Technical Project Engineer, Software Portfolio – Program Integration

The Aerospace Corporation

. Gather and synthesize status across the department’s portfolio of ongoing programs and projects .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $129,000 - $193,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software architecture, design, and Agile delivery practices while effectively managing multiple concurrent projects and synthesizing status for leadership. Proven ability to drive customer engagement strategies and mentor junior engineers within a collaborative environment.

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Software ArchitectureAgile Delivery PracticesCI/CDProject ManagementCustomer Engagement Strategy

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringProject TrackingStatus ReportingRisk ManagementPortfolio Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingMentoring

Tools & Technologies

JenkinsCloud EnvironmentsMicroservices

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPCSMCSPO

Industry Keywords

Technical Program ManagementSoftware Development MethodologiesDoW MissionsSecurity Clearance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudJenkinsMicroservicesPMPTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Gather and synthesize status across the department’s portfolio of ongoing programs and projects
Maintain a consolidated, accurate picture for department and subdivision leadership
Identify blockers, risks, resource conflicts, and emerging opportunities across projects
Escalate issues and opportunities to management with actionable context
Partner with technical leads across concurrent projects to understand architecture decisions, delivery health, and schedule risk
Represent project status accurately to leadership
Help leadership organize, prioritize, and evolve the portfolio, including project grouping, staffing, and sequencing
Establish and refine status reviews, dashboards, and reports for portfolio health
Contribute to customer engagement strategy across the portfolio
Champion modern software development methodologies and drive positive change
Introduce new commercial perspectives, challenge established practices, and mentor junior engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in applicable STEM areas or other discipline
Eight or more years of experience with increasing responsibility in software engineering, software architecture, or technical program/project management
Demonstrated experience in software architecture, design, CI/CD, and Agile delivery practices
Experience tracking, synthesizing, and reporting status across multiple concurrent projects or workstreams to leadership
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical detail into clear status, risk, and opportunity narratives for management
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and build relationships across technical teams that do not report to you
Willingness to travel occasionally to other domestic work locations or customer sites
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
U.S. citizenship required to obtain a security clearance
Senior Project Engineer: twelve or more years of experience, leadership of multiple complex software programs, and ability to shape portfolio organization, prioritization, and resourcing
Advanced degree in a STEM or related technical field (impressive qualification)
Prior experience as a Technical Program Manager, Project Manager, or similar role spanning multiple software products or programs (impressive qualification)
Previous experience leading ground segment programs for DoW missions (impressive qualification)
Hands-on background in software architecture, design, CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, or cloud/microservices environments (impressive qualification)
Experience building or operating portfolio-level status reporting, dashboards, or governance processes (impressive qualification)
Experience shaping customer engagement strategy or business development across a portfolio of programs (impressive qualification)
PMP, CSM, CSPO, or equivalent certification (impressive qualification)
Active TS/SCI clearance (impressive qualification)

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