Embedded Software Test Engineer

Overview

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 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.

This position is located in El Segundo, CA, requiring at least 4 days onsite.

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM related field
• 3 years or more of applicable professional or academic experience
• Experience performing technical support in complex environments involving customers, program offices, engineering support, and contractors
• Experience programming in Python and C/C++
• Relevant project experience in embedded systems, space system design, dynamics, control systems, control algorithm design, or modeling & simulation
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Sr. Member of Technical Staff – Multidisciplinary Guidance Navigation & Control include:

• 5 or more years of applicable professional or academic experience
• Previous experience leading highly technical project teams

• Advanced degree from an accredited program in Engineering or a related STEM field
• Experience designing, developing, or testing real‑time embedded software
• Familiarity with launch vehicle and satellite flight computers, their relationships to other subsystems, and to mission‑level performance
• Familiarity with software development processes and tools including version control, compilers, IDEs, software engineering and coding standards
• Experience with Linux/Unix systems
• Knowledge working with the Atlassian tool suite, including JIRA, Bitbucket, and Confluence
• Experience with CI/CD tools and concepts
• Current active Top Secret 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…