Software Systems Acquisition Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Software Systems Acquisition Engineer to join its Software Systems and Acquisition Department. The role provides software systems engineering expertise to help customers acquire software-reliant systems, from pre-acquisition planning through source selection, development, integration and test, and deployment. The engineer works closely with customers and contractors on complex acquisition programs and advises on rapid, iterative, and incremental software development approaches, including Agile, Scrum, Scaled Agile Framework, and DevSecOps. The position involves leading engineering analyses and studies addressing software requirements, verification and validation, readiness reviews, risk management, technology planning and insertion, performance assessments, and market research. It also includes researching challenging problems, testing hypotheses, developing new approaches and tools, and mentoring junior staff. The position is full-time and based in El Segundo, California, with at least four days onsite per week and approximately 10–15% overnight domestic travel if needed. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline, emphasizing computer science, software engineering, computer or information systems, management sciences, or a closely related technical discipline.
7–12 years of professional software engineering experience.
Hands-on experience developing complex software-reliant systems.
Experience using Agile/DevSecOps software development or Agile project management.
Ability to take initiative, successfully complete tasks, and collaborate effectively.
Willingness to travel overnight domestically, approximately 10–15% if needed.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Nice To Haves

Active or recent SSBI (Single Scope Background Investigation) and ability to obtain and maintain SCI access.
Advanced degree from an accredited program in a relevant field.
Experience in at least two of the following: federal government acquisition programs, MBSE/digital engineering, software processes/metrics/quality, data science practices, software process improvement, and software test design.
Current certification in one or more relevant technologies, such as Scrum Master, Product Owner, Scaled Agile Framework, cloud architect, or certified solutions architect, with corresponding experience.
Familiarity with space/missile acquisition policies, space/missile systems, or advanced space/missile technologies.
PMP, DAWIA Program Manager Level II or III, or other relevant acquisition certifications.

Responsibilities

Provide software systems engineering expertise to support acquisition of software-reliant systems from pre-acquisition planning through source selection, development, integration and test, and deployment.
Work with customers and contractors to shape and execute software aspects of complex acquisition programs.
Advise customers on rapid iterative and incremental software development approaches, including Agile, Scrum, Scaled Agile Framework, and DevSecOps.
Lead engineering analyses and studies involving software requirements development, verification and validation approaches, readiness reviews, risk management, technology planning and insertion, performance assessments, and market research.
Research challenging problems, test hypotheses, and develop new approaches and tools.
Mentor junior staff.

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 based on years of service and 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.