Enterprise Ground Systems Software Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an experienced Software Engineer with expertise in software and network messaging standards and protocols to design, develop, and implement robust interface capabilities. The ideal candidate will combine technical knowledge of messaging architectures with proven agile software development practices to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions.

Requirements

• Analyze and debug message busses and interfaces (e.g., Kafka)
• Architect and implement scalable, reliable message-oriented middleware solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile environment to deliver messaging features iteratively
• Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and other agile ceremonies
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices
• Develop and maintain APIs for message publishing, consumption, and routing
• Ensure message delivery guarantees, fault tolerance, and system resilience
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical mentorship to team members
• Troubleshoot and optimize system performance and reliability
• Stay current with emerging messaging technologies and standards

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan
• 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