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The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technicalexpertise. 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'llbe part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

The Digital Innovation Division (DID) is accountable for generating and executing integrated strategies, providing governance, and managing internal investments that form the foundation of Aerospace's digital transformation.

Th Digital Innovation Divisionis seeking an experiencedmission focusedCross Pillar Integration Engineer to support ourDigitaland AItransformation initiatives.This hands-on technical role bridges the critical gap between modernizednext generationModeling & Simulation (M&S)software, enterpriseDataManagementPlatforms(DMP),multiple computing environments,emerging agentic workflows,and the complex mission requirements theywillsupportfor Aerospace and its customers.In this role, you will work directly withcutting-edgeM&S tools, mission data, andDMPsto enableagenticdata-driven simulation capabilitiesand workflowsacross multiple space mission programs. You will be embedded in both the technical implementation and the mission context, ensuring that data flows seamlessly from enterprise repositories into simulation environments whilemaintainingfidelity, traceability, and reusability.Inherentinthis jobwill beopportunitiestosignificantly influence the futureofdigital capabilitiesforboth the government and the AerospaceCorporation.

This is a fulltime position that requires100% onsitework inChantilly,VA;ColoradoSprings,CO;El Segundo,CAorHuntsville,AL

WhatYou'llBe Doing

• Design and implement data pipelines and integration servicesconnecting ASOT platforms to modernized M&S software, enabling centralized data consumption across multiple mission programs while ensuring data quality, validation, and traceability

• Develop deep understanding ofAerospace customermission operations and requirementsto effectively translate mission needs into technical data specifications and integration solutions

• Provide hands-on technical support for M&S software toolsacross multiple customer programs, including configuration, customization, troubleshooting, simulation execution support, and results validation

• Build andmaintaindata transformation logic and adaptersto convert enterprise data formats into simulation-ready representations while preserving semantic meaning of mission datasets (egorbital parameters, spacecraft configurations, sensor characteristics, environmental models)

• Support migration of embedded legacy data to modernData Managementplatforms, ensuring data integrity andestablishingpatterns for reusable, centralized data management versus software-embedded datasets

• Serve as technical liaisonbetween data management teams, M&S software developers, mission analysts, and stakeholders across diverse programs with varying requirements and classification levels

• Develop scripts, utilities, and automation toolsto streamline data preparation, ingestion, post-processing workflows, andoptimizedata schemas and access patterns for M&S workloads

• Collaborate with multiple customer programs simultaneously, adapting integration approaches to meet varying operational timelines and priorities whileparticipatingin technical reviews and program meetings

What You Need to be Successful

MinimumRequirements(Senior Engineering Specialist-Modeling & Simulation Engineering and Systems SoftwareEngineering):

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or other technical discipline

• 8or more years of increasingly responsible professionalsoftwareengineeringroles, especially related to DE,M&S, and data.

• Experience with simulation designs and related technologies such as HLA, DIS, TENA,Protobuf,Apache Kafka,etc.

• Hands on experienceindesigning modern softwarearchitectures

• Backgroundincloud technologies (e.g.Docker, Kubernetes,etc.)

• Proficiencyin one or more of the organization's core computer languages such as PythonorC++

• Hands-on experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL), data pipelines, and ETL/ELT processes

• Demonstrated abilityworking with APIs, web services, and data integration frameworks

• Experienceleveragingsoftware factories,DevSecOps,andCI/CD technologies

• Track recordin building technicalproficiencythrough mentoring and talent development initiatives

• Ability to communicateeffectively through technical writing and presentations

• Willingto travel occasionally to corporate or customer locations to support efforts asneeded

• This position requires the ability to obtainandmaintaina security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship isrequiredto 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 or other technical discipline

• 12or more years of increasingly responsible professionalengineeringroles, especially related to DE.

• Experience in space domain modeling, simulation, and analysis

• Demonstrated success leading large-scalesoftware development andintegrationprojects

• Direct experience with cloud, data, AIserviceprovidersand/or platforms

• Direct experience with DoD, NNSA,orcivilspace missions and capabilities

• Direct experience with data governance, metadata management, and ASOT principles

• Direct experience with AI technologies and practices

• Effective communication skills, to include the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and conciselytovarious typesof stakeholders

• Knowledge / experience with specificDOD,NNSA, or civil space digital environments

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to bridge technical and mission focused stakeholders across multiple constituencies.

• Demonstrated problem-solving ability

• Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration across multi-organizational teams

• Current DoD TS and SSBI/SCI Clearance