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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Director - PNT Advanced Technologies and Enterprise Engi - **Company:** The Aerospace Corporation - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $178,300 - $267,500 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Decision Support Systems, Interoperability, Systems Integration - **Published:** November 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9312150/systems-director-pnt-advanced-technologies-and-enterprise-engi ## About the Role The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a highly skilled and dynamic professional to join our team as the Systems Director for PNT Advanced Technologies and Enterprise Engineering in the Communication and Navigation Capabilities Division. As the PNT Advanced Technologies and Enterprise Engineering Systems Director, you will be the direct counterpart to the government NAVWAR & PNT Directorate Advanced Technologies branch chief and engage with the stakeholder community to recommend, develop, and evaluate technical initiatives that help pivot the Directorate portfolio towards the SWAC Force Design vision including commercial hybrid architectures, systems integration, and interoperability. This includes coordinating across the Aerospace backplane on systems analyses, threat analyses, future architecture concepts, technology assessments, commercial and systems integration, interoperability initiatives, special studies, laboratory experiments, technology demonstrations, prototyping, and pathfinders across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional technical communication skills, the ability to think strategically and holistically, project management expertise, and willingness and initiative to learn the PNT mission areas. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility at Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA., * Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in engineering, physics, mathematics, or other applicable STEM-related fields * 12 or more years of experience in relevant engineering field * Experience with government acquisition processes * Demonstrated ability to professionally engage with customers and U.S. Government * Demonstrated and recognized leadership in PNT * Demonstrated initiative and proven leadership in building, organizing, and leading multi-disciplinary teams to resolve complex technical issues * Ability to effective brief senior leadership (government and Aerospace) on complex technical issues * Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with superiors, colleagues, and team members. * Willingness to travel approximately 25% * This position requires a current DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance, issued by the US government. How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: * Experience in exploring and leveraging commercial opportunities * Experience developing and acquiring advanced technology demonstrations * Experience developing and executing a technology roadmap * Previous personnel management experience * Current TS/SCI clearance ## Description 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. The Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, technology development, warfighter capability enablers, systems integration, defense industrial base, and threat reduction to help shape existing and future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of technical support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers' portfolios as well as horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. Additionally, DSG provides deep technical expertise to the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception, design, acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground control, and range systems., * Serve as Aerospace Systems Director of the PNT Advanced Technologies and Enterprise Engineering, managing personnel, tasks, and budget * Technical Communication: + Engage with subject matter experts in various fields to extract and distill complex technical concepts into clear and concise communications. + Act as a liaison between technical experts and government stakeholders to facilitate effective knowledge transfer. + Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation to convey insights effectively. * Big-Picture Thinking: + Work with stakeholders and across the Aerospace backplane to develop and implement a strategic vision for the Futures area. + Provide thought leadership and strategic guidance to the organization. * Project Management: + Lead and manage projects within the Futures area, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery. + Coordinate cross-functional teams and resources to execute projects effectively. + Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies. * Commercial Exploration: + Explore and evaluate commercial options. + Collaborate with external partners and industry experts to identify commercial opportunities. * Capability Transition: + Devise strategies for transitioning new capabilities and innovations into programs of record. + Work closely with government stakeholders to align priorities and requirements.