Aerospace Software Testbed Development Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an Aerospace Software Testbed Development Engineer (Senior Member of Technical Staff/Engineering Specialist – Multidisciplinary Guidance Navigation & Control) to develop and maintain simulations and testbeds for validating flight software embedded in launch vehicles, spacecraft, CubeSats, and other mission-critical space systems. The role supports customers in the NRO and DoD and is based in El Segundo, California, requiring at least four days onsite each week. The Vehicle Systems Software Department performs independent verification and validation of flight software and provides technical oversight throughout development, from requirements definition through launch and on-orbit operations. The engineer will help assess software readiness for flight, support on-orbit anomaly resolution and day-of-launch mission assurance, and improve analysis and simulation capabilities. The role calls for a passion for space and software development, technical leadership, and a focus on delivering results to customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university program.
At least 4 years of applicable professional or educational experience for the Senior Member of Technical Staff level; at least 6 years for the Engineering Specialist – Multidisciplinary Guidance Navigation & Control level.
Experience providing technical support in complex environments involving customers, program offices, engineering support, and contractors.
Programming experience in Python and Java or C/C++.
Relevant project experience in dynamics, control systems, control algorithm design, or modeling and simulation.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.
For the Engineering Specialist – Multidisciplinary Guidance Navigation & Control level, previous experience leading highly technical project teams.
For the Engineering Specialist – Multidisciplinary Guidance Navigation & Control level, experience with CI/CD tools and concepts.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree from an accredited program in engineering or a related STEM field.
Familiarity with launch vehicles and satellite payloads, their relationships with other subsystems, and mission-level performance.
Proficiency with software development processes and tools, including compilers, IDEs, software engineering standards, and coding standards.
Experience with Linux/Unix systems, network architecture, and cybersecurity.
Experience with machine learning and AI development.
Understanding of developing and/or testing real-time embedded software.
Knowledge of the Atlassian tool suite, including JIRA, Bitbucket, and Confluence.

Responsibilities

Support customers in the NRO and DoD.
Develop models of space system components, including sensors, actuators, and vehicle dynamics, for 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 space-system components.
Participate in developing and maintaining simulations to support software validation, on-orbit anomaly resolution, and day-of-launch mission assurance activities.
Develop tools and techniques to enhance analysis and simulation capabilities.
Foster innovation within the team and deliver results to customers.
For the Engineering Specialist – Multidisciplinary Guidance Navigation & Control level, lead highly technical project teams.

Benefits

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 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 program for exceptional contributions.
Relocation assistance.
Professional growth and development programs.
Education assistance programs.
Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.