Software Integration 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 Software Implementation and Integration Department (SIID) specializes in transforming these advanced technologies into operational reality for our customers. Our team focuses on the practical integration of AI, cloud-native services, and data platforms, ensuring seamless interoperability across complex enterprise environments. We employ modern integration patterns, and automated deployment pipelines to bridge the gap between innovative solutions and mission-critical systems. By concentrating on implementation excellence and system integration, we enable rapid technology adoption while maintaining the security, reliability, and performance standards for our customer’s demand.

Do cool work that matters in an industry that’s booming! We are looking for a Software Integration Engineer to join our growing Software Integration and Implementation Department. Our customers in the Space Force, Air Force, NASA, NOAA, other federal agencies, and commercial industry need your help to acquire cutting‑edge software capabilities to chase the future!

• This is a full‑time position located at Chantilly, VA and requires 100% onsite work.

• Develop software in a modern language to support space, ground, and launch systems in the national security, civil, and commercial domains
• Leverage your software engineering skills to solve complex problems in various software systems domains
• Identify exciting opportunities for adopting new technologies, such as AI, to solve existing needs and predict future challenges
• Drive positive change by introducing new perspectives, challenge established practices, and foster a culture of innovation within the team
• Collaborate with teams across the corporation to develop cross‑domain space solutions
• Operate strategically through engaging with customers in leveraging the latest technology that provides innovative solutions to their challenging problems in the space arena
• Learn and grow through new work opportunities, training, and mentorship from experienced staff

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science, or related STEM degree
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and team collaborative development using Atlassian tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Bit Bucket, Source Tree, etc.)
• 4 or more years of relevant experience in a position related to web application development, Spring Framework, Java, Python, RESTful services, or Cloud
• Demonstrated ability in coding and scripting with languages with at least two different programming languages (e.g. Java, Python, C/C++.)
• Familiarity with source code management (Git, Subversion), Infrastructure as code, and Dev Sec Ops
• Hands on experience with Windows or Linux Development Environments
• Willingness to travel approx. 10 % domestically (customer sites, locations, etc) if needed
• This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

• Advanced degree in STEM with an emphasis in Computer Science or other sciences/engineering discipline.
• In‑depth knowledge and experience in AI/LLM
• Proven experience with Linux environments

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…