Space Vehicle Systems Software Engineer

aero; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, vacation

Telework options

401(k) plan with company match

Relocation assistance

Education assistance programs

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Vehicle Systems Software Engineer (Member of Technical Staff / Sr. Member) to contribute to embedded software for flight systems in launch vehicles and spacecraft.

This full-time, on-site position requires a passion for space and software development with involvement across requirements, design, and verification activities. You will work in a multidisciplinary team within the Vehicle Systems Software Department, addressing M&S for software

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, physics or related discipline (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months).
• 0-1 years of applicable professional experience.
• Experience programming in Python, Java, C/C++; experience with Linux/Unix.
• Willing to travel approximately 10% to customer sites.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop models of space system components such as sensors, actuators, and vehicle dynamics for use in software-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop, and emulator-based simulators
• Conduct tests and analyses of software systems embedded within launch vehicles, spacecraft, CubeSats, and other mission-critical components of space systems
• Participate in development and maintenance of simulations to support software validation, on-orbit anomaly resolution, and day-of-launch mission assurance activities
• Develop tools and techniques for enhancing analysis and simulation capabilities
• Design, develop, and execute software tests using high-fidelity HIL and SIL testbeds
• Deliver objective technical assessments that empower customers to evaluate flight software safety and readiness
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed
• Training and mentorship will be provided

Skills

Python

Java

C/C++

Linux/Unix

Embedded software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, physics or related discipline

Master’s degree in same

Tools

GitLab

Jenkins

CI/CD tools

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Vehicle Systems Software Engineer (Member of Technical Staff / Sr. Member) to contribute to embedded software for flight systems in launch vehicles and spacecraft.

This full-time, on-site position requires a passion for space and software development with involvement across requirements, design, and verification activities. You will work in a multidisciplinary team within the Vehicle Systems Software Department, addressing M&S for software