Sr. Software Architect & Engineer

Overview 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. What You’ll Be Doing Interfacing directly with senior government leaders (civilian and military) to understand user requirements and mission needs Working with product owners to translate user needs into technical requirements, architecture decisions, and work items Advising and leading software development teams in overcoming complex data, collaboration, and design challenges Designing and validating architecture for a multi‑classification cloud application (NIPR, SIPR, JWICS) Applying DevSecOps best practices during application development and deployment Collaborating with government teams and contractor partners in a matrixed development environment Setting attainable goals for sprints, milestone planning, and product roadmap development Providing technical leadership on cross‑domain data integration and multi‑network deployment strategies Overseeing software development quality assurance and application maintenance Contributing to and maintaining project documentation (architecture decisions, development practices, quality guidelines) Managing release processes, change management, and migration strategies across classification domains Shaping digital integration and interface strategy for Headquarters Air Force tools and processes Growing departmental knowledge through technical leadership, training, and mentorship What You Need to be Successful Minimum requirements for the Sr. Project Engineer: bachelor’s degree in STEM, with an emphasis in Computer Science or other scientific/engineering discipline 10 or more years of relevant experience leading software development teams and designing enterprise applications Strong problem‑solving, communication, organizational, and leadership skills Demonstrated experience advising senior leaders and translating user needs into technical solutions Strong background in application architecture design and technical leadership Experience with managing software development teams across the full stack, including UI development, data schema management, API development, UX best practices, etc. Experience with complex data integration across disparate systems and data sources Familiarity with enterprise data architecture and data modeling concepts Familiarity with commercial cloud technologies (e.g., Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform) Familiarity with containerization systems (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) Familiarity with cloud security concepts (e.g., network security, identity and access management) Familiarity with DevSecOps processes and tools (e.g., SonarQube, Fortify) Proficiency in Python, HTML, and CSS Experience with agile development methodologies and sprint planning Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively in a cross‑functional matrixed organization with government and contractor partners Willingness to travel occasionally (approximately 10%) to work location or customer site, as required Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance issued by the U.S. government U.S. citizenship required to obtain a security clearance How You Can Stand Out Advanced degree in Computer Science or other scientific/engineering discipline (preferred) Hands‑on experience designing, implementing, and operating cloud‑based applications for real users Experience with cross‑domain solutions for moving data across networks (particularly upwards in classification levels) Experience with data operations and data lifecycle management Familiarity with modern front‑end frameworks Working knowledge of every layer in a cloud technology stack (e.g., virtualization infrastructure, operating systems, application hosting platforms, cloud‑native application design) Military operations experience and/or familiarity with DoD acquisitions processes Certifications related to cloud computing (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator) Certifications related to cybersecurity (e.g., Security+, CISSP) Current and active Secret/Top Secret security clearance issued by the U.S. government (strongly preferred) U.S. citizenship required to obtain a security clearance Compensation The grade‑based pay range for this job is $166,400.00 – $249,600.00 (Min – Max). Pay is an annual basis. Benefits 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; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire Flexible spending accounts Variable pay program for exceptional contributions Relocation assistance Professional growth and development programs to advance career Education assistance programs 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 identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or 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 requires reasonable accommodation, please contact us by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email at View email address on click.appcast.io@aero.org. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Aerospace Corporation