Principal Director, Cyberspace Systems and Security (CS3)
The Aerospace Corporation · Posted Nov 11, 2026
- Chantilly, Virginia, United States +1 more
- Hybrid
- Full-time · Director
- $224K–$336K per year
- 12+ years
Lead ISCD's Cyberspace Systems and Security (CS3) subdivision, focusing on space-relevant cyber combat readiness, cyber systems engineering, and hands-on cyber technology innovation to protect critical space assets.
Locations (2)
- Chantilly, Virginia, United States
- El Segundo, California, United States
Compensation
The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. (Min - Max) $224,000.00 - $336,000.00 Pay Basis: Annual
Responsibilities
- Build the organizational vision, strategy, and technical roadmap for CS3
- Lead the development of innovative cyber combat, cyber systems engineering, and cyber technology capabilities for space systems
- Champion the exploration and adoption of disruptive technologies including AI/ML and automation to strengthen cyber defense
- Advance the use and evolution of Aerospace's own SPARTA framework and other space-specific threat models
- Partner directly with DoD, Intelligence Community, civil space (e.g., NASA), and commercial customers to identify high-impact mission opportunities