Job Description
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in STEM with an emphasis in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field
6+ years of related and progressive experience
Proven ability to self-manage multiple tasks independently and as part of a team.
Experience in technical writing and technical presentation.
Proven ability to take initiative and successfully complete tasks, lead complex technical projects, and collaborate effectively
Significant contribution to a substantial technical analytical or development project through its successful completion, using parallel processing techniques or optimizing software for high performance computing resources.
Proficiency in one of the following programming languages: Python, C/C++, Java, MATLAB, or other object-oriented language .
Experience in modern software development, integration, and testing practices.
Familiarity with development on Windows and Linux platforms
This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
Advanced degree in STEM or other STEM-related field
Significant experience in analysis workflow automation, rapid prototyping, high performance computing, cloud computing, and/or containerization.
Experience in space-related modeling, simulation, and analysis.
Experience in advanced mathematical, engineering, or physics topics.
Experience in modern software architecture design.
Experience interfacing with program office personnel and government customers.
Advanced proficiency in one of the department’s core programming languages: Python, C/C++.
Demonstrated technical and team leadership.
Extensive experience in modern software development, integration, and testing practices on large-scale software projects.
Current TS/SCI security clearance.
Lead Change
Engage with Impact
Benefits
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
$117,300 - $175,+00
Pay Basis: Annual
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading 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 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
Responsibilities
We enable detailed and complex modeling, analysis, optimization, and visualization of satellite orbits, system architectures, and engineering trade-spaces to provide customer decision support for the future of space.
This is a full-time position based in Colorado Springs, or CO, or El Segundo, CA, offering a hybrid work model that combines 3 regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow.
Leverage specialized technical expertise to deliver software solutions that grow and sustain the sub-division’s modeling, simulation, and analysis capabilities in teams with multi-disciplinary technical leaders, analysis leaders, Aerospace Program Office personnel, and external customers to define and address customer needs.
Independently apply and advance modern software development techniques and best practices to perform modeling and simulation tool development in sub-division focus areas.
Serve as a key point of contact for technologies, techniques, programs and/or activities for major technical efforts within the department and subdivision.
Lead larger multi-disciplinary or cross-department teams of peers or more junior staff in conducting specialized development tasks as part of larger project efforts
Maintain continuous tasking and identify areas of improvement in department tools and capabilities
Engage with software end users and customers to refine capability requirements.
Routinely communicate project progress, including recommended design solutions to technical leads, management, and customers
Mature technical expertise in the department through mentoring team members and directing workflow development.
Proactively performs tasks and network across departments with autonomy.
Travel as necessary to support customer efforts.
Operate Strategically
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.
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 Modeling and Simulation Computing Department (MSCD) consists of a team dedicated to ground-breaking software solutions and capabilities for government and commercial customer needs. We are looking for an Advanced Software Developer for Modeling and Simulation Computing (Engineering Specialist - Systems and Modeling and Simulation Engineer). We enable detailed and complex modeling, analysis, optimization, and visualization of satellite orbits, system architectures, and engineering trade-spaces to provide customer decision support for the future of space.
Work Model
• This is a full-time position based in Colorado Springs, or CO, or El Segundo, CA, offering a hybrid work model that combines 3 regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow.
What You’ll Be Doing
• Leverage specialized technical expertise to deliver software solutions that grow and sustain the sub-division’s modeling, simulation, and analysis capabilities in teams with multi-disciplinary technical leaders, analysis leaders, Aerospace Program Office personnel, and external customers to define and address customer needs.
• Independently apply and advance modern software development techniques and best practices to perform modeling and simulation tool development in sub-division focus areas.
• Serve as a key point of contact for technologies, techniques, programs and/or activities for major technical efforts within the department and subdivision.
• Lead larger multi-disciplinary or cross-department teams of peers or more junior staff in conducting specialized development tasks as part of larger project efforts.
• Maintain continuous tasking and identify areas of improvement in department tools and capabilities.
• Engage with software end users and customers to refine capability requirements.
• Routinely communicate project progress, including recommended design solutions to technical leads, management, and customers.
• Mature technical expertise in the department through mentoring team members and directing workflow development.
• Proactively performs tasks and network across departments with autonomy.
• Travel as necessary to support customer efforts.
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with an emphasis in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field
• 6+ years of related and progressive experience.
• Proven ability to self-manage multiple tasks independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in technical writing and technical presentation.
• Proven ability to take initiative and successfully complete tasks, lead complex technical projects, and collaborate effectively.
• Significant contribution to a substantial technical analytical or development project through its successful completion, using parallel processing techniques or optimizing software for high performance computing resources.
• Proficiency in one of the following programming languages: Python, C/C++, Java, MATLAB, or other object-oriented language .
• Experience in modern software development, integration, and testing practices.
• Familiarity with development on Windows and Linux platforms.
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. 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 or other STEM-related field
• Significant experience in analysis workflow automation, rapid prototyping, high performance computing, cloud computing, and/or containerization.
• Experience in space-related modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Experience in advanced mathematical, engineering, or physics topics.
• Experience in modern software architecture design.
• Experience interfacing with program office personnel and government customers.
• Advanced proficiency in one of the department’s core programming languages: Python, C/C++.
• Demonstrated technical and team leadership.
• Extensive experience in modern software development, integration, and testing practices on large-scale software projects.
• Current TS/SCI security 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 - $175,+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.
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, *** (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), ****** 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 [email protected] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
Bachelor’s degree in STEM with an emphasis in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field
6+ years of related and progressive experience
Proven ability to self-manage multiple tasks independently and as part of a team.
