Software Systems Engineer
| Company | The Aerospace Coporation |
|---|---|
| Location | Chantilly, VA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related STEM field
- 8+ years of experience in software, system design, and systems integration
- Proven experience working with vendors to deliver large-scale, multi-component systems
- Strong knowledge of cloud-native architectures and containerization technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker)
- Experience with distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architectures
- Hands-on experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and infrastructure as code
- Excellent communication skills, with a strong ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams and vendors
- Strong leadership and project management skills to drive cross-team alignment and vendor delivery
- This position requires a TS/SCI, which is issued by the US government. US citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the delivery of highly scalable, fault-tolerant, and secure systems
- Define and enforce software standards, ensuring that solutions meet performance, security, and scalability requirements
- Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and external vendors to develop technical roadmaps and timelines
- Lead technical reviews and design discussions with multiple vendors to ensure system integration aligns with overall project objectives
- Establish and implement middleware and modular design frameworks (e.g., AUTOSAR, DDS, ROS) to support a modular software ecosystem
- Develop and maintain documentation for all systems and components
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and certifications relevant to the space domain (e.g., ECSS, CCSDS)
- Provide mentorship and guidance to development teams and vendors to ensure software best practices are followed
- Collaborate on system testing, validation, and verification with teams to ensure a smooth performance of systems
- Act as a point of escalation for complex technical challenges, working closely with vendors to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced Technical Degree
- Experience in the space or aerospace industry
- Expertise in modular software design and middleware frameworks (e.g., AUTOSAR, DDS, ROS, or similar)
- Familiarity with space-related standards, such as ECSS or CCSDS
- Knowledge of high-performance computing, real-time systems, and security for mission-critical applications (Risk Management Framework)
- Familiarity with AI/ML technologies and their applications in space systems