Software Modernization & DevSecOps Architecture Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nations 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 youll be part of a special collection of problem solvers thought leaders and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

The Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD) is seeking a visionary technical leader to drive the modernization secure architecture and rapid deployment of software-intensive this role you will bridge the gap between cutting-edge commercial cloud-native technologies and critical national security space ground and launch systems.

You will serve as a architect and trusted advisor guiding customers and cross-functional engineering teams through legacy system migrations containerization strategies and robust DevSecOps implementations. If you are passionate about software architecture automated delivery pipelines and leading organizational change this position offers a unique platform to shape the future of aerospace software engineering.

Work Model

This is a full-time position based in El Segundo CA which requires 100% onsite work.

What Youll Be Doing

• Technical & Architecture Leadership: Provide high-level software systems engineering and architectural direction for complex large-scale applications across space ground and launch domains.
• Software Modernization: Lead the evolution of legacy monolithic architectures into modern resilient microservices-based configurations deployed across cloud and virtualized environments.
• DevSecOps Integration: Design and champion enterprise-scale automated pipeline architectures transitioning manual security and compliance verification into modern evidence-based continuous assurance.
• Cloud-Native & Containerization Strategy: Lead rigorous technical trade studies and rapid prototyping efforts to evaluate and securely implement emerging cloud-native containerization and orchestration technologies.
• Stakeholder & Customer Interfacing: Serve as a core technical liaison translating high-level customer mission objectives into actionable architectural milestones driving alignment across program managers engineering teams and external stakeholders.
• Culture of Innovation: Champion modern software development methodologies driving positive change by introducing new commercial perspectives challenging established practices and mentoring junior engineers.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Software Engineering or a related technical field.
• 6 years of experience with increasing responsibility in Software Architecture Software Engineering or DevSecOps systems.
• Proven experience driving software modernization efforts including containerizing enterprise applications and migrating legacy architectures to microservices.
• Strong hands-on background in modern software development methodologies automated CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code concepts.
• Excellent task prioritization execution and time management skills in a collaborative environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to work locations or customer sites as required.
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Advanced degree (Masters or Doctorate) in a STEM or related technical field.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with a proven track record of translating complex technical concepts into clear business and mission value for non-technical stakeholders.
• Extensive experience deploying orchestrating (e.g. Kubernetes) and securing applications within enterprise cloud environments (AWS Azure or hybrid environments).
• Proven experience conducting Build vs. Buy analyses for enterprise-scale software tooling factoring in long-term sustainability and total cost of ownership.
• Experience integrating open-source and commercial security repository or observability tools into automated enterprise software supply chains.
• Strong track record of building mentoring and leading technical teams or working groups from the ground up.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll 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 education experience knowledge and skills.

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Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee regardless of level and role can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

• Paid holidays sick time and vacation

• Standard and alternate work schedules including telework options

• 401(k) Plan Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8% 10% or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

• Flexible spending accounts

• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

• Relocation assistance

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

• Education assistance programs

• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork flexibility and respect

We are all unique from various backgrounds and all walks of life yet one thing bonds all of us to each otherthe belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race age sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression colorreligiongeneticinformation marital status ancestry national origin protected veteran status physical disability medical condition mental disability or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If youre an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by emailat .You can also reviewKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.