The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
Job Summary
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Full-Stack Developer ( Solutions Developer Staff IV) with strong expertise in both backend ABAP development and frontend SAP Fiori/UI5 development. This is a senior hands-on technical role, working closely with functional teams to build customizations, integrations, and extensions across the S/4HANA landscape.
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, onsite at our location in El Segundo, CA.
What You’ll Be Doing
Eliciting, analyzing, and clarifying business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria
Estimating, planning, and delivering work as a member of an agile development team
Incorporating frequent feedback from customers and stakeholders into solutions during development
Designing, developing, testing, and demonstrating SAP ABAP programs/technical solutions including enhancements, interfaces, reports, forms, conversions, and workflows
Troubleshooting and resolving technical and functional business systems issues
Participating in test planning and execution, deployment, and maintenance of the developed solutions
Producing high quality written deliverables including design documents, data models, workflow/data flow diagrams, test scenarios/scripts, and production cutover steps
To meet the evolving needs of our customers and organization, these duties, responsibilities, and activities may change over time, or new ones may be assigned as needed
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements for the SAP Developer (Solutions Developer Staff IV) include:
Bachelor’s degree in IT, or related technical discipline is required
A minimum of (6 ) or more years of increasingly responsible and relevant professional experience with SAP ECC ABAP development experience, including object-oriented programs is required
Possess a robust working knowledge of SAP user exits and enhancements, with a proven track record in designing, developing, and enhancing SAP S/4HANA applications using ABAP OO, CDS, RAP, Eclipse, and AMDP methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to build and extend engaging Fiori apps that enhance usability and drive business results.
Skilled at supporting seamless integrations between SAP products and third-party providers, ensuring efficient, scalable connections that meet evolving business needs.
Experience in developing and extending OData services while optimizing HANA-based data models and reporting flows to unlock powerful business insights.
Expertise in implementing system enhancements, extensions, and custom logic, adhering to SAP clean-core and extensibility best practices to maintain system integrity and agility.
Proven ability to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions by working closely with functional teams, thereby fostering enhanced communication and more effective outcomes.
Strong background supporting testing procedures, comprehensive documentation, cutover strategies, and production deployments that ensure smooth transitions and robust post-launch performance.
In-depth experience with HR mini master, time entry, time evaluation, payroll processing, and integrations with third-party payroll systems like ADP, ensuring seamless HR operations.
Adept at eliciting, analyzing, and challenging business solution requirements and user stories, ensuring proposed solutions are both innovative and closely aligned with strategic goals.
Demonstrated skills in designing and documenting functional/technical solutions, coupled with the creation of well-defined test plans that guarantee solution reliability and performance.
Confidently deliver regular solution demonstrations to product owners, business users, and agile teams, actively soliciting feedback and fostering a collaborative environment for continuous improvement.
Exceptional interpersonal skills that drive effective collaboration across internal and external teams, even within complex organizational structures.
A forward-thinking leader who effortlessly navigates between high-level strategic planning and hands-on execution, ensuring that initiatives are driven from conception through to successful completion.
This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the SAP Developer (Solutions Developer Staff V) include:
A minimum of (10 ) or more years of increasingly responsible and relevant professional experience with SAP ECC ABAP development experience, including object-oriented programs is required
Demonstrated proficiency in SAP Fiori RAP (RESTful Application Programming Model) to build and deliver dynamic, user-friendly applications that drive business value.
Hands-on experience with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), enabling rapid innovation and scalable cloud solutions while enhancing our digital transformation journey.
Strong background in crafting and optimizing CDS views to ensure efficient data management and robust reporting structures.
Skilled in using Adobe Forms and Adobe LiveCycle Designer to create interactive, visually appealing, and highly functional digital forms that streamline business processes.
Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) is a plus, offering insights into advanced analytics capabilities and helping us shape data-driven decision-making processes
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
Demonstrated expertise in leveraging state-of-the-art tools—such as Fiori, SAP Personas, SAPUI5, and modern JavaScript frameworks—to create intuitive, responsive interfaces that significantly improve the end-user experience.
Proven ability to design and implement seamless integrations using webservices, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), APIs, SOAP, and OData protocols, complemented by proficiency with browser development tools to ensure efficient connectivity and data flow.
Direct experience as a key contributor in Agile/Scrum system development teams, effectively collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to drive rapid iterations, continuous improvement, and successful project outcomes.
Hands-on experience integrating with diverse ERP systems (e.g., SAP HANA, Workday, Oracle), enabling the creation of cohesive, efficient enterprise solutions that streamline operations and enhance overall system performance.
A Secret security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government, is preferred. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.
(Min - Max)
$120,300.00 - $202,800.00
Pay Basis: Annual
Leadership Competencies
Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:
- Operate Strategically
- Lead Change
- Engage with Impact
- Foster Innovation
- Deliver Results
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
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
We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [email protected] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal .
