The Aerospace Corporation

Software Integration Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation$117K — $175K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM related to Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields
  • 6+ years of experience in web application development, particularly with Spring Framework, Java, Python, and cloud services
  • Proficiency in Agile methodologies using Atlassian tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence)
  • Experience coding in at least two programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C/C++)
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and collaborative source code management (Git, Subversion)
  • Proven experience using Windows and Linux development environments
  • Strong skills in leading team discussions and engaging with clients for technical insight

Responsibilities

  • Develop software to support national security and commercial space systems
  • Solve complex problems across diverse software systems
  • Identify opportunities to adopt new technologies for future challenges
  • Drive change and foster innovation within the team
  • Collaborate with teams to create cross-domain space solutions
  • Engage with clients to leverage the latest technologies for innovative solutions
  • Pursue growth through new work opportunities and mentorship

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
  • Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation
  • 401(k) plan with company contributions and immediate vesting
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Professional growth and education assistance programs
  • Relocation assistance
  • An inclusive work environment that supports teamwork and respect
Full Job Description
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.

The Software Implementation and Integration Department (SIID) specializes in transforming these advanced technologies into operational reality for our customers. Our team focuses on the practical integration of AI, cloud-native services, and data platforms, ensuring seamless interoperability across complex enterprise environments. We employ modern integration patterns, and automated deployment pipelines to bridge the gap between innovative solutions and mission-critical systems. By concentrating on implementation excellence and system integration, we enable rapid technology adoption while maintaining the security, reliability, and performance standards for our customer's demand.

Work Model
  • This is a full-time position based in Chantilly, VA, which requires 100% onsite work.


What You'll Be Doing
  • Develop software in a modern language to support space, ground, and launch systems in the national security, civil, and commercial domains
  • Leverage your software engineering skills to solve complex problems in various software systems domains
  • Identify exciting opportunities for adopting new technologies, such as AI, to solve existing needs and predict future challenges
  • Drive positive change by introducing new perspectives, challenge established practices, and foster a culture of innovation within the team
  • Collaborate with teams across the corporation to develop cross-domain space solutions
  • Operate strategically through engaging with customers in leveraging the latest technology that provides innovative solutions to their challenging problems in the space arena
  • Learn and grow through new work opportunities, training, and mentorship from experienced staff


What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the Engineering Specialist - Software Engineering
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM, with an emphasis in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field(s)
  • 6 or more years of relevant experience in a position related to web application development, Spring Framework, Java, Python, RESTful services, or Cloud
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and team collaborative development using Atlassian tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket, SourceTree, etc.)
  • Demonstrated ability in coding and scripting with languages with at least two different programming languages (e.g. Java, Python, C/C++.)
  • Experience using collaborative source code management (Git, Subversion), Agile Development, and DevSecOps
  • Proven experience with Windows and Linux Development Environments
  • Hands-on experience with Linux environments
  • Leading team discussions and code collaboration to promote continuous progress
  • Participating in client, industry, and end-user discussions to help provide technical viewpoint on the application
  • Participating in technical design sessions to create sustainable, high-performing features and providing accurate estimates and development timelines.
  • Experience in software technologies such as Full Stack, DevOps, AI, or cloud technologies like microservices and containers.
  • Experience leading an Agile development team using Atlassian tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket, SourceTree, etc.)
  • Willingness to travel approx. 15% domestically (customer sites, locations, etc)
  • This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US 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:
  • Advanced degree in STEM with an emphasis in Computer Science or other sciences/engineering discipline.
  • In-depth knowledge and experience in AI/LLM
  • Current and active TS/SCI clearance


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)
$117,300.00 - $175,900.00

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership 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:
  • Operate Strategically
  • Lead Change
  • Engage with Impact
  • Foster Innovation
  • Deliver Results


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.

About The Aerospace Corporation

The Aerospace Corporation is a nonprofit corporation that operates a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) headquartered in El Segundo, California. The corporation provides technical guidance and advice on all aspects of space missions to military, civil, and commercial customers. Aerospace also designs and develops spacecraft, sensors, and other systems in support of national security, civil, and commercial customers. The corporation has more than 4,000 employees and operates a number of laboratories and test facilities across the United States.
Learn more about The Aerospace Corporation
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1960

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