Aerospace Software Testbed Development Engineer
The Aerospace Corporation21 hours ago
El Segundo, CA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$100k - $176k/yr
Responsibilities
- Support NRO and DoD customers in complex aerospace software and systems environments.
- Develop models of sensors, actuators, vehicle dynamics, and other space system components for software-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop, and emulator-based simulators.
- Conduct tests and analyses of embedded software in launch vehicles, spacecraft, CubeSats, and other mission-critical space systems.
- Develop and maintain simulations supporting software validation, on-orbit anomaly resolution, and day-of-launch mission assurance.
- Create tools and techniques to improve analysis and simulation capabilities.
- Lead or contribute to highly technical project teams and foster innovation while delivering results to customers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university program.
- At least four years of applicable professional or educational experience; the Engineering Specialist track requires at least six years.
- Technical support experience in complex environments involving customers, program offices, engineering support, and contractors.
- Programming experience in Python and Java or C/C++.
- Project experience in dynamics, control systems, control algorithm design, or modeling and simulation.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
- Previous experience leading highly technical project teams and experience with CI/CD tools and concepts for the Engineering Specialist track.
- Preferred qualifications include an advanced engineering or related STEM degree, familiarity with launch vehicles and satellite payloads, software development processes and tools, Linux/Unix systems, network architecture, cybersecurity, machine learning and AI development, real-time embedded software, and the Atlassian tool suite.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options; the position requires at least four days onsite in El Segundo, California.
- 401(k) plan with company-paid benefits of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
- Flexible spending accounts, variable pay opportunities, relocation assistance, professional growth programs, and education assistance.
- 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.