Aerospace Software Test Engineer
$100.3k - $175.9kThe Aerospace Corporation
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.
The Vehicle Systems Division (VSD) sits at the center of the ideas and data behind current and future systems supplying innovative research and development; technical evaluations during the acquisition process; conceptual and detailed design; assembly, integration, and test; and operational support. Comprised primarily of highly-trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance, navigation, and controls; robotics; electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments.The Vehicle Systems Software Department performs independent verification and validation of flight software embedded within avionics systems aboard launch vehicles, spacecraft, and other vehicle systems. Our multidisciplinary staff provides technical oversight throughout the flight software development process, from requirements definition to day-of-launch and on-orbit operations. We develop high-fidelity closed-loop hardware and software testbeds to test the software to assess its readiness for flight. VSSD is seeking an Aerospace Software Test Engineer (Senior Member of Technical Staff/Engineering Specialist - Multidisciplinary Guidance Navigation & Control) with a passion for space and software development to be part of our team.
This position is in El Segundo, CA., requiring at least 4 days onsite. What You'll Be Doing
- Support customers in the NRO and DoD.
- Develop models of space system components such as sensors, actuators, and vehicle dynamics for use in software-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop, and emulator-based simulators.
- Conduct tests and perform analyses of software systems embedded within launch vehicles, spacecraft, CubeSats, and other mission-critical components of space systems.
- Participate in the development and maintenance of these simulations to support software validation, on-orbit anomaly resolution, and day-of-launch mission assurance activities.
- Develop tools and techniques for enhancing analysis and simulation capabilities.
- Foster innovation within the team and delivery results to the customer.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university program
- 4 years or more of applicable professional or educational experience
- Experience performing technical support in complex environments involving customers, program offices, engineering support, and contractors
- Experience programming in Python and Java or C/C++
- Relevant project experience in dynamics, control systems, control algorithm design, or modeling & simulation
- 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.
- 6 years or more of applicable professional or educational experience
- Previous experience leading highly technical project teams
- Experience with CI/CD tools and concepts
- Advanced degree from an accredited program in engineering or a related STEM field
- Familiarity with launch vehicle and satellite payloads, their relationships with other subsystems, and mission-level performance
- Proficiency with software development processes and tools including compilers, IDEs, software engineering and coding standards
- Experience with Linux/Unix systems, network architecture, and cyber security
- Experience with machine learning and AI development
- Understanding in developing and/or testing real-time embedded software
- Knowledge working with Atlassian tool suite, including JIRA, Bitbucket, and Confluence
$100,300.00 - $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
- 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
$150k - $200k
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