software developer- software process engineer

About the position

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. Software Process, Modeling, and Measurement Department staff combine expertise in software development process engineering, software project management, software process modeling, and software measurement and metrics to support our Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and civilian customers in their acquisition of software-intensive systems.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and tailoring software process standards for use in software-intensive system acquisition programs
• Reviewing software acquisition documents-for example, plans for development, testing, and measurement; architecture and designs; and evaluation, risk, and product quality reports
• Specifying software measurements and metrics
• Reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting software metrics, and advising program office personnel of findings and recommendations
• Developing software process maturity assessment instruments
• Conducting software product and product assessments of Aerospace's customer's contractors
• Participating in development of Aerospace internal software projects
• Providing software process guidance for Aerospace internal software development projects
• Reviewing project plans and progress reports for Aerospace internal software development projects

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in STEM, emphasis in disciplines such as computer science, electrical or industrial engineering, mathematics, or closely related field
• 2 or more years of experience in professional software development is typical
• Strong technical background and clearly demonstrated expertise in software development and processes such as requirements specification, backlog refinement, architecture and design
• Experience in implementation and unit testing, agile methods, integration and system testing
• Familiarity with regression testing, software configuration management, and quality assurance
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively in a cross-functional matrix organization
• Proven ability to apply standards, methods, and techniques used in the department, including but not limited to software process standards, process assessment techniques and instruments, measurement methods, and process improvement methods (eg Six Sigma)
• Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site/domestically if required; approximately 10%
• This position requires U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance issued by the U.S. government

Nice-to-haves

• Masters degree in STEM, emphasis in computer science, electrical or industrial engineering, mathematics, or closely related field
• Experience leading software development projects, including project estimation, risk management, process coaching, progress measurement and reporting, and monitoring product verification results
• Software development experience using DevSecOps
• Experience in cloud development and deployment
• Experience using AI/ML in software development
• Experience interpreting software metrics and recommending or making process improvements
• Working knowledge of statistics for analyzing simulation model inputs and outputs
• Experience conducting modeling study engagements from proposal through delivery of results, including process and data elicitation, modeling (input analysis, runs for statistics, output analysis), and verification and validation
• Experience in modeling and simulating software development processes
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance

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