Senior Backend Software Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

Senior Backend Software Engineer designing and developing large-scale data-intensive systems for the space enterprise. Collaborating with multi-functional teams and interfacing with national security customers.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California, Colorado, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $129,000 - $193,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsGoJavaPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Designing and delivering large-scale distributed systems that solve the space enterprise's most complex challenges, specializing in cloud-native, data-intensive architectures optimized for reliability, scalability, and performance.
Lead, coordinate, and collaborate with multi-functional teams to build and deploy prototypes and internal enterprise applications/platforms that support the customer’s mission using public and private cloud.
Interfacing directly with customers to assess emerging needs and legacy environments, develop prioritized modernization roadmaps, and identify optimal applications for cloud and AI integration, communicating trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Leveraging agentic AI to enhance data-drive software by developing innovative solutions that transform raw data into actionable insights.
Enhancing engineering quality and team capabilities through code and design reviews, establishing standards and best practices, and mentorship that foster technical growth and operational excellence.
Working closely with National Security Space, United States Space Force, and other customers.
Staying up-to-date with emerging data, cloud, and AI technologies; industry trends; and best practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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, data engineering, software and data architecture development, or similar technical specializations.
Deep expertise in designing, developing, and implementing data-intensive cloud-native applications using programming languages such as Java, Python, or Go.
Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical specification and design documents.
Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team.
Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site approx. if required.
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance which is issued by the US Government.
US citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

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-native applicationsdata engineeringsoftware architectureJavaPythonGodata-driven softwarecode reviewsdesign reviewsmentorship

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunicationtechnical growthoperational excellencecustomer assessmenttrade-off communicationteam coordinationproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree in Software Engineeringsecurity clearance