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Software Data Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation
Colorado, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 2/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025

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.

Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD)staff couple the latest in information system technologies, such as elastic compute clouds, containerization, microservices, real-time operating systems, and visualization frameworks, with expertise in cyber security, software architecture, software engineering, data science, Artificial Intelligence, process improvement, and software development to deliver responsive, resilient, high-performance software intensive systems to our Intelligence Community, DoD, and civilian customers.

The Data Platforms and Architectures Department develops data architecture, data management platforms, data analysis pipelines, and tools to enable the full exploitation of historical and streaming data sets for a variety of civil and national security space customers. Do you want to do cutting edge data engineering and do innovative work on the open-source data processing frameworks with the ability to intelligently scale? Join us as a Software and Data Engineer on the Data Platforms and Architectures Department team in The Aerospace Corporation!

What You'll Be Doing

  • Working closely with National Security Space, United States Space Force, and other Department of Defense customers
  • We provide data engineering and data architecture solutions for the space enterprise
  • Data engineering is at the center of many developing and future information systems and holds a key role in the organization at large
  • Customers rely on our capabilities as data volumes continue to grow at exponential rates
  • This position is focused on leading development and developing highly resilient and efficient data platforms
  • Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed
  • We use the development of these types of data platforms to increase velocity and innovation for Aerospace and our customers

Work model

This is a full-time position based in Colorado Springs, Co or Chantilly, Va, which requires 100% onsite work.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for Software Data Engineer- Data Engineering

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM.
  • 8 or more years of professional experience in data / cloud engineering related roles
  • Advanced knowledge of a programming language i.e., Python, Java, C / C , etc.
  • Experience in designing and developing modern and modular enterprise data architecture and platforms (I.e. data lake, data fabric, data mesh, etc.)
  • Proven expertise using Kubernetes, SaaS applications or other related cloud native application development and deployments.
  • Databases and data management systems i.e. Relations, non-relational, timeseries, etc.
  • Experience in Cloud technologies, platforms, and services i.e. AWS, Azure, Platform One, etc.
  • Experience in Microservice architectures and design patterns
  • Proficiency in back-end and middleware development
  • This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US 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 in STEM.
  • Experience in full stack software development and delivery lifecycle (Agile methodology)
  • Experience in designing and developing multi-cloud and hybrid solutions
  • Experience in data security and data governance
  • Knowledge of data virtualization and data access
  • Familiarity with knowledge graphs and ontologies
  • Familiarity with distributed and stream data processing
  • Familiarity with AI / ML applications for smart data management
  • 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)

    117,300 - $175,900 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.

    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, color,religion,geneticinformation, 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 you're 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 peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org .You can also review Know Your Rights : Workplace Discrimination is Illegal,as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

    Salary : $117,300 - $175,900

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