Real-time Launch Operations Software and Data Engineer

aero; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 86,600 - 129,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

401(k) Plan with company benefits

Professional growth and education assistance

Job summary

Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA is looking for a Real‑time Launch Operations Software and Data Engineer. This full-time position develops software products for real-time telemetry data processing, supporting crucial launch operations for various vehicles.

The ideal candidate should have a degree in Computer Science, experience in software engineering, and be a team player. The role demands onsite work and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in the Telemetry Technology or Engineering industry.
• Proven experience in real-time data processing.
• Proven ability to communicate complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop software solutions for processing real-time vehicle telemetry data.
• Ingest and transform data for mission analyses.
• Support software system performance assessment.

Skills

Programming languages: Java, Python, C#, C++

Telemetry Technology

Software engineering

Problem solving

Windows and Linux programming environments

Education

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

Tools

Data processing solutions

Data analytics tools

CI/CD

Job description

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 Engineering Applications Department (EAD) is seeking a Real‑time Launch Operations Software and Data Engineer to develop next generation software products and integrated enterprise capabilities that provide mission support through real‑time processing and archiving of launch vehicle telemetry data. You will be a member of a team building a scalable ingestion and processing data pipeline architecture. EAD supports pre‑launch, day‑of‑launch, sub‑system, and major system tests for the Atlas V, Vulcan, Blue Origin New Glenn, and SpaceX Falcon launch vehicles as a component of the Spacelift Telemetry Acquisition and Reporting System (STARS). STARS is a mission critical capability used to certify the launch readiness of DoD and NRO space systems.

ISCD staff leverage cutting‑edge information system technologies, including elastic compute clouds, containerization, microservices, real‑time operating systems, and advanced visualization frameworks, combined with expertise in software architecture, AI, and cybersecurity to deliver high‑performance systems to our Intelligence Community, DoD, and civilian customers.

You will work closely with software engineers and launch vehicle analysts to engineer innovative solutions to meet our customer needs.

Work Model

This is a full‑time position based in El Segundo, CA, which requires 100% onsite work.

What You’ll Be Doing

The ideal candidate will be an active team member developing novel software products with an opportunity to engage cross‑organizationally potentially spanning data architectures, cloud migration, modeling & simulation, data science (AI/ML), advanced visualizations, mixed reality, and embedded systems.

• Develop software solutions and data pipeline processing of real‑time vehicle telemetry data in support of launch operations for the STARS facility.
• Develop innovative methods to ingest and transform data and interface with legacy systems and enterprise cloud‑native applications to enable critical mission analyses.
• Support performance assessment and anomaly resolution of software systems.
• Deliver high quality products and documentation to customers on schedule.
• Training and mentorship will be provided.

What You Need to be Successful

Member of Technical Staff – System Software Engineering

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science or Computer/Electrical Engineering or related STEM degree
• 2+ years of Telemetry Technology or Engineering industry experience.
• Experience in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C#, C++.
• Familiar with Windows and Linux programming environments.
• Proven ability to take initiative and successfully complete tasks, lead complex technical projects, and collaborate effectively.
• Experience in software engineering, full lifecycle development, and advanced problem solving.
• Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site approx. 10% of the time if required.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, issued by the US government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

In addition to the above, the minimum Requirements for the Senior Member of Technical Staff – System Software Engineering include:

• 4+ years of Telemetry Technology or Engineering industry experience.
• Proven experience in development and architecture of real‑time data processing solutions.
• Proven ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences including other engineers, customers, and management.

How You Can Stand Out

• Active/current security clearance
• Knowledge of Telemetry‑over‑IP (TMoIP) streams
• Knowledge of data analytics tools for data pipelines, cloud storage, and interactive visualization dashboards
• Knowledge of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)

Compensation

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 $86,600.00 – $129,800.00 per year.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan with 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, disability status or 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].