Space Vehicle Systems Software Engineer — Real-Time & HIL

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

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation’s Vehicle Systems Software Department seeks a Vehicle Systems Software Engineer to join the team on-site in El Segundo, CA. You will develop models, run software-in-the-loop tests, and support day-of-launch mission assurance activities.

Ideal candidates have degrees in engineering or physics, strong Python/Java/C/C++ skills, Linux experience, and familiarity with real-time embedded software. Travel and security clearance willingness are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, physics or related discipline (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months).
• Experience programming in Python, Java, C/C++.
• Experience with Linux/Unix environments and version control.
• Knowledge of real-time embedded software development and testing.
• Willing to travel ~10% and able to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop models of space system components for software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop simulations.
• Test and analyze software on launch vehicles, spacecraft, and CubeSats.
• Maintain simulations to support software validation and day-of-launch readiness.
• Create tools to enhance analysis and simulation capabilities.
• Design and run software tests using HIL/SIL testbeds.
• Provide objective assessments for flight software safety and mission readiness.

Skills

Python

Java

C/C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

GitLab

Jenkins

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation’s Vehicle Systems Software Department seeks a Vehicle Systems Software Engineer to join the team on-site in El Segundo, CA. You will develop models, run software-in-the-loop tests, and support day-of-launch mission assurance activities.

Ideal candidates have degrees in engineering or physics, strong Python/Java/C/C++ skills, Linux experience, and familiarity with real-time embedded software. Travel and security clearance willingness are required.