Onsite Principal Director, Applied AI - Advanced Infrastructure

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About the role

  • Principal Director leading applied AI initiatives at Aerospace Corporation focused on national security and advanced infrastructure. Driving innovation through AI and cloud integration for complex space systems.

Responsibilities

  • Create and lead a new subdivision focusing on applied AI research and development toward space systems leveraging modern cloud and hybrid infrastructure services for ground, edge, and scalable data architectures.
  • Expand Aerospace’s role in national security space, integrating cloud, data, and AI expertise, and building partnerships across the company and community.
  • Align data platforms, AI/ML pipelines, and cloud/edge infrastructure across programs.
  • Rapidly apply capabilities to customer challenges through prototypes, pilots, and deployable solutions.
  • Build connections to other cutting-edge organizations to accelerate innovation.
  • Lead prototyping and integration of AI/ML, data platforms, and cloud/edge infrastructure into cohesive, mission-ready architectures.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, information systems, or a related STEM field.
  • 12 or more years of experience with demonstrated impact leading large, multidisciplinary technical organizations supporting complex government or national security missions.
  • Deep understanding of modern AI/ML systems, including model development, deployment, and lifecycle management (MLOps), as well as strengths and limitations of current AI approaches.
  • Strong expertise in modern data architectures, including data platforms, data fabrics/meshes, streaming systems, analytics environments, and data governance in mission contexts.
  • Demonstrated experience with cloud-native and hybrid infrastructure, including commercial and government cloud service providers, container platforms, orchestration, and edge computing.
  • Proven ability to shape mid- and long-range technical strategies and roadmaps that integrate AI, data, and infrastructure for complex, software-enabled missions.
  • Exceptional customer-facing skills, with experience partnering with senior government stakeholders to translate mission needs into scalable digital solutions.
  • Established success building and leading integrated, multidisciplinary teams with a focus on reuse, scalability, and mission impact.
  • Experience managing internal R&D portfolios, including transitioning research into operational systems or sustained mission use.
  • Executive-level communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally to work locations or customer sites (approximately 10–20%).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance (TS/SCI level and higher).
  • U.S. citizenship is required.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
  • Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
  • 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
  • Relocation assistance
  • Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
  • Education assistance programs
  • An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

Job title

Principal Director, Applied AI - Advanced Infrastructure

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$208,000 - $312,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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