Data and Cloud 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.

The Data-centric Platforms and Architectures Department designs and develops data platforms and solutions that leverage cloud capabilities for a variety of civil and national security space customers. Join us to accomplish innovative work on modern data platforms and data-intensive cloud native applications for the space enterprise. 

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Cloud-Native and Microservices Developer to design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and resilient applications and data platforms for a cloud environment. The ideal candidate will be adept at building modular, independently deployable services using modern cloud technologies and development practices. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions and ensure operational excellence in a fast-paced, agile environment. 

• This is a full-time position based in Colorado Springs, CO, which requires 100% onsite work. 

What You'll Be Doing  

• Lead, coordinate, and collaborate with multi-functional teams to build and deploy prototypes that support the customer’s mission using cloud services or on-premise infrastructure.  
• Designing data-intensive cloud native applications to some of the most challenging problems currently facing the space enterprise  
• Interfacing directly with product owners and customers to iterate on the best solution to solve their most complex problems.  
• Guiding customers through assessments of their existing legacy application environments, providing recommendations on a prioritization roadmap for application modernization, and identifying applications for migration to the cloud.  
• Working closely with National Security Space, United States Space Force, and other Department of Defense customers. 
• Stay up-to-date with emerging cloud technologies, industry trends, and best practices. 

What You Need to be Successful  

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or other related STEM concentrations. 
• 8+ years of professional experience in software development, cloud native development, software and data architecture development, or similar technical specializations. 
• Experience in designing, developing, and implementing data-intensive cloud-native applications with a microservices architecture. 
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical specification and design documents. 
• Build and maintain scalable and resilient microservices using programming languages such as Java, Python, or Go. 
• Develop robust and efficient RESTful APIs for inter-service communication. 
• Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes. 
• Hands on experience collaborating with cloud platform and DevOps engineers to streamline deployment and monitoring practices. 
• Strong background in troubleshooting, debugging, and upgrading existing software to ensure optimal performance and uptime. 
• Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site approx. if required.    
• This position requires and active secret clearance which is issued by the US Government. US 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 Computer Science or other applicable STEM concentration. 
• Knowledge of semantic data management or graph databases (ex. Neo4J, AWS Neptune). 
• Experience with creating and maintaining organizational data management policies. 
• An in-depth understanding in at least one of the following technical subject areas:
• Working with databases (SQL, NoSQL) and ETL processes. 

• Active Ts/Sci Clearance.

• Data integration tools, platforms, and pipelines such as Apache Airflow, Apache Spark, Denodo, or Palantir’s Warp Core. 
• Familiarity with monitoring, tracing, and service mesh technologies. 

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)

$129,000 - $193,500Pay 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.