Senior Software Systems Acquisition Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nations 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 youll be part of a special collection of problem solvers thought leaders and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD) staff couple the latest in information system technologies such as elastic compute clouds containerization microservices realtime 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 highperformance software intensive systems to our Intelligence Community DoD and civilian customers.

Do cool work that matters in an industry thats booming! We are looking for a Senior Software Systems Acquisition Engineer (Software Architecture Engineering and Systems Software Engineering) to join our growing Software Systems and Acquisition Department. Our customers in the Space Force Air Force NASA NOAA other federal agencies and commercial industry need your help to acquire cuttingedge software capabilities to chase the future!

Work Model
This is a fulltime position based in Chantilly Va offering a hybrid work model that combines 45 regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow.

What Youll Be Doing

• Be the goto person in providing software systems engineering expertise to support effective acquisition of softwarereliant systems from preacquisition planning through source selection development integration and test and deployment
• Work shouldertoshoulder with customers and contractors to shape and execute software specifics in complex acquisition programs
• Provide expertise in rapid iterative and incremental software development approaches (such as Agile Scrum Scaled Agile Framework Lean Software Development and/or DevSecOps) and assist customers in applying these techniques toward mission success
• Lead engineering analyses and studies such as software requirements development and flow; verification and validation approaches; readiness reviews; risk management; technology planning and insertion; performance assessments; and/or market research
• Develop and validate detailed models employing MBSE and/or digital engineering approaches
• Create enterprise software strategies and architectures
• Research challenge problems test hypotheses innovate new approaches and tools and/or prove concepts
• Mentor junior staff as you grow your own career

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in STEM emphasis in computer science software engineering computer or information systems management sciences or closely related technical discipline
• 12 years of professional software engineering experience
• Handson experience in the development of complex and softwarereliant systems.
• Experience using Agile/DevSecOps software development or Agile project management
• Proven ability to take initiative and successfully complete tasks lead complex technical projects and collaborate effectively.
• Willingness to travel overnight domestically approx. 1020 if needed.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance which is issued by the US government. US 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:

• Active or recent SSBI and ability to obtain and maintain SCI access
• Advanced degree in STEM
• Experience in at least one of the following: federal government acquisition programs MBSE/digital engineering software reliability software processes/metrics/quality software process improvement
• Current certification in one or more relevant technologies (e.g. Scrum Master Product Owner Scaled Agile Framework cloud architect etc. with corresponding experience
• Familiarity with space acquisition policies space systems and/or advanced space technologies
• Experience developing or validating software cost estimates
• PMP DAWIA Program Manager Level II or III or other relevant acquisition certifications

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 industryleading 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 companypaid 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
• A 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 otherthe 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 equalopportunity 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 colorreligiongeneticinformation 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 youre 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 emailat .You can also reviewKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.