Senior Software Architecture & Cloud Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation • El Segundo, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation’s Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD) is seeking a senior technical leader to deliver and guide complex software systems in mission-critical environments. The role serves as a principal advisor and architect, guiding customers and engineering organizations through software modernization, containerization, DevSecOps transformations, and evidence-based continuous assurance. It bridges commercial cloud-native technologies and high-assurance national security environments, shaping enterprise direction and technical execution for secure aerospace software systems.

The position is full-time and based in El Segundo, California, with 100% onsite work. Occasional travel to work locations or customer sites may be required. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain one.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, integration, architecture, or DevSecOps roles across development, test, and modernization environments.
• Demonstrated experience building CI/CD pipelines, custom testing frameworks, or automation infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with modern software development, integration workflows, and infrastructure-as-code concepts.
• Strong technical communication skills and ability to lead cross-functional technical teams.
• Ability to prioritize, execute, and deliver in high-visibility, fast-paced mission environments.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to work locations or customer sites as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in a STEM or related technical field.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, including a proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business and mission value for non-technical stakeholders.
• Extensive experience deploying, orchestrating (e.g., Kubernetes), and securing applications in enterprise cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or hybrid environments.
• Proven experience conducting Build vs. Buy analyses for enterprise-scale software tooling, considering long-term sustainability and total cost of ownership.
• Experience integrating open-source and commercial security, repository, or observability tools into automated enterprise software supply chains.
• Strong track record of building, mentoring, and leading technical teams or working groups from the ground up.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level architectural direction for mission-critical software systems spanning space, ground, and launch environments.
• Lead modernization of legacy monolithic architectures into resilient, microservices-based configurations deployed across cloud and virtualized environments.
• Design and champion enterprise-scale automated pipeline architectures, shifting manual security and compliance verification toward evidence-based continuous assurance.
• Lead technical trade studies and rapid prototyping to evaluate and securely implement cloud-native, containerization, and orchestration technologies.
• Oversee end-to-end software integration and segment-level verification, including requirements sell-off, witnessed demonstrations, and cross-functional coordination.
• Work directly with customers, systems engineering teams, security teams, and program leadership to align technical execution with mission priorities.
• Promote modern software development methodologies, introduce new commercial perspectives, challenge established practices, and mentor junior engineers.

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.

What This Job Offers

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