Jr. Data Solutions and Software Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo is seeking a capable data architect to design and implement scalable data architectures and platforms for the space enterprise. You will collaborate with National Security Space, the U.S.

Space Force, and other DoD customers, leading multi-functional teams to deliver cloud-based prototypes and enterprise applications. A Bachelor's or advanced degree in CS or related STEM, 1+ years' experience, and the ability to obtain a security clearance are required;

Qualifications

• Associate Member of Technical Staff required.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science or related STEM field from an accredited institution.
• 1+ years of professional experience in software development, data engineering, software and data architecture development, or similar technical specializations.
• Proficiency in developing, and implementing data-intensive cloud-native applications using Python, C/C++, Java.
• Familiarity with building enterprise AI ready data management systems, data operations, integration and fusion.
• Familiarity with cloud-native application development and deployment across both cloud and on-premises platforms using Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm.
• Technical leadership acumen and experience.
• Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site domestically/internationally if required.
• U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with DoD customers to design and implement advanced data architectures and platforms.
• Lead, coordinate, and collaborate with multi-functional teams to build prototypes and internal enterprise applications that support the customer’s mission in cloud environments.
• Support rapid growth of data volumes with innovative data platforms and solutions for current and future information systems.
• Drive velocity and innovation in data solutions through architecture design and platform deployment across cloud and on-premises environments.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Java

Data architecture

Cloud-native development

Leadership

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science or related STEM field

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Helm

Platform One AWS/Azure

Job description

What You’ll Be Doing

Collaborating closely with National Security Space, United States Space Force, and other Department of Defense customers. Providing advanced data architecture and engineering designs and solutions for the space enterprise. Supporting the development of highly resilient and efficient data architectures, platforms, and solutions that are central to both current and future information systems. Supporting our customers by managing rapidly growing data volumes with innovative data platforms. Lead, coordinate, and collaborate with multi-functional teams to build and deploy prototypes and internal enterprise applications/platforms that support the customer’s mission using public and private cloud. Adapting duties, responsibilities, and activities as needed to meet evolving organizational requirements. Driving increased velocity and innovation for Aerospace and our customers through the development of these data solutions.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate Member of Technical Staff
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field from an accredited institution.
• 1+ years of professional experience in software development, data engineering, software and data architecture development, or similar technical specializations.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in developing, and implementing data-intensive cloud-native applications using Python, C/C++, Java, etc.
• Familiarity with building enterprise AI ready data management systems, data operations, integration and fusion.
• Familiarity with cloud-native application development and deployment across both cloud and on-premises platforms using technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm.
• Technical leadership acumen and experience
• Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site/domestically/internationally 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

• Advanced degree (Masters, or PhD) in Computer Science or a related STEM field.
• Hands on experience in modern data architectures, paradigms, solutions, and platforms for multi-domain enterprise organizations. (e.g. data lakehouse, data fabric, data mesh, etc.)
• Familiarity with data security, management, governance, orchestration, integration and fusion, virtualization, and access.
• Familiarity with building modern AI capabilities, LLMs, RAGs, Agentic AI systems.
• Familiarity in cloud technologies and platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Platform One).
• Knowledge of knowledge graphs, and ontologies.
• Familiarity with microservices and cloud architectures.
• Familiarity with latest AI advancements in data management, governance, and operations
• Active Secret or TS/SCI clearance.

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) $81,700.00 - $122,500.00 Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

• 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

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 [e-mail] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

Right Place

The Aerospace Corporation has over 26 locations nationwide, which allows us to build a workforce that will nurture the best ideas, and generate the most novel innovations and solutions to our nation’s toughest space enterprise challenges.

Right Path

Aerospace covers all stages of the space lifecycle, from concept to operations. We believe our people are our most valuable resource and that’s why we propel our employees forward in their careers through ongoing education, training, and professional development.

Right Purpose

We can all serve a mission much greater than ourselves, and at Aerospace that is exactly what we do. By hiring the industry’s most preeminent scientists and engineers, Aerospace advances emerging technologies that protect some of the most critical missions on Earth and above it.

Return to the Aerospace Careers site.

Aerospace employees working in organizations with technical responsibilities are required to obtain a Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for those positions.