**Description:** The mission matters. So do the people behind it. With advancing defense technology at our core, what sets us apart is a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact.
What is the mission?
Ignite matures and transitions capabilities focused on our Space Enterprise internal and external customer needs. This senior manager leads a pipeline of programs under the LM Space Ignite, Advanced Capabilities Electro-optics & Security (ACES) directorate. The ACES team conducts applied research and rapid prototyping of systems & subsystems in relevant or operational environments, develops first-of-kind optical systems, and supports national defense with electro-optics and other technologies. This role will coordinate the creation of discriminating and disruptive technologies, and performance of first-of-kind demonstrations in support of critical national needs in areas including directed energy, power beaming and space domain awareness. The position will support activities wit...