2026 Jr Software and Data Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Jr Software and Data Engineer for the Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD). This division couples 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 Intelligence Community, DoD, and civilian customers. The qualified candidate will become part of the Data Platforms and Architectures Department (DPAD), focusing on software projects that analyze, process, and visualize data, often in collaboration with the Artificial Intelligence department. The position is responsible for identifying, prototyping, and analyzing the viability of innovative technologies and software solutions to aid Aerospace and its customers in addressing real-world mission challenges.

Requirements

Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills for coordinating efforts and working with members of various internal and external organizations.
Strong reading comprehension, research, and analytical skills for understanding software documentation and source code, interpreting project requirements, and learning new technologies according to project demand.
Integrity, self-motivation, initiative, and a collaborative approach to working in a team environment and proactively communicating progress and concerns to teammates and project stakeholders.
Organizational, time management, and project management skills, including knowledge of software engineering lifecycles and familiarity with project management methodologies.
Adaptability to working in a dynamic environment where duties, responsibilities, and activities vary in response to fluctuating organizational needs.
Flexibility in completing projects with concurrent timelines, accurately estimating task duration, and working independently on execution.
Demonstration of behavior consistent with the company’s values: Dedication to Mission Success, Technical Excellence, Commitment to Our People, Objectivity and Integrity, and Innovation.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or STEM related program, pursuing or conferring within 12 months.
Minimum GPA of 3.0
0-1 year of industry work experience
Academic knowledge and/or project experience related to Data Engineering, Data Science, AI, or Software and Cloud Development
Backend development project experience or course work in data structures and algorithms.
Proficient in one of the following programming languages: Java, C, C++, Python, Perl, or Shell scripting.
Experience developing in Unix-like environments and using source/version control (Git).
Willingness to travel approx. 15% domestically to support customer needs
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government.
U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
Transcripts required

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree
Active security clearance
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of one or more scripting languages
Experience developing REST APIs or application-database integration programming.
Knowledge of data architectures and platforms, data mesh, data fabric, data pipelines, data engineering, data management, or data governance.
Familiarity with data semantics, knowledge engineering, or virtual knowledge graphing (VSG).
Experience building cloud-native applications, virtual environments, microservice architectures, containerized platforms, infrastructure as code, or automated deployments (e.g. Kubernetes, Docker, Argo).
Experience implementing unit, integration, or functional software testing.

Responsibilities

Supporting the national, security, and commercial space enterprise through the identification, prototyping, assessment, and implementation of cutting-edge data engineering technologies in a cloud-native environment.
Collaborating with technical subject matter experts and interdisciplinary teams to conceive, design, and develop enterprise data analysis pipelines and applications.
Learning by doing, acquiring expertise in emerging technologies to further personal and organizational breadth of knowledge in an academic environment where self-enrichment, training, and mentorship is fundamental.
Proposing innovative research and development projects, leading research and proof-of-concept development as the principal investigator.

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