Senior 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 position based in El Segundo, Ca offering a hybrid work model that combines 3-4 regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow.    

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing expertise in software architecting/engineering approaches and assisting customers in applying these techniques toward mission success
• Applying skills in various areas including, but not limited to, model-driven development, software systems architecture and design, agile software development techniques, enterprise systems, digital engineering and/or other related areas.
• Supporting acquisition of software-reliant systems to include development of acquisition strategies, creation of concepts of operation, creation of request for proposal packages, and participation on source selection teams
• Providing software systems engineering expertise to support effective management of large, software-reliant programs from pre-acquisition planning through source selection, development, deployment, and beyond
• Utilizing written and oral communication skills to present to customers/audience
• Participating in engineering studies, readiness reviews, technology planning and insertion; performance assessments, and/or market research
• Researching challenge problems, testing hypotheses, prototyping new approaches, and/or proving concepts
• Presenting your rigorously researched technical findings to senior government officials and others

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

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree  in STEM computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related field. 
• 10 or more years of industry work experience related to software systems.
• Proven ability to lead tasks and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
• Hands on experience with  software engineering life-cycle experience and strong  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 to work location or customer site/domestically if required.  
• 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 in STEM , or related field. 
• 12 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.)

• Demonstrated ability to initiate and c