Aerospace Software Testbed Development Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

2d•$100,300 - $175,900•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an Aerospace Software Testbed Development Engineer for its Vehicle Systems Software Department. The department performs independent verification and validation of flight software embedded in avionics systems aboard launch vehicles, spacecraft, and other vehicle systems. Its multidisciplinary staff provides technical oversight throughout flight software development, from requirements definition through day-of-launch and on-orbit operations, and develops high-fidelity closed-loop hardware and software testbeds to assess software readiness for flight. The role supports customers in the NRO and DoD and develops simulations and analysis capabilities for mission-critical space systems. The position is based in El Segundo, California, and requires at least four days onsite. The role is identified as Senior Member of Technical Staff or Engineering Specialist – Multidisciplinary Guidance Navigation & Control.

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 level, experience leading highly technical project teams.
For the Engineering Specialist 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 practices, 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.
Develop and maintain simulations supporting 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 the customer.
For the Engineering Specialist 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.