Aerospace Flight Software Engineer

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; orbital mechanics; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments.

The Vehicle Systems Software Department (VSSD) within VSD 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.

In addition, we develop and test real-time embedded software for Cube Sats, drones and other emerging technologies. VSSD is seeking an
** Aerospace Flight Software Engineer (Member of Technical Staff/Senior Member of Technical Staff - Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering)
** with a passion for space and software development to be part of our team.

This position will be located onsite in El Segundo, CA., requiring at least 4 days onsite.
** What You’ll Be Doing
*** 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, Cube Sats, 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
** What You Need to be Successful
*** Minimum Requirements for Member of Technical Staff:
** Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline
* 2 years or more of experience in embedded software systems, flight software validation, SIL/HIL development, or related experience in aerospace, avionics, or related industry
* Strong background and/or experience programming in one or more of the following languages:
Java, C, C++, and Python
* Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
* In addition to the requirements above, the minimum requirements for Senior Member of Technical Staff are:
** 5 years or more of total experience in embedded software systems, flight software validation, SIL/HIL development, or related experience
* Understanding in developing and/or testing real-time embedded software
** How You Can Stand Out
*** It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
** Familiarity with QEMU, vHIL, or emulators
* Experience relevant to launch vehicles and/or spacecraft
* Experience with software development processes and tools including compilers, IDEs, software engineering and coding standards.
* Experience with machine learning and AI…