Software Architect/Engineer
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
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.At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and
diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion
and aspiration - to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.
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, process
improvement, and software development to deliver responsive,
resilient, high-performance software intensive systems to our IC,
DoD, and civilian customers.As part of ISCD, the Software
Architecture and Engineering Department (SAED) develops and applies
methods and tools to conceptualize, build, and deploy secure,
resilient, and adaptable software-reliant capabilities and systems.
We are seeking a software systems architect/engineer to join us as
we work with our customers to conceive, develop, and field critical
capabilities for a variety of national security missions. As an
experienced professional with a strong technical background, you
will develop model-based engineering approaches to illuminate
performance and quality characteristics of cyber-physical system
architectures, evaluate software engineering environments and
practices for agile and DevSecOps projects, conduct studies and
analyses focused on software aspects of integrating cutting-edge
technologies into critical system architectures, develop techniques
and tools to advance software architecture practice and analysis
capabilities, and prepare and brief findings. Your work will
support Department of Defense, intelligence community, and civil
agency customers as they acquire, develop, operate, and sustain
nationally critical capabilities in highly contested environments.
This is a full-time position based in Chantilly, VA or El Segundo,
CA.What You'll Be Doing
- Be the go-to person for customers who need software
architecture and engineering expertise, focused on Agile/DevSecOps
strategies, methods, environments, and tools
- Support development of software architecture and engineering
strategies and plans for space systems and associated ground,
launch, and mission processing capabilities
- Apply model-based/digital engineering concepts and tools to
software engineering, focusing on architecturally significant
aspects of software and the systems/software interface
- Evaluate and/or support development of plans for software/data
modernization and migration to cloud environments
- Research and develop modeling and visualization capabilities to
enable analysis of software system architecture characteristics,
e.g., security, resiliency, and adaptability
- Develop software architecture and life-cycle engineering
methods for AI/ML-based capabilities integration
- Study emerging technologies and develop approaches to
insert/pilot them in existing systems and systems in
development
- Prepare technical reports and deliver presentations to
disseminate findings, guidance, and technical information to a wide
audienceThis position is available as a Software Architect/Engineer
or a Sr. Software Architect/EngineerWhat You Need to be
SuccessfulMinimum Requirements for Software Architect/Engineer
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Computer
Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or closely
related technical discipline
- Technical background in software engineering across the
lifecycle from inception through design, construction, testing, and
operations, including Agile and DevSecOps approaches
- 8 or more years of professional experience in software
development including use of modern approaches (e.g., Agile and
DevSecOps) and a variety of programming languages and
platforms
- Experience using model-based system/software engineering
methods, languages, and tools for software and space system
architecture development and evaluation
- Experience developing and/or evaluating cloud architectures and
migrating applications and services to cloud environments
- Ability to work both independently and as an effective
collaborator on diverse teams
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work on multiple simultaneous tasks and adapt to
changing priorities
- Willingness to travel domestically up to 10%
- Active Top Secret security clearanceMinimum Requirements:
Senior Software Architect/Engineer
- All of the above requirements for Software
Architect/Engineer
- 12 or more years of professional experience in software
development including use of modern approaches (e.g., Agile and
DevSecOps) and a variety of programming languages and
platforms
- 8 or more years of experience with government acquisition of
software-reliant systems
- Software architecture and engineering research expertise
- Willingness to mentor junior staff to advance their technical
and professional skillsHow You Can Stand OutIt would be impressive
if you have one or more of these:
- Advanced degree from an accredited program in Computer Science,
Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or closely related
technical discipline
- Experience with software measurement and quality attribute
trade-off analysis
- Experience with data modeling and data-centric
architectures
- Awareness and use of techniques to assess software and system
architectures for cyber resiliency and security
- Knowledge of digital engineering and related concepts, methods,
and tools
- Skills in developing and evaluating artificial
intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) applications and integrating
AI/ML into critical/conventional system architecturesWe 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 - Mid - Max)$103,285 -
$168,019 - $232,752Ways 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 respectWe are all unique, from diverse 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/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse
workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are
developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior
customer solutions. 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 ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also
review Know Your Rights : Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as
well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
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