Software Systems Engineer

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.

Join the Software Implementation & Integration Department and do cool work in a growing industry! Utilize latest software technologies and understanding of software architecture to support work on space systems for our customers in Space Force, Air Force, NASA, and other federal and commercial industries.

Work Model

• This is a full-time onsite position based in El Segundo, CA with 3 days onsite and allows remote flexibility as business needs allow

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing software systems engineering skills to space, ground, and launch systems in the national security, civil, and commercial domains.
• Leveraging a wide range of technical skills to solve complex problems in various software systems domains such as software development; software architectures; enterprise systems; technology recommendations; cloud and virtualization deployments; microservices and API development; and systems modeling.
• Identifying exciting opportunities for adopting new technologies to solve existing needs and predicting future challenges.
• Driving positive change by introducing new perspectives, challenging established practices, and fostering a culture of innovation within the team
• Collaborating with teams across the corporation to develop cross-domain space solutions.
• Operate strategically through engaging with customers in leveraging the latest technology that provides innovative solutions to their challenging problems in the space arena.

What You Need to be Successful – Associate Member of Technical Staff – Software Architecture & Systems Software Engineering

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree  in STEM or in  computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related field. 
• At least 1 year of industry/ professional  experience post graduate/undergraduate degree.
• Ability to lead tasks and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
• Strong software engineering life-cycle experience and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in at least one of the following areas:
  • DODAF and generation of related models and dashboards
  • Data lakes and data pipelining
  • Model-based systems engineering and complex systems modeling
  • AI/ML (LLM, Neural Network, NLP, etc.)
  • Alternative software development methodologies (Agile, DevOps, etc.)
• Willing to travel occasionally.
• 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:

• Master’s degree from an accredited program in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related field. 
• 3 or more years of industry work experience.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in two or more of the following areas:
  • DODAF and generation of related models and dashboards
  • Data lakes and data pipelining
  • Model-based systems engineering and complex systems modeling
  • AI/ML (LLM, Neural Network, NLP, etc.)
  • Alternative software development methodologies (Agile, DevOps, etc.)

• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating the ability to clearly convey complex technical information to a wide range of audiences.

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)

$70,100 - $105,100

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.