Experience in technical writing and technical presentation.
Proven ability to take initiative and successfully complete tasks, lead complex technical projects, and collaborate effectively
Significant contribution to a substantial technical analytical or development project through its successful completion, using parallel processing techniques or optimizing software for high performance computing resources.
Proficiency in one of the following programming languages: Python, C/C++, Java, MATLAB, or other object-oriented language .
Experience in modern software development, integration, and testing practices.
Familiarity with development on Windows and Linux platforms
This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
Advanced degree in STEM or other STEM-related field
Significant experience in analysis workflow automation, rapid prototyping, high performance computing, cloud computing, and/or containerization.
Experience in space-related modeling, simulation, and analysis.
Experience in advanced mathematical, engineering, or physics topics.
Experience in modern software architecture design.
Experience interfacing with program office personnel and government customers.
Advanced proficiency in one of the department’s core programming languages: Python, C/C++.
Demonstrated technical and team leadership.
Extensive experience in modern software development, integration, and testing practices on large-scale software projects.
Current TS/SCI security clearance.
Lead Change
Engage with Impact
Benefits
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
$117,300 - $175,+00
Pay Basis: Annual
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading 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 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
Responsibilities
We enable detailed and complex modeling, analysis, optimization, and visualization of satellite orbits, system architectures, and engineering trade-spaces to provide customer decision support for the future of space.
This is a full-time position based in Colorado Springs, or CO, or El Segundo, CA, offering a hybrid work model that combines 3 regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow.
Leverage specialized technical expertise to deliver software solutions that grow and sustain the sub-division’s modeling, simulation, and analysis capabilities in teams with multi-disciplinary technical leaders, analysis leaders, Aerospace Program Office personnel, and external customers to define and address customer needs.
Independently apply and advance modern software development techniques and best practices to perform modeling and simulation tool development in sub-division focus areas.
Serve as a key point of contact for technologies, techniques, programs and/or activities for major technical efforts within the department and subdivision.
Lead larger multi-disciplinary or cross-department teams of peers or more junior staff in conducting specialized development tasks as part of larger project efforts
Maintain continuous tasking and identify areas of improvement in department tools and capabilities
Engage with software end users and customers to refine capability requirements.
Routinely communicate project progress, including recommended design solutions to technical leads, management, and customers
Mature technical expertise in the department through mentoring team members and directing workflow development.
Proactively performs tasks and network across departments with autonomy.
Travel as necessary to support customer efforts.
Operate Strategically
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.
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 Modeling and Simulation Computing Department (MSCD) consists of a team dedicated to ground-breaking software solutions and capabilities for government and commercial customer needs. We are looking for an Advanced Software Developer for Modeling and Simulation Computing (Engineering Specialist - Systems and Modeling and Simulation Engineer). We enable detailed and complex modeling, analysis, optimization, and visualization of satellite orbits, system architectures, and engineering trade-spaces to provide customer decision support for the future of space.
Work Model
• This is a full-time position based in Colorado Springs, or CO, or El Segundo, CA, offering a hybrid work model that combines 3 regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow.
What You’ll Be Doing
• Leverage specialized technical expertise to deliver software solutions that grow and sustain the sub-division’s modeling, simulation, and analysis capabilities in teams with multi-disciplinary technical leaders, analysis leaders, Aerospace Program Office personnel, and external customers to define and address customer needs.
• Independently apply and advance modern software development techniques and best practices to perform modeling and simulation tool development in sub-division focus areas.
• Serve as a key point of contact for technologies, techniques, programs and/or activities for major technical efforts within the department and subdivision.
• Lead larger multi-disciplinary or cross-department teams of peers or more junior staff in conducting specialized development tasks as part of larger project efforts.
• Maintain continuous tasking and identify areas of improvement in department tools and capabilities.
• Engage with software end users and customers to refine capability requirements.
• Routinely communicate project progress, including recommended design solutions to technical leads, management, and customers.
• Mature technical expertise in the department through mentoring team members and directing workflow development.
• Proactively performs tasks and network across departments with autonomy.
• Travel as necessary to support customer efforts.
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with an emphasis in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field
• 6+ years of related and progressive experience.
• Proven ability to self-manage multiple tasks independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in technical writing and technical presentation.
• Proven ability to take initiative and successfully complete tasks, lead complex technical projects, and collaborate effectively.
• Significant contribution to a substantial technical analytical or development project through its successful completion, using parallel processing techniques or optimizing software for high performance computing resources.
• Proficiency in one of the following programming languages: Python, C/C++, Java, MATLAB, or other object-oriented language .
• Experience in modern software development, integration, and testing practices.
• Familiarity with development on Windows and Linux platforms.
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. 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 or other STEM-related field
• Significant experience in analysis workflow automation, rapid prototyping, high performance computing, cloud computing, and/or containerization.
• Experience in space-related modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Experience in advanced mathematical, engineering, or physics topics.
• Experience in modern software architecture design.
• Experience interfacing with program office personnel and government customers.
• Advanced proficiency in one of the department’s core programming languages: Python, C/C++.
• Demonstrated technical and team leadership.
• Extensive experience in modern software development, integration, and testing practices on large-scale software projects.
• Current TS/SCI security 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 - $175,+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.
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, *** (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), ****** 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 [email protected] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Advanced Software Developer for Modeling and Simulation Computing position is now open for candidates interested in the Software Developer Jobs sector. This role in Colorado Springs offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Software Developer Jobs is a plus.
