Senior Software Systems Acquisition Engineer (Space)

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); Sur place; USD 129 000 - 194 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive health care and wellness

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Telework options

401(k) Plan with company match

Education assistance

Relocation assistance

Professional growth and development

Résumé du poste

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Software Systems Engineer in El Segundo, CA to provide engineering expertise across acquisition lifecycles and to lead modern software practices. This role requires collaboration with customers and contractors to deliver software-intensive solutions for DoD and civil space programs.

Ideal candidates have 7–12 years of experience, a STEM degree, and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance. Eligible for domestic travel (10–15%).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or closely related technical discipline.
• 7–12 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Hands‑on experience in the development of complex software‑reliant systems.
• Experience using Agile/DevSecOps software development or Agile project management.
• Willingness to travel overnight domestically, approx. 10–15% if needed.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government.
• US citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Responsabilités

• Be the go-to person in providing software systems engineering expertise to support effective acquisition of software-reliant systems from pre-acquisition planning through source selection, development, integration and test, and deployment
• Work shoulder-to-shoulder with customers and contractors to shape and execute software specifics in complex acquisition programs
• Provide expertise in rapid iterative and incremental software development approaches (such as Agile, Scrum, Scaled Agile Framework, and DevSecOps) and assist customers in applying these techniques toward mission success
• Lead engineering analyses and studies on topics such as software requirements development, verification and validation approaches, readiness reviews, risk management, technology planning and insertion, performance assessments, and market research
• Research challenging problems, test hypotheses, and innovate new approaches and tools
• Mentor junior staff as you grow your own career

Connaissances

Software engineering

Agile/DevSecOps

System architecture

Security clearance eligible

US citizenship

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

STEM degree

Description du poste

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Software Systems Engineer in El Segundo, CA to provide engineering expertise across acquisition lifecycles and to lead modern software practices. This role requires collaboration with customers and contractors to deliver software-intensive solutions for DoD and civil space programs.

Ideal candidates have 7–12 years of experience, a STEM degree, and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance. Eligible for domestic travel (10–15%).