Senior Software Architecture & Cloud Engineer
- Pay
- $166,400 – $249,600 per year
- Location
- El Segundo, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Lead / Staff
- Experience
- 12+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 18 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Technical leadership
- Stakeholder and customer engagement
- Technical consultation and advice
- Technical research and reporting
Also useful
- Software architecture
- Cloud engineering
- Multi-disciplinary systems engineering
- Program management
About the role
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. SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES Acts as senior technical authority, consultant, primary investigator, or team leader. May lead or organize interfaces between customers' and Aerospace technical and management staff.
Coordinates large-scale technical efforts across program/project lines. Mentors less experienced MTS and serves as role model. KEY FUNCTIONS * Independently conducts long-range technical studies and reports findings. Initiates studies designed to solve new technical problems and provide new technical solutions within area of expertise.
Provides ongoing technical consultation and advice to management, customers, and contractors in area of specialization. Takes initiative to inform management of perceived technical problems and recommends courses of action. May lead cross-organizational teams and organizes interfaces with customer and/or Aerospace program offices. May bring in tasks and projects beyond personal activities from internal and external sources.
Acts as organization's designated representative at technical meetings, presentations, and symposia.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor's degree in an appropriate technical discipline from a recognized institution REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS * Exhibits exceptionally high level of innovation, creativeness, and initiative * Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers * Widely recognized internally and externally by peers, management, program office, Air Force, and contractors PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * 12 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK 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 education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $166,400.00 - $249,600.00 Pay Basis: Annual 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 other-the belief that we can make a difference.
This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.
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From Aero's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 23, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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