Software Architect - ESS � Ground

Special Aerospace Services • El Segundo, CA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Aurex is a mission-focused aerospace and defense company building the next frontier of deterrence. From hypersonics and missile defense to hardened networks and orbital systems, we design, test, and deliver the platforms that turn unproven ideas into battlefield-ready capability. Born in Huntsville and built for speed, Aurex brings together aerospace veterans, combat-tested operators, and forward-leaning technologists to solve problems that matterfast. We move from whiteboard to warfighter with precision, clarity, and zero tolerance for fluff.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in software architecture, enterprise software design, or digital engineering
• 5+ years of experience with SATCOM, space systems, ground systems, or C2 software environments
• Experience developing system or software architectures using UML, SysML, DoDAF, UPDM, or UAF
• Experience developing Interface Control Documents (ICDs), service decompositions, and API definitions
• Experience designing cloud-native architectures, microservices, containers, and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience aligning architecture with cybersecurity frameworks and working in Agile environments or SAFe
• Knowledge of secure coding and Zero Trust-aligned design principles
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelors degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics field

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting MILSATCOM programs, Protected Tactical SATCOM (PTS), or similar DoD systems
• Experience with MBSE tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, Rhapsody, or Sparx EA
• Experience designing solutions for hybrid cloud environments
• Experience integrating AI, ML, or automation into enterprise software systems
• Knowledge of modern waveform processing, signal routing, or SATCOM network architectures
• Knowledge of acquisition processes, technical baselines, configuration control, and systems integration
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to varied audiences
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, TOGAF, INCOSE ASEP, CSEP, ESEP, CISSP or CSSLP, or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Certification
• Ability to obtain a Security+ CE or CISSP Certification within 6 months of start date

What This Job Offers

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