Software Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation has provided independent technical and scientific research, development, and advisory services to national security space programs since 1960. We operate a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) for the United States Air Force and the National Reconnaissance Office, and support all national security space programs.

Duties:

• Conduct requirements analysis and software development to support the creation of satellite emulation environments.
• Interface with satellite subsystem experts to integrate their simulations and hardware into developments of interest.
• Perform modeling and analysis to assess threat effectiveness and system impacts.
• Actively participate in a range of technical and programmatic activities, including, but not limited to: defining requirements for new systems and upgrades, evaluating system designs, monitoring contractor development activities to ensure compatibility with integration and/or transition plans, planning/executing system testing and mission assurance activities, supporting independent program and readiness reviews, and formulating operational acceptance strategies
• Produce written and oral reports as required by customers and management.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor degree in electrical engineering, computer science or a related technical field required; advanced technical degree desired.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience typical for this position
• Experience performing space system engineering, software development, modeling & simulation, and operational support is required.
• Experience with MILSATCOM architectures, operations and user requirements is highly desirable.
• JAVA, C/C++, JSP, HTML, Javascript development skills highly desired
• Experience with Apache Tomcat, JETTY, LINUX as well as Windows highly desired
• Experience developing and using satellite ground, sensor, and bus system simulators highly desired.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers.
• Demonstrated ability to function on multi-disciplinary or geographically dispersed teams is required.
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks, and be flexible and adaptable to changes in tasking desired.
• Secret security clearance required.
• Some travel required.