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P.O. Drawer 28510
San Antonio, Texas 78228-0510

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR-R&D (SPACE SYSTEMS) Job code: 15-01094*


Job Summary:

    Support the director in the management of a multidisciplinary team of engineers, program managers, and technicians specifically assembled to develop and deliver complex, high reliability space systems. Will be responsible for spaceflight communication systems and/or satellite program execution, technical performance, marketing, staff development and advanced research.

Education/Experience:

    Requires a BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with at least a 3.0 GPA. Masters a plus. Must have 15+ years experience as a program manager for spacecraft development programs and/or manager of spacecraft engineering group. Experience with radio systems for spaceflight and/or satellite development will be given preference. Demonstrated project management, technical team leadership and customer relationship development is required; either extensive spacecraft or software defined radio design and development experience is required; embedded system software or ACS experience is a plus. A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Considerations:

    Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

Job Locations: San Antonio, TX

For more information about this division, visit the Space Science & Engineering home page.

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07/05/12