IC 2025 Software Systems and Acquisitions Engineer

Internship conversion position for the Software Systems and Acquisitions Department within the Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD).  This position will be located at in Chantilly, VA.

Job Summary

We help turn science fiction into fact every day! Working across the entire space enterprise, the Software Systems and Acquisitions Department provides the DoD, Intelligence Community, NASA, NOAA, commercial entities, and foreign partners with the critical software expertise they need to develop new systems. Our customers need your help to acquire cutting-edge software capabilities to enable the future!

Work Model: 

This position will be located 100% onsite in Chantilly, VA. Some remote work may be possible. Some overnight travel may be required.

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Applying software engineering expertise to space, launch, ground, and related systems

• Prototyping software solutions and infrastructure to demonstrate feasible solutions to complex challenges

• Supporting research and development regarding software systems ranging from embedded computing environment to cloud computing environments

• Participating with an interdisciplinary team in ongoing research or technical programs with academic collaboration partners.

• Applying standard techniques and procedures to carry out a series of prescribed scientific and/or engineering tasks

• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed 

• Training and mentorship will be provided

What Corporate Skills You’ll Bring  

• Strong written and oral communication skills 

• Ability to work well in a team environment 

• Organizational, time management and project management skills 

• Flexibility and adaptability to changing organizational needs

• Lifelong learning perspective

• Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations 

What You Need to be Successful 

Minimum Requirements:  

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer/Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college/university program to be conferred within 12 months

• Minimum GPA of 3.0

• Prior internship at The Aerospace Corporation

• Experience designing, writing, testing, and fielding software systems, web-based applications, and/or cloud-based solutions

• Familiarity with agile software development practices

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

• Proficiency in C/C++, Java, Python, or equivalent

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

• Transcripts required

How You Can Stand Out 

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:   

• GPA of 3.5 or higher

• Active security clearance

• One or more relevant certifications (e.g., Scrum Master, Certified Cloud Practitioner, etc.)

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change   
• Engage with Impact   
• Foster Innovation   
• Deliver Results  

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.  A few highlights include:

• 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

We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.