Jr. Data Solutions and Software Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation’s Information Systems and Cyber Division develops responsive, resilient, high-performance software-intensive systems for Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and civilian customers. The Data Platforms and Architectures Department develops data architectures and solutions that help civil and national security space customers build multi-domain, data-centric organizations through data management, orchestration, integration, fusion, and cloud development. The Jr. Data Solutions and Software Engineer will help design and build scalable, resilient, enterprise data solutions. The role collaborates with National Security Space, United States Space Force, and other Department of Defense customers, and supports data architectures, platforms, prototypes, and enterprise applications using public and private cloud. This is a full-time, 100% onsite position based in El Segundo, California. Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field from an accredited institution.
At least 1 year of professional experience in software development, data engineering, software and data architecture development, or a similar technical specialization.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency developing and implementing data-intensive cloud-native applications using languages such as Python, C/C++, or Java.
Familiarity with building enterprise AI-ready data management systems and with data operations, integration, and fusion.
Familiarity with cloud-native application development and deployment across cloud and on-premises platforms using technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm.
Technical leadership acumen and experience.
Willingness to travel occasionally to a work location or customer site, domestically or internationally, if required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related STEM field.
Hands-on experience with modern data architectures, paradigms, solutions, and platforms for multi-domain enterprise organizations, such as data lakehouse, data fabric, or data mesh.
Familiarity with data security, management, governance, orchestration, integration and fusion, virtualization, and access.
Familiarity with building modern AI capabilities, including LLMs, RAGs, and Agentic AI systems.
Familiarity with cloud technologies and platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Platform One.
Knowledge of knowledge graphs and ontologies.
Familiarity with microservices and cloud architectures.
Familiarity with the latest AI advancements in data management, governance, and operations.
Active Secret or TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with National Security Space, United States Space Force, and other Department of Defense customers.
Provide data architecture and engineering designs and solutions for the space enterprise.
Support the development of resilient and efficient data architectures, platforms, and solutions for current and future information systems.
Support customers in managing rapidly growing data volumes using innovative data platforms.
Lead, coordinate, and collaborate with multifunctional teams to build and deploy prototypes and internal enterprise applications and platforms using public and private cloud.
Adapt duties, responsibilities, and activities as needed to meet evolving organizational requirements.
Develop data solutions that increase velocity and innovation for Aerospace and its customers.

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 contributions 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.