Manager – Operations & Software Integration; IOSI

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 Engineering Applications Department (EAD) within the Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD) is seeking a visionary Engineering Manager to lead our Intelligent Operations & Software Integration (IOSI) team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of how we develop applications for intelligent operations and integration with platforms, including hardware and cloud. ISCD staff leverage cutting‑edge information system technologies, including elastic compute clouds, containerization, microservices, real‑time operating systems, and advanced visualization frameworks, combined with expertise in software architecture, AI, and cybersecurity to deliver high‑performance systems to our Intelligence Community, DoD, and civilian customers.

This role requires a visionary leader who can drive innovation, deliver results, and develop talent while transforming complex engineering challenges into solutions that support our scientists, engineers, and customers. This is a full‑time position based in El Segundo, CA, which requires 100% onsite work.

• Support industry leading scientists and engineers in the development of maintainable cloud native and stand‑alone data visualization applications as well as development of backend service‑oriented architecture components
• Provide technical leadership in application architecture and development, continuous integration and continuous deployment, middleware development, and software interface development for laboratory equipment
• Work with subject matter experts and scientists to develop laboratory applications which enable modeling and simulations of space capabilities
• Interface with a wide variety of Engineering and Technology Group (ETG), launch, satellite, and other program office customers
• Foster innovation by staying current with emerging technologies and industry best practice
• Develop and execute the technical strategy for the section in partnership with senior management, aligning team efforts with organizational goals
• Lead and mentor individuals and project teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence
• Serve as the technical point of contact for IOSI, representing the team to customer‑facing groups, stakeholders, and leadership
• Drive rapid prototyping efforts and guide technical decision‑making across multiple concurrent projects
• Work closely with customer‑facing teams to identify and solve existing and emerging challenges through innovative solutions
• Build and maintain collaborations with academia, government partners, and vendors to generate research ideas and develop new prototypes

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in rapid prototyping, software development, SW/HW integration, SW/Cloud integration, immersive technology, UX/UI development, or similar fields
• Proficiency in at least 2 general purpose language (e.g. C/C++, Java, or Python) and 1 modern web framework
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment
• Demonstrated experience with Object‑Oriented software development and familiarity with agile software…