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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # 2027 Launch Operations Readiness Engineer - **Company:** The Aerospace Corporation - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, C++ (Programming Language), Discrete Event Simulation, Fortran (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, High Performance Computing, Data Analytics - **Published:** September 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88333354/1 ## About the Role * Master's or PhD degree from an accredited college/university programin Aerospace engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related technical discipline (Pursuing or conferred within the last 12 months) * 0 to 1 years of professional postgraduate experience * Organizational skills, to include: + Self-management of multiple tasks, deadlines, and deliverables + Ability to take direction, work independently, and develop productive working relationships * Aptitude with astrodynamics and related mathematics * Skills in mathematical formulation and derivation * Demonstrated skills in the development and use of computer software tools * This position requires the 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. * Transcripts are required How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: * Experience with Python, C++, Fortran, and/or High Performance Computing environments * Direct experience in primary department areas of support * Technical skills in other related areas such as orbit determination, cataloging, database management, spacecraft operations, radar/electro-optics, space object and debris environment projection, on-orbit breakup forensics, passive and controlled disposal, de-orbit, and re-entry analysis, debris mitigation and remediation analysis, space situational awareness, space traffic management, and AI/ML data analytics. * Meaningful and consistent contribution to a substantial technical analytical or development project through its successful fruition * Expertise in team coordination and/or mentorship * Current and active Top-Secret Clearance (TS) with SCI access ## Description 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., The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace's strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a broad array of engineering disciplines against a dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities. Work Model This position will require onsite support for a minimum of 4 days in either Chantilly, VA, El Segundo, CA or Colorado Springs, CO What You'll Be Doing As a member of the Launch Operations Readiness Team, you will be providing technical capabilities to support our customers and address the challenges of launch operations and forecasting and range safety in the rapidly expanding US government launch enterprise. In this role, you will: * Contribute to a variety of projects involving technical analyses and software development relating to multiple focus areas of the section, including operational launch collision avoidance support, discrete event simulation and modeling, and/or risk assessment and mitigation due to interference from RF, light, and laser effects. * Support real-time operations and analyses including launch and on-orbit collision risk assessments. * Conduct technical deep dives, trade studies, and assessments both independently and in teams with multi-disciplinary technical leaders, Aerospace Program Office personnel, and external customers to define and address customer needs. * Develop and present timely and technically accurate briefings and reports that clearly communicate analysis results and provide recommended solutions to technical leads, management, and customers. * Travel occasionally (as necessary) to support customer efforts. ## Related Videos - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [The Avengers Initiative (Practical Ethics for Software Engineers)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2070-the-avengers-initiative-practical-ethics-for-software-engineers) - [Securing your application software supply-chain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/468-securing-your-application-software-supply-chain) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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