Mission Data & Simulation Integration Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 166,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k) plan

Education assistance

Professional growth

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking a senior Cross Pillar Integration Engineer specializing in Modeling & Simulation and data platforms. The role requires hands-on work on data pipelines, M&S tools, and modern data management, with a path to influence digital capabilities across government and aerospace missions.

Candidates should have 8+ years in software engineering, cloud experience with Docker/Kubernetes, and strong skills in Python or C++, data pipelines, and APIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or other technical discipline.
• 8+ years of professional software engineering roles, especially related to DE, M&S, and data.
• Experience with simulation designs and related technologies such as HLA, DIS, TENA, Protobuf, Apache Kafka, etc.
• Hands-on experience in designing modern software architectures.
• Background in cloud technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in Python or C++.
• Hands-on experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL), data pipelines, and ETL/ELT processes.
• Experience with APIs, web services, and data integration frameworks.
• Experience with DevSecOps and CI/CD technologies.
• Ability to mentor and develop talent.
• Strong communication skills; able to present technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement data pipelines and integration services connecting ASOT platforms to M&S software.
• Translate mission needs into technical data specs and integration solutions.
• Provide hands-on technical support for M&S software tools across programs, including configuration and troubleshooting.
• Build and maintain data transformation logic and adapters for mission datasets.
• Support migration of legacy data to modern Data Management platforms.
• Serve as liaison between data management teams, M&S developers, and stakeholders.
• Develop scripts and automation tools to streamline data prep and ingestion.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Protobuf

Apache Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL/NoSQL databases

CI/CD tools

Job description

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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 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.\

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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 Information System Cyber Division is seeking an experienced mission focused Cross Pillar Integration Engineer to support our Digital and AI transformation initiatives.\

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This hands‑on technical role bridges the critical gap between modernized next generation Modeling & Simulation (M&S) software, enterprise Data Management Platforms (DMP), multiple computing environments, emerging agentic workflows, and the complex mission requirements they will support for Aerospace and its customers. In this role, you will work directly with cutting‑edge M&S tools, mission data, and DMPs to enable agentic data‑driven simulation capabilities and workflows across multiple space mission programs. You will be embedded in both the technical implementation and the mission context, ensuring that data flows seamlessly from enterprise repositories into simulation environments while maintaining fidelity, traceability, and reusability. Inherent in this job will be opportunities to significantly influence the future of digital capabilities for both the government and the Aerospace Corporation.\

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This is a fulltime position that requires: 100% onsite work Huntsville, AL\

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What You’ll Be Doing\

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• Design and implement data pipelines and integration servicesconnecting ASOT platforms to modernized M&S software, enabling centralized data consumption across multiple mission programs while ensuring data quality, validation, and traceability\
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• Develop deep understanding of Aerospace customer mission operations and requirementsto effectively translate mission needs into technical data specifications and integration solutions\
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• Provide hands‑on technical support for M&S software toolsacross multiple customer programs, including configuration, customization, troubleshooting, simulation execution support, and results validation\
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• Build and maintain data transformation logic and adaptersto convert enterprise data formats into simulation‑ready representations while preserving semantic meaning of mission datasets (eg orbital parameters, spacecraft configurations, sensor characteristics, environmental models)\
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• Support migration of embedded legacy data to modern Data Management platforms, ensuring data integrity and establishing patterns for reusable, centralized data management versus software‑embedded datasets\
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• Serve as technical liaisonbetween data management teams, M&S software developers, mission analysts, and stakeholders across diverse programs with varying requirements and classification levels\
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• Develop scripts, utilities, and automation toolsto streamline data preparation, ingestion, post‑processing workflows, and optimize data schemas and access patterns for M&S workloads\
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• Collaborate with multiple customer programs simultaneously, adapting integration approaches to meet varying operational timelines and priorities while participating in technical reviews and program meetings\
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What You Need to be Successful\

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• Minimum Requirements (Senior Engineering Specialist- Modeling & Simulation Engineering and Systems Software Engineering ):\
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• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or other technical discipline\
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• 8 or more years of increasingly responsible professional software engineering roles, especially related to DE, M&S, and data.\
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• Experience with simulation designs and related technologies such as HLA, DIS, TENA,Protobuf,Apache Kafka,etc.\
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• Hands on experience indesigning modern softwarearchitectures\
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• Background in cloud technologies (e.g.Docker, Kubernetes,etc.)\
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• Proficiencyin one or more of the organization’s core computer languages such as PythonorC++\
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• Hands‑on experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL), data pipelines, and ETL/ELT processes\
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• Demonstrated ability working with APIs, web services, and data integration frameworks\
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• Experienceleveragingsoftware factories,DevSecOps,andCI/CD technologies\
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• Track record in building technicalproficiencythrough mentoring and talent development initiatives\
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• Ability to communicateeffectively through technical writing and presentations\
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• Willingto travel occasionally to corporate or customer locations to support efforts asneeded\
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• This position requires the ability to obtainandmaintaina security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government.\
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• U.S. citizenship isrequiredto obtain a security clearance\
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How You Can Stand Out\

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• It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:\
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• Advanced degree in STEM or other technical discipline\
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• 12 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering roles, especially related to DE.\
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• Experience in space domain modeling, simulation, and analysis\
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• Demonstrated success leading large‑scale software development and integration projects\
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• Direct experience with cloud, data, AI service providers and/or platforms\
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• Direct experience with DoD, NNSA, or civil space missions and capabilities\
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• Direct experience with data governance, metadata management, and ASOT principles\
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• Direct experience with AI technologies and practices\
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• Effective communication skills, to include the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and concisely to various types of stakeholders\
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• Knowledge / experience with specific DOD, NNSA, or civil space digital environments\
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• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to bridge technical and mission focused stakeholders across multiple constituencies.\
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• Demonstrated problem‑solving ability\
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• Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration across multi‑organizational teams\
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• Current DoD TS and SSBI/SCI Clearance\
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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) $166,400.00 - $249,600.00 Pay Basis: Annual\

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Leadership Competencies\

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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.\

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Benefits\

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Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:\

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• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans\
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• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation\
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• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options\
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• 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\
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• Flexible spending accounts\
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• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions\
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• Relocation assistance\
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• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career\
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• Education assistance programs\
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• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect\
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Equal Opportunity Commitment\

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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.\

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Right Place\

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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.\

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Right Path\

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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.\

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Right Purpose\

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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.\

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Return to the Aerospace Careers site.\

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