Aerospace Software Test Engineer

Job Overview

We are looking for an Aerospace Software Test Engineer (Senior Member of Technical Staff/Engineering Specialist – Multidisciplinary Guidance Navigation & Control) to join our Vehicle Systems Software Department in ElSegundo,CA. The role requires a minimum of four days onsite per week.

• Support customers in the National Reconnaissance Office and Department of Defense.
• Develop models of space system components (sensors, actuators, vehicle dynamics) for software‑in‑the‑loop, hardware‑in‑the‑loop, and emulator‑based simulators.
• Conduct tests and perform analyses of software systems embedded in launch vehicles, spacecraft, Cube Sats, and other mission‑critical components.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of simulations to support software validation, on‑orbit anomaly resolution, and day‑of‑launch mission assurance.
• Develop tools and techniques for enhancing analysis and simulation capabilities.
• Foster innovation within the team and deliver results to the customer.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least 4 years of applicable professional or educational experience.
• Experience performing technical support in complex environments involving customers, program offices, engineering support, and contractors.
• Programming experience 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 U.S. government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• For Engineering Specialist role: 6+ years of applicable experience, previous experience leading highly technical project teams, and familiarity with CI/CD tools.

• Advanced degree in engineering or a related STEM field.
• Familiarity with launch vehicle and satellite payloads and their subsystems.
• Proficiency with software development processes and tools (compilers, IDEs, coding standards).
• Experience with Linux/Unix, network architecture, and cyber security.
• Experience with machine learning and AI development.
• Knowledge of real‑time embedded software testing.
• Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Bitbucket, Confluence).

Competitive compensation package with a salary range of $ – $ (annual, based on education, experience, and skills).

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
• 401(k) plan with company contributions and matching.
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
• Relocation assistance.
• Professional growth and development programs.
• Education assistance.

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on 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 or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

If you need assistance with the application process due to a disability or are a disabled veteran, please contact us by phone at 310‑336‑5432 or by email lbox.