RPO Futures Section Manager
Core
Lead the RPO Futures Section to formulate delivery of multidisciplinary Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) analyses, tools, and capabilities, integrating emerging technologies like AI and computer vision into mission architectures.
Role type
Senior management IC (Section Manager) for space mission analysis and technology integration
Builds
Mission-level RPO analysis tools, simulation models, and strategic capability roadmaps for defense, intelligence, and civil customers
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / Defense
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Strategic vision, team leadership, cross-functional coordination, emerging technology assessment, stakeholder management, technical solution translation
Preferred skills
AI/ML and computer vision application, software architecture, probabilistic frameworks, NSG program connections
Technologies
Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Probabilistic Frameworks
Responsibilities
Lead a distributed team of analysts, develop relationships with government customers, synthesize strategic vision, conduct research on emerging technologies, drive staff retention and hiring, contribute hands-on technical expertise
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
