Software Systems Engineer
The Aerospace Corporation4 months ago
Chantilly, VA, USASenior
Base Salary
$117k - $176k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead software development teams across the corporation to develop cross-domain space solutions.
- Develop software for space, ground, and launch systems in national security, civil, and commercial domains.
- Solve complex problems across various software systems domains.
- Identify opportunities to adopt technologies such as AI to address current and future needs.
- Engage customers to leverage emerging technologies for challenging space-related problems.
- Introduce new perspectives, challenge established practices, and foster innovation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, with emphasis in computer science, software engineering, computer or information systems, management sciences, or a closely related technical discipline.
- At least 6 years of professional software engineering experience.
- Hands-on experience developing complex, software-reliant systems.
- Coding and scripting experience in at least two programming languages, such as Java and C/C++.
- Hands-on experience with Linux environments.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and collaborative development using Atlassian tools such as JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket, and SourceTree.
- Current and active TS/SCI security clearance.
- U.S. citizenship required to obtain the security clearance.
- Preferred qualifications include an advanced STEM degree, in-depth AI/LLM knowledge, experience with Git or Subversion, infrastructure as code, DevSecOps, and Windows and Linux development environments.
Benefits
- Full-time position located in Chantilly, Virginia, requiring 100% onsite work.
- Approximately 10% domestic travel to customer sites and other locations.
- 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 contributions of 8%, 10%, or 12% based on years of service, plus matching contributions; immediate eligibility and vesting upon hire.
- Flexible spending accounts and a variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
- Relocation assistance.
- Professional growth, development, and education assistance programs.
- Inclusive work environment focused on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
About The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation is a nonprofit operator of a federally funded research and development center, providing independent systems engineering, research, and mission assurance for U.S. government space programs. It supports defense, civil, and some commercial customers across satellites, launch vehicles, ground systems, remote sensing, and cyber. Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, it advises on acquisition, design, testing, and operations to improve reliability of national security space systems.