Senior Vehicle Software Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

20h•$151,300 - $226,900•Hybrid

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. The Vehicle Systems Division (VSD) sits at the center of the ideas and data behind current and future systems supplying innovative research and development; technical evaluations during the acquisition process; conceptual and detailed design; assembly, integration, and test; and operational support. Comprised primarily of highly-trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance, navigation, and controls; robotics; electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; orbital mechanics; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments. The Vehicle Systems Software Department (VSSD) focuses on flight computers, flight software, cubesat development, and embedded system architecture while supporting a variety of independent R&D efforts in robotics, automation, and distributed systems. Our multidisciplinary staff provides technical oversight throughout the vehicle and flight software development process, from requirements definition to day-of-launch and on-orbit operations. We develop high-fidelity closed-loop hardware and software testbeds to test the software, and to assess its readiness for flight. In addition, we develop and test real-time embedded software for picosats, drones, and other emerging technologies. We are looking for a Senior Vehicle Software Engineer (Senior Engineering Specialist - Multidisciplinary Guidance Navigation & Control) with technical expertise on topics related to real-time vehicle software and embedded software design, development, and testing. In addition, s/he will be expected to provide technical mentoring and will facilitate and encourage the culture of innovation within the department, ensuring the capabilities and expertise needed to support The Aerospace Corporation's current and future customers. This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA., requiring at least 4 days onsite.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent
10+ years of applicable professional or academic experience in flight and/or embedded software systems
Experience and ability to keep up with the state-of-the-art in flight and embedded systems software practices and hardware advancements
Experience as a leading contributor to multidisciplinary teams
Experience writing technical reports and giving technical presentations
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government.
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a STEM field or equivalent
Familiarity in tracking or monitoring critical support technologies related to flight and/or embedded software, simulation, and software testing is a big plus
Strong knowledge in launch vehicle and satellite flight software architectures, development, and testing, including experience in control systems, redundancy algorithms, fault detection, sensor processing, and data interfaces
Experience in the development of Software-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop simulations
Active Secret or higher security clearance (TS or SCI)

Responsibilities

Providing technical expertise and analysis on flight/embedded software systems for national security space and commercial space programs.
Contributing to key flight software development processes, such as preliminary and critical design reviews, requirements definition, and qualification testing.
Support development of software-in-the-loop platforms, hardware-in-the-loop platforms, interface modeling, simulation architectures, and mission support.
Act as the technical expert on flight/embedded software systems for multi-disciplinary projects that span across organizations.
Advise on ways to strengthen the department’s capabilities in the following focus areas: avionics and/or emulated avionics hardware-in-the-loop simulation; software-in-the-loop simulation; simulated vehicle environments and dynamics; flight code validation; anomaly identification and resolution; common hardware/software interfaces; and other emerging embedded architecture and design concepts.
Provide technical leadership/mentorship to team members.

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