Software System Architect @ The Aerospace Corporation
3 weeks ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Software System Architect to join our team at The Aerospace Corporation. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing and developing highly scalable, fault-tolerant, and secure systems.
Key Responsibilities:- Architect and oversee the delivery of highly scalable, fault-tolerant, and secure systems.
- Define and enforce architectural standards, ensuring that solutions meet performance, security, and scalability requirements.
- Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and external vendors to develop technical roadmaps and timelines.
- Lead technical reviews and design discussions with multiple vendors to ensure system integration aligns with overall project objectives.
- Establish and implement middleware and modular design frameworks (e.g., AUTOSAR, DDS, ROS) to support a modular software ecosystem.
- Develop and maintain architectural blueprints and documentation for all systems and components.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and certifications relevant to the space domain (e.g., ECSS, CCSDS).
- Provide mentorship and guidance to development teams and vendors to ensure architectural best practices are followed.
- Collaborate on system testing, validation, and verification with teams to ensure a smooth performance of systems.
- Act as a point of escalation for complex technical challenges, working closely with vendors to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, systems engineering, or a related STEM field.
- 9 years of progressively more responsible experience.
- Experience in software architecture, system design, and/or systems integration.
- Understanding of how to work with vendors to deliver large-scale, multi-component systems.
- Strong knowledge of cloud-native architectures and containerization technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).
- Experience with distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices.
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related STEM field.
- Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and infrastructure as code.
- Experience working with vendors to deliver large-scale, multi-component systems.
- Excellent communication skills, with a strong ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams and vendors.
- Strong leadership and project management skills to drive cross-team alignment and vendor delivery.
- Experience in the space or aerospace industry.
- Expertise in modular software design and middleware frameworks (e.g., AUTOSAR, DDS, ROS, or similar).
- Familiarity with space-related standards, such as ECSS or CCSDS.
- Knowledge of high-performance computing, real-time systems, and security for mission-critical applications (Risk Management Framework).
- Familiarity with AI/ML technologies and their applications in space systems.
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)
$151,300 - $226,900 Pay Basis: Annual
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
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- 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.
The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. 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, 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.
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