AI Software Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

7d•$75,300 - $142,700•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a software engineer to help build AI-enabled web and mobile agentic applications. The role involves working with a small team of software developers and collaborating with software developers, business analysts, customers, and management to deliver high-quality software releases. The selected candidate will work full-time on-site at the company’s facility in El Segundo, California. The engineer will design, implement, and test AI-native web-based workflow automation solutions and APIs running on AWS and Azure. The position also involves developing prototypes, gathering user feedback, improving software and development lifecycle processes with AI-enabled tools, reviewing code, and supporting production systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
For Solutions Developer Staff II: 2–5 years of software development experience using Java/Spring Boot, React, and Python.
For Solution Developer Staff III: 5–8+ years of software development experience using Java/Spring Boot, React, and Python.
Proven experience designing enterprise-grade solution architectures that are testable, maintainable, secure, and scalable.
Experience developing and deploying cloud-native solutions on AWS and/or Azure.
Hands-on experience deploying software through DevSecOps pipelines.
Strong experience working in Agile software development environments, including test automation.
Proficiency with Jira, Git, and AI-enabled IDEs such as Claude Code.
Experience with SQL and relational databases such as MySQL and MSSQL.
Experience with APIs and web services, including REST and SOAP.
Familiarity with building AI-enabled applications using RAG, MCP, agents, and LLMs.
Excellent troubleshooting skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving software issues.
Strong mentoring skills, with experience guiding and developing junior engineers.
Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new technologies and tools.
Ability to build strong relationships and drive consensus among peers, stakeholders, and customers.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
For Solution Developer Staff III: strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Continuous improvement mindset and interest in finding better ways to design, build, and deliver solutions.
Experience with workflow automation using workflow engines such as Camunda.
Experience implementing agentic workflows.
Experience conducting business workflow analysis.
Hands-on experience with AI tools such as Claude Code.
Experience leading large-scale enterprise solution implementations.
Ability to identify gaps in requirements and vulnerabilities in software and systems.
Experience building AI-enabled applications using RAG, MCP, agents, and LLMs.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and test AI-native web-based workflow automation solutions and APIs running on AWS and Azure, including features and enhancements.
Collaborate with the product owner, team leads, and developers to capture feature requirements and define solutions.
Produce prototype features quickly and participate in gathering feedback from users.
Work with the team to improve solutions and software development lifecycle processes using AI-enabled tools such as Claude Code.
Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to improve code efficiency, maintainability, and robustness.
Support and debug production-level issues and provide fixes.

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.