Ground Systems Engineer - Retiree Casual 2

The Aerospace Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 546,000 - 777,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Telework options

401(k) plan

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Ground Systems Engineer to provide reliability and availability (Ao) analysis for ground systems in a part-time casual role, onsite in Colorado Springs. You will update models, support sustainment decisions, and mentor junior engineers while leveraging your advanced degree and 8+ years of experience.

US citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance are required; prior SBIRS/OPIR experience and familiarity with spares analysis strongly

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in engineering, science or mathematics.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive engineering/scientific experience.
• Retired Aerospace employee in good standing, eligible for rehire under the Retired Casual program.
• Demonstrated experience in Availability (Ao) analysis for complex space or ground systems.
• Experience with SBIRS, OPIR, or related space enterprise ground systems programs.
• Familiarity with critical spares analysis and sustainment planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide Ao analyses and reliability modeling support for ground systems.
• Update and document model assumptions and results for government decisions.
• Serve as senior technical authority or lead on projects and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Availability analysis

Senior technical authority

Team leadership

Education

Advanced degree in engineering/science/mathematics

Tools

Reliability modeling tools

Job description

## Ground Systems Engineer - Retiree Casual 2Apply: Colorado Springs, CO: Part time: Posted Today: End Date: October 14, 2026 (6 days left to apply): R016805The 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 Systems Engineering Division (SED) offers unparalleled expertise in systems engineering to the U.S. government and various public and private agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, consortia, and commercial companies involved in the advanced development and application of space systems. From systems CONOPs and architecture development to system design and analysis, mission assurance, cost and schedule assessment, and economic market analysis, SED leverages a vast array of engineering and business disciplines across a diverse and dynamic portfolio of space programs and national challenges spanning the total space system lifecycle. The Ground Systems Engineering Department (GSED) transforms innovative ground system concepts into operational realities. As trusted leaders in ground systems engineering, we deliver operationally focused solutions for space enterprise C3 systems, mission management, PNT, SATCOM, launch operations, and SIGINT missions supporting Space Systems Command, the National Reconnaissance Office, and the Intelligence Community. GSED leads ground systems and modernization efforts while leveraging deep technical experience and operational expertise to enable mission success across the space enterprise. We are seeking Ground Systems Engineer to provide focused, reliability and availability (Ao) analysis support. The selected candidate will be required to work part-time (up to an average of 20 hours per week), on-site at our facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is a part-time casual position with limited hours. What You’ll Be Doing * Provide subject matter expertise on existing reliability models, previously developed for programs, to support ongoing sustainment analysis* Perform and update Availability (Ao) analyses to support evaluation of potential system changes, including the addition of further critical spares* Support analysis of potential configurations and options for the next delivery increment* Provide technical continuity and institutional knowledge from acquisition into sustainment* Document model updates, assumptions, and analytical results to support government decision-making on sustainment investments* Act as senior technical authority, consultant, primary investigator, or team leader while providing ad hoc technical consultation* Mentor junior engineers and serve as role model What You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements for the Ground Systems Engineer - Retiree Casual: * Advanced degree in engineering, science or mathematics* Minimum 8 years or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments* Retired Aerospace employee in good standing, eligible for rehire under the Retired Casual program* Demonstrated experience in Availability (Ao) analysis for complex space or ground systems* Prior experience supporting SBIRS, OPIR, or related space enterprise ground systems programs* Familiarity with critical spares analysis and sustainment planning for fielded space systems* Exhibits exceptionally high level of innovation, creativeness, and initiative* Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers* 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 How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: * Direct prior experience supporting the transition of S2E2 from acquisition into sustainment* Familiarity with the SBIRS delivery construct and future increment planning* Experience supporting USSF sustainment organizations* Experience with reliability modeling tools and techniques applicable to survivable/endurable space ground architecturesWe 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)$0.00 - $480.00Pay Basis: Hourly**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 respectWe 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 [e-mail] . 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