AI Software Engineer

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.

At Aerospace, we are reimagining how we operate and deliver values to our customers using AI. It is an exciting time to join and help us shape our future. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help us build the next generation of AI enabled Web and mobile agentic applications. You will work with a small team of bright and experienced software developers to push the boundaries of AI-native web and mobile technologies. The selected candidate will have a broad knowledge of agentic software development lifecycle and will efficiently work with other software developers, business analysts, customers, and management to ensure high-quality software releases.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing, implementing, and testing AI-native web-based workflow automation solutions, and services (APIs) running on AWS and Azure including new features and enhancements.
• Participating in and collaborating with product owner, team leads, and other developers to capturing feature requirements and defining solutions.
• Produce prototype features quickly and participate in gathering feedback from users.
• Collaborate with the team in improving solutions as well as software development lifecycle processes using AI-enabled tools like Claude Code.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to increase code efficiency, maintainability and robustness.
• Support and debug production level issues and provide fixes.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for Solutions Developer Staff II

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 2-5 years of software development experience using Java/Spring Boot, React, and Python
• Proven experience designing enterprise-grade solution architectures that are testable, maintainable, secure, and scalable
• Experience developing and deploying cloud-native solutions on AWS and/or Azure
• Hands-on experience deploying software through DevSecOps pipelines
• Strong experience working within Agile software development environments, including test automation
• Proficiency with Jira, Git, and AI-enabled IDEs (e.g., Claude Code)
• Experience with SQL and relational databases (MySQL, MSSQL)
• Experience with APIs and web services (REST, SOAP)
• Familiarity with building AI-enabled applications using RAG, MCP, Agents, and LLMs
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving software issues
• Strong mentoring skills, with experience guiding and developing junior engineers
• Quick to learn and adapt to new technologies and tools
• Proven ability to build strong relationships and drive consensus among peers, stakeholders, and customers
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET clearance which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for Solution Developer Staff III include:

• 5-8 +years of software development experiences using Java/Spring Boot, React, and Python
• Strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Master's degree in computer science or related field
• A continuous improvement mindset - never satisfied with the status quo and always seeking better ways to design, build, and deliver solutions
• Experience with workflow automation using workflow engines such as Camunda
• Experience implementing agentic workflows
• Experience conducting business workflow analysis
• Hands-on experience with AI tools such as Claude Code
• Experience leading large-scale enterprise solution implementations
• Sharp intuition for identifying gaps in requirements, as well as vulnerabilities in software and systems
• Experience building AI-enabled applications using RAG, MCP, Agents, and LLMs

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)

$75,300.00 - $142,700.00

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.

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 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 email at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.