Software Architecture and 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.

The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace’s strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a broad array of engineering disciplines against a wide-ranging and dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities. 

The Cross-Mission Effectiveness Department (CMED) in the Integrated Performance Subdivision leads integration and application of modeling and simulation capabilities and modern analysis workflows to support end-to-end effects chain analysis and space and space-enabled campaign modeling. As an engineering specialist within CMED, you will directly contribute to technical capabilities that support our customers in modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) of space, air, and ground-based systems to investigate architecture and concept of operations (CONOPS) performance in nominal and contested operating environments. MS&A focus areas include agent-based modeling, red vs blue simulations, military utility and capability drawdown, kill chain effectiveness, enterprise architecture resiliency, and command and control (C2) evaluation. The work our software engineers perform is vital to giving our analysts the tools they need to deliver timely and accurate products to our customers, as well as pushing the boundaries of what is currently possible in our MS&A efforts. 

Work Model 

This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA, offering a hybrid work model that combines 4 regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow. 

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Work closely with industry leading engineers and scientists to develop maintainable, high-performance applications and M&S capabilities.  

• Coordinate with analysts to deliver timely software improvements and capabilities to meet the demand of fast-paced analysis efforts.  

• Collaborate across departments to lead integration of new and existing capabilities. 

• Prepare and present technical briefings for program offices and customers. 

• Develop documentation and guidelines for successful usage of M&S tools by analysts and customers. 

• Mentor junior staff members on technical and professional development subjects and contribute to a learning environment where it is encouraged to share ideas and feedback. 

What You Need to be Successful – Senior Engineering Specialist – Software Architecture and Systems Software Engineering