluate, justify, and implement new manufacturing equipment and technologies

• Own and support automated manufacturing cells, improving stability and reducing labor variability

• Partner with engineering, quality, operations, and suppliers to resolve process issues

• Ensure manufacturability through drawing reviews and design-for-manufacturing input

• Support NC programming, tooling, fixturing, and program prove-outs

• Lead or support cost estimating and manufacturing input for new proposals

• Champion safety, compliance, and continuous improvement culture

🧩 Required Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in manufacturing engineering or operations

• 3+ years of direct people management experience

• Experience manufacturing circuit card assemblies (CCAs) and sensitive electronics

• Strong background in process engineering from raw material to finished goods

• Working knowledge of IPC and NASA manufacturing standards

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

⭐ Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification

• Hands-on experience setting up and operating SMT machines

🧠 What Sets You Apart

• Comfortable operating in non-routine, complex manufacturing environments

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence across disciplines

• Passion for automation, process optimization, and operational excellence

• Ability to think creatively and apply “out-of-the-box” solutions

• Proven track record of developing technical teams and driving results

💰 Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $140,000 – $155,000 (Phoenix, AZ)

• Comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Paid time off

• Retirement programs

• Annual bonus opportunities

• Employee stock purchase plan (where applicable)

• Relocation assistance may be available for the ideal candidate

Final compensation will be based on experience, skills, and overall fit.

🏢 Work Environment & Culture

• Fully onsite role in Phoenix, AZ

• Collaborative, performance-driven culture

• Engineers and leaders trusted to own outcomes

• Emphasis on integrity, accountability, and technical excellence

📌 Candidate Snapshot

Attribute

Details

Role

Manufacturing Manager

Industry

Aerospace / Defense

Location

Phoenix, AZ (Onsite)

Experience

5–7+ years

Management

Yes

Manufacturing Focus

Electronics / CCAs

Environment

High-mix, low-volume

✨ Why This Role Matters

This is a high-impact leadership role where your decisions directly influence product quality, production efficiency, and the success of advanced aerospace programs. You’ll be empowered to lead change, introduce new technologies, and build manufacturing processes that support mission-critical systems.