Technical Lead, Cloud & Software Engineering

The Aerospace Corporation

FORGE Technical Lead supporting SSC FORGE acquisition efforts at The Aerospace Corporation. Leading cloud engineering and software architecture to develop next-generation mission data processing capabilities.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeAurora • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $132,900 - $199,300 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide essential technology subject matter expertise to the Aerospace/US Government program office team to guide development of future FORGE Mission Data Processing (MDP) capabilities, including framework and software releases
Serve as a member of the trusted team of FORGE team representatives to the operations community, along with leading acquisition program office responses, engagement, and discussions with operations
Integrate efforts across FORGE thrust area development activities, including FORGE Framework, FORGE Processing, FORGE C2, and future hosted tenants, to ensure consistency, mission assurance and operational suitability
Lead technical trades defining/refining future FORGE technical program roadmaps and acquisition plans
Represent Aerospace in program meetings and technical forums such as design reviews, technical interchanges, test reviews, deficiency review boards, and site-specific meetings
Work independently with both internal and external customers and with technical support as a technical authority and consultant
Lead and organize Aerospace’s technical efforts to deliver next-generation OPIR capabilities to operations
Participate in program status assessments and independent risk assessments that inform Government and Aerospace management of problems and perceived technical problems and recommend courses of action (COA development)
Provide on-site Aerospace presence and communicating with the customer, SETA, SE&I, and contractors
Collaborate with SETA, SE&I, and Government customer counterparts to meet mission needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or closely related technical field
12 or more years of experience in leading teams in ground systems, software development and cloud engineering
Proven track record of integrating effort between development and operations for newly-fielded systems
Demonstrated experience in the engineering and security of cloud-native architectures and mission-critical systems
Experience in designing, developing, deploying, operating, and evolving cloud infrastructures and platforms to support customers
Familiarity with cloud-native application architectures for building reliable, scalable, observable, and secure distributed applications in the cloud
This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the US government.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

cloud engineeringsoftware developmentcloud-native architecturesmission-critical systemscloud infrastructurescloud platformsprogram managementtechnical tradesrisk assessmentsFORGE Framework

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationindependent worktechnical authorityconsultingproblem-solvingorganizational skillscustomer engagementteam integration

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in EngineeringBachelor's degree in ScienceTS/SCI security clearance