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Chantilly, Virginia, United States
Hybrid
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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.
Internship conversion position for the Software Systems and Acquisition Department within the Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD).
Work Model
This is a full-time position based in Chantilly, VA offering an onsite work model that combines 4 regular onsite workdays and limited remote flexibility as business needs allow.
Job Summary
Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD) staff couple the latest in information system technologies, such as elastic compute clouds, containerization, microservices, real-time operating systems, and visualization frameworks, with expertise in cyber security, software architecture, software engineering, data science, Artificial Intelligence, process improvement, and software development to deliver responsive, resilient, high-performance software intensive systems to our Intelligence Community, DoD, and civilian customers.
Do cool work that matters in an industry that’s booming! We are looking for a Software Systems Acquisition Engineer (Software Architecture Engineering and Systems Software Engineering) to help the Aerospace Corporation in guiding software acquisition practices and activities for our customers. Our customers in the Space Force, Air Force, NASA, NOAA, other federal agencies, and commercial industry need your help to acquire cutting-edge software capabilities to chase the future!
What You’ll Be Doing
Providing expertise in software architecting/engineering approaches and assisting customers in applying these techniques toward mission success
Applying skills in various areas including, but not limited to, model-driven development, software systems architecture and design, data analysis, agile software development techniques, enterprise systems, digital engineering and/or other related areas.
Developing analytical tools and models
Providing general software systems engineering expertise to support effective management of large, software-reliant programs from pre-acquisition planning through source selection, development, deployment, and beyond
Participating in engineering studies, readiness reviews, technology planning and insertion; performance assessments, and/or market research
Researching challenge problems, testing hypotheses, prototyping new approaches, and/or proving concepts
Presenting your technical findings to government officials and others
Mentoring junior staff as you grow your own career
Technical Skills We Are Looking For
Familiarity with software coding practices (object-oriented concepts, etc) and ability to read commonly used languages (Python, Java, javascript, etc)
Familiarity with software modeling and MBSE practices
Familiarity with basic DevOps practices
Familiarity with code branching strategies
Familiarity with automation servers such as Jenkins
Ability to break down and organize software product requirements
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or closely related technical discipline
General knowledge of software development lifecycles with demonstrated experience in 1-2 areas (e.g., requirements, modeling, architecture/design, testing, etc.)
Ability to perform technical assessments of requirements, software architectures and designs, and/or code
Ability to assess risk of design trade-offs, development approaches, schedules, and/or plans
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups
Willingness to travel overnight domestically approx. 10% if needed.
This position requires 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.
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
Current certification in one or more relevant technologies (e.g., Scrum Master, Product Owner, Scaled Agile Framework, cloud architect, etc.) with corresponding experience
Knowledge of Cybersecurity and DevSecOps best practices
Some experience of designing software architecture
Data visualization, for example being able to visualize data from Cameo models on a platform that is understandable for non-Cameo modelers.
Some familiarity with AI development concepts
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.
(Min - Max)
$90,000.00 - $100,000.00Pay Basis: AnnualLeadership Competencies
Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
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
We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.
