Cloud Engineer for Ground Systems

The Aerospace Corporation • Boulder, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD) staff couple the latest in information system technologies, such as elastic compute clouds, containerization, microservices, real-time operating systems, and visualization frameworks, with expertise in cyber security, software architecture, software engineering, data science, Artificial Intelligence, process improvement, and software development to deliver responsive, resilient, high-performance software intensive systems to our Intelligence Community, DoD, and civilian customers. We are looking for a Cloud Engineer for Ground Systems (Senior Member of the Technical Staff – Software Architecture Engineering and Cloud Computing Architecture) to join our Colorado-based Space-Based Sensing Division team supporting SSC FORGE acquisition efforts. The forward deployed position will execute key aspects of Aerospace’s FORGE acquisition lifecycle support, from ground system design through operations acceptance and handoff to sustainment, for all Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution (FORGE) program thrust areas. The Ground System Cloud Engineer will work across the program office to deliver next-generation overhead persistent infrared (OPIR) ground processing capabilities, with heavy emphasis toward adopting on-premises and commercial cloud architecture concepts, to operations. The Ground System Cloud Engineer will be responsible for developing trusted working relationships with stakeholders across the FORGE acquisition program office, operations/operations-supporting organizations, and legacy program personnel to facilitate these activities. The Ground System Cloud Engineer will serve as a subject matter expert on current and to-be fielded FORGE/next-generation OPIR ground capabilities; integrate next-generation cloud-native software solutions; and will provide trusted technical expertise to solicit stakeholder needs, communicate planned capabilities to address stakeholder concerns, and resolve problems as needs arise.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in STEM, Engineering or Science
• 4 years of related engineering experience, particularly Gound Systems, Software Architecture, etc .
• Proven track record of integrating effort between development and operations for newly fielded systems.
• Strong background in leading teams in ground systems, software development and cloud engineering
• Demonstrated experience in engineering and security of cloud-native architectures and mission-critical systems
• Experience in designing, developing, deploying, operating, and evolving cloud infrastructures and platforms to support customers
• Familiarity with cloud-native application architectures for building reliable, scalable, observable, and secure distributed applications in the cloud
• Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site/domestically if required.
• This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the US government.
• U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with agile development practices
• Experience bringing next-generation OPIR ground systems to operations
• Experience leading staff/support for operational next-generation OPIR systems
• Experience leading troubleshooting of advanced and complex, integrated systems
• Experience in systems engineering, testing, fielding, and operations of software-based systems
• Experience evolving & delivering end-to-end mission capabilities
• Adept with Confluence and Jira
• Experience establishing and maintaining trusted relationships with government customers, prime and support contractors, and key stakeholders under minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to create a positive team culture, mentor team members, and work effectively with multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Provide essential technology subject matter expertise to the Aerospace/US Government program office team to guide development of future FORGE Mission Data Processing (MDP) capabilities, including framework and software releases.
• Serve as a member of the trusted team of FORGE team representatives to the operations community.
• Support acquisition program office responses, engagements, and discussions with operations.
• Integrate efforts across FORGE thrust area development activities, including FORGE Framework and FORGE Processing, to ensure consistency and operational suitability.
• Execute technical trades defining/refining future FORGE MDP technical program roadmaps and acquisition plans.
• Represent Aerospace in program meetings and technical forums such as design reviews, technical interchanges, and site-specific meetings.
• Work independently with both internal and external customers and with technical support as a technical authority and consultant.
• Organize Aerospace’s technical efforts to deliver next-generation OPIR capabilities to operations.
• Participate in program status assessments and independent risk assessments that inform Government and Aerospace management of problems and perceived technical problems and recommend courses of action (COA development).
• Provide on-site Aerospace presence and communicate with the customer, SETA, SE&I, and contractors.
• Collaborate with SETA, SE&I, and government customer counterparts to meet mission needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior