Space Software Integration Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

401(k) Plan with employer matching

Relocation assistance

Education assistance programs

Professional growth and development

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA seeks a Software Engineer to develop software for space, ground, and launch systems, applying modern languages and cloud‑native practices to national security, civil, and commercial missions.

You will work with cross‑discipline teams, explore AI opportunities, and grow through training and mentorship. The role requires onsite work, travel about 15%, and an active U.S. security clearance. We offer competitive compensation and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, with an emphasis in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field(s).
• 2+ years of relevant experience in web application development, Spring Framework, Java, Python, RESTful services, or Cloud.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and Atlassian tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket, SourceTree).
• Demonstrated ability in coding and scripting with at least two different programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C/C++).
• Experience using Git/Subversion, Agile Development, and DevSecOps.
• Proven experience with Windows and Linux development environments.
• Willingness to travel approximately 15% domestically.
• Active security clearance, U.S. citizenship required to obtain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop software in a modern language to support space, ground, and launch systems in the national security, civil, and commercial domains.
• Leverage software engineering skills to solve complex problems in various software systems domains.
• Identify opportunities for adopting new technologies, such as AI, to meet needs and forecast challenges.
• Drive change by introducing new perspectives and fostering a culture of innovation within the team.
• Collaborate with teams across the corporation to develop cross‑domain space solutions.
• Engage with customers using the latest technology to deliver innovative space solutions.

Skills

Web app development

Spring Framework

Java

Python

RESTful services

Cloud

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Bitbucket

SourceTree

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA seeks a Software Engineer to develop software for space, ground, and launch systems, applying modern languages and cloud‑native practices to national security, civil, and commercial missions.

You will work with cross‑discipline teams, explore AI opportunities, and grow through training and mentorship. The role requires onsite work, travel about 15%, and an active U.S. security clearance. We offer competitive compensation and relocation assistance.