Software Systems Acquisition Engineer
The Aerospace Corporation3 days ago
El Segundo, CA, USASenior / Staff+
Base Salary
$129k - $194k/yr
Responsibilities
- Provide software systems engineering expertise for acquisition activities from pre-acquisition planning through source selection, development, integration and test, and deployment.
- Work with customers and contractors to shape and execute software requirements for complex acquisition programs.
- Advise customers on iterative and incremental software development and project-management approaches.
- Lead analyses and studies covering requirements, verification and validation, readiness reviews, risk management, technology planning, performance assessments, and market research.
- Research challenging problems, test hypotheses, develop innovative approaches and tools, and mentor junior staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM, with emphasis in computer science, software engineering, computer or information systems, management sciences, or a closely related technical discipline.
- 7–12 years of professional software engineering experience.
- Hands-on experience developing complex software-reliant systems.
- Experience using Agile or DevSecOps software development or Agile project management.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
- Ability to take initiative, complete tasks successfully, and collaborate effectively.
- Willingness to travel overnight domestically approximately 10–15% if needed.
- Preferred qualifications include an active or recent SSBI, ability to obtain SCI access, a relevant advanced degree, experience in federal acquisition, MBSE/digital engineering, software processes or metrics, data science practices, software process improvement, or software test design.
- Preferred qualifications include relevant certifications, familiarity with space or missile acquisition and systems, and PMP, DAWIA Program Manager Level II or III, or other relevant acquisition certifications.
Benefits
- Full-time position based in El Segundo, California, requiring a minimum of four days onsite, with telework options and standard or alternate work schedules.
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
- 401(k) plan with company-paid benefits of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus matching contributions; immediate eligibility and vesting.
- 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.