Real-time Launch Operations Software and Data Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation relies on precise real-time data to support rocket launch operations. The Real-time Launch Operations Software and Data Engineer role focuses on building telemetry processing and data pipelines for the STARS facility, delivering timely analyses from our El Segundo, California site. This position emphasizes hands-on software development, data engineering, and collaboration with legacy systems and cloud-native applications to enable critical mission analyses.

Responsibilities

• Develop software solutions and data pipeline processing of real-time vehicle telemetry data in support of launch operations for the STARS facility.
• Develop innovative methods to ingest and transform data and interface with legacy systems and enterprise cloud-native applications to enable critical mission analyses.
• Support performance assessment and anomaly resolution of software systems.
• Deliver high quality products and documentation to customers on schedule.
• Training and mentorship will be provided.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science or Computer/Electrical Engineering or related STEM degree
• 2+ years of Telemetry Technology or Engineering industry experience.
• Experience in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C#, C++.
• Familiar with Windows and Linux programming environments.
• Proven ability to take initiative and successfully complete tasks, lead complex technical projects, and collaborate effectively.
• Experience in software engineering, full lifecycle development, and advanced problem solving
• Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site approx. 10% of the time if required.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, issued by the US government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Technologies

• Java, Python, C#, C++, Windows, Linux, cloud-native applications

Benefits

• 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

Work Model

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

How You Can Stand Out

• Active/Current security clearance
• Knowledge of Telemetry-over-IP (TMoIP) streams
• Knowledge of data analytics tools for data pipelines, cloud storage, and interactive visualization dashboards
• Knowledge of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)

Leadership Competencies

• 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

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity 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, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disabilit