Site Reliability Engineering Manager

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD) staff couple the latest in information system technologies, such as elastic compute clouds, containerization, microservices, real-time operating systems, and visualization frameworks, with expertise in cyber security, software architecture, software engineering, data science, Artificial Intelligence, process improvement, and software development to deliver responsive, resilient, high-performance software intensive systems to our Intelligence Community, DoD, and civilian customers.

The Cloud Platforms & Architectures Department (CPAD) is the center-of-excellence for cloud computing and cloud-related technologies within The Aerospace Corporation. CPAD’s overall goal is to stay at the forefront of cloud technology to enable our customers to effectively leverage this technology to fulfill their mission needs. By applying software engineering to systems administration, CPAD’s Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team builds automated solutions to ensure that cloud infrastructure and platforms are reliable, scalable, observable, and secure. We are looking for an Engineering Manager (Engineering Manager – Cloud Computing & Cyber Security Architecture) to lead this team of SRE subject-matter experts to design, develop, deploy, operate, and evolve cloud infrastructures and platforms to support our customers.

Work Model

• Hybrid: This position will be a hybrid work model and offer partially remote with 4 days/week onsite work required in El Segundo, CA.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead a team of SRE subject-matter experts to design, develop, deploy, operate, and evolve cloud infrastructures and platforms
• Provide SRE subject-matter expertise to customers to build cloud infrastructures and platforms that prioritize reliability, scalability, observability, and security
• Influence and create new designs, architectures, standards, and methods for distributed systems
• Lead by example, mentor team members, and establish credibility through quality technical execution
• Design, write, and deliver solutions to improve the availability, scalability, security, and efficiency of cloud computing and cybersecurity architectures to fulfill the mission needs of our customers

What You Need to be Successful – Engineering Manager – Cloud Computing & Cyber Security Architecture

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree STEM and/or in Computer Science or a related field
• 6 years of experience with software engineering and/or cloud engineering
• Experience with containers and container orchestration systems (e.g., Kubernetes)
• Ability to debug, optimize code, and to automate routine tasks
• Experience leading engineering teams, with a proven track record of successful project delivery
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

How You Can Stand Out

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

• Experience in designing, developing, deploying, operating, and evolving cloud infrastructures and platforms to support customers
• Familiarity with cloud-native application architectures for building reliable, scalable, observable, and secure distributed applications in the cloud
• Systematic problem-solving approach, coupled with effective verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to create a positive team culture, mentor team members, and work effectively with multidisciplinary teams

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. 

(Min - Max)

$147,600 - $221,400

Pay Basis: Annual

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 various 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 employer. 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 peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.