> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3896681-software-systems-acquisition-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3896681-software-systems-acquisition-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Software Systems Acquisition Engineer

- **Company:** The Aerospace Corporation
- **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $129,000.0 - $193,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Information Systems, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Scrum Methodology, Scaled Agile Framework, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Verification and Validation (Software), Information Technology, Devsecops
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88683884/1

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in STEM, emphasis in computer science, software engineering, computer or information systems, management sciences, or closely related technical discipline
 * 7-12 years of professional software engineering experience
 * Hands-on experience in the development of complex software-reliant systems
 * Experience using Agile/DevSecOps software development or Agile project management
 * Proven ability to take initiative and successfully complete tasks and collaborate effectively
 * Willingness to travel overnight domestically, approx. 10-15% if needed
 * Ability to obtain and maintain a security 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:

 * Active or recent SSBI (Single Scope Background Investigation) and ability to obtain and maintain SCI access

 * Advanced degree from an accredited program in a relevant field
 * Experience in at least two of the following: federal government acquisition programs, MBSE/digital engineering, software processes/metrics/quality, data science practices, software process improvement, software test design

 * Current certification in one or more relevant technologies (e.g., Scrum Master, Product Owner, Scaled Agile Framework, cloud architect, certified solutions architect, etc.) with corresponding experience
 * Familiarity with space/missile acquisition policies, space/missile systems, and/or advanced space/missile technologies

 * PMP, DAWIA Program Manager Level II or III, or other relevant acquisition certifications

## Description

* Be the go-to person in providing software systems engineering expertise to support effective acquisition of software-reliant systems from pre-acquisition planning through source selection, development, integration and test, and deployment
 * Work shoulder-to-shoulder with customers and contractors to shape and execute software specifics in complex acquisition programs
 * Provide expertise in rapid iterative and incremental software development approaches (such as Agile, Scrum, Scaled Agile Framework, and DevSecOps) and assist customers in applying these techniques toward mission success
 * Lead engineering analyses and studies on topics such as software requirements development, verification and validation approaches, readiness reviews, risk management, technology planning and insertion, performance assessments, and market research
 * Research challenging problems, test hypotheses, and innovate new approaches and tools