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Ball Aerospace, a subsidiary of Ball Corporation, designs and manufactures advanced space and defense technologies. It leads in satellite bus platforms, high‑resolution imaging sensors, and propulsion systems used by NASA, U.S. Space Force, and commercial satellite operators. Its engineering teams develop cutting‑edge optics, avionics, and thermal control systems that deliver mission‑critical performance.
Ball hires software engineers, electrical and mechanical engineers, systems architects, program managers, test engineers, and manufacturing specialists. Candidates can expect rigorous technical interviews, problem‑solving challenges, and opportunities to work on multi‑disciplinary teams that collaborate on interplanetary missions and commercial launch services. Competitive benefits include equity options, professional development budgets, and flexible work arrangements.
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Systems Engineer Principal / Systems Staff Consultant - V&V Lead
Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Greater Denver Area
Posted Dec 10, 2023
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment. HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR STAFF CONSULTANT: $173,000 - $218,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Demonstrated experience in systems engineering processes, including requirements development, requirement allocation, interface management, change management, verification and validation. Compensation & Benefits: HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR ENGINEER PRINCIPAL: $154,000 - $194,500 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Experience using requirements database tools (DOORS, Jama, Cameo Requirements Modeler, e.g.). A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment. Related experience in either mission operations, mission systems, spacecraft systems, aircraft systems or ground systems or payloads preferred. For details, copy and paste https://bit.ly/3pNSnxv into your browser or visit our careers site. A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
Propulsion Engineer I
Company: Gulfstream Aerospace
Location: Other US Location
Posted Dec 08, 2023
All Rights Reserved. A General Dynamics Company. Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft Work is closely supervised/monitored, follows established procedures and methods. Contacts are primarily with direct supervisor, mentor, and other exempt professionals in the group or department. Perform other duties as assigned. Additional Information Requisition Number: 216661 Category: Engineering Percentage of Travel: Up to 25% Shift: First Employment Type: Full-time Posting End Date: 12/08/2023 Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Entry level. Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee. Legal Information | Site Utilities | Contacts | Sitemap Copyright © 2023 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation.
Director, Space Sciences Department
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: Washington DC
Posted Dec 10, 2023
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. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement. 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 diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Mid - Max)$123,000 - $176,950 - $230,900Pay Basis: AnnualLeadership CompetenciesOur leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. 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. This leader will build and shape integrated, multidisciplinary teams to support a growing variety of customer and collaborators while developing the new capabilities necessary to meet future demand and technology needs.SSD performs innovative research and development in the following areas:Applied research in the magnetosphere, ionosphere, and thermosphere with an emphasis on impacts on space systems Application of space science expertise addressing complex challenges of the commercial, civil, and National Security Space enterprise Development of tools and applications to support space situational awareness, anomaly resolution, and satellite design Innovative prototyping for the development of new space environment sensors including miniaturization and simplification to support proliferation Collaboration and engagement with the broader research community to facilitate the uptake of space science basic research and support for the overall operations-to-research-to-operations paradigm Cross-cutting developments to ensure space environment information reaches its full value across the broader space enterprise Work ModelThis full-time position will be nominally located 100% onsite in El Segundo, CA with consideration in Chantilly, VA.What You'll Be Doing Provide people and organizational leadership including recruiting strategies, mentoring and developing staff, career and performance management, compensation, driving engagement and retention of department as well as leading diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives Hire, train, and mentor a growing staff for technical, programmatic, and customer leadership through active management and collaboration with other internal and external groups Manage departmental resources and operational budgets associated with laboratory budgets, capital investments, and staff resources Develop integrated strategies that unify space science R&D needs across the space enterprise and position Aerospace as a continued leader in current and new focus areas Cultivate relationships with collaborators and customers to facilitate understanding of existing and emerging challenges in their programs and develop R&D objectives around these challenges Manage a diverse portfolio of cutting-edge research matched to national security space programs and missions Work with customers and staff to develop product and delivery goals and commitments Work in collaboration with operational organizations such as Project Management/Contract Office, Facilities, and Supply Chain What You Need to be SuccessfulMinimum Requirements:Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and/or space science/physics or equivalent related technical discipline is required (12) or more years of progressively responsible professional engineering/scientific research experience is required Experience in one or more of the following research topic areas: spaces science, space weather, ionosphere, thermosphere, magnetosphere, and/or associated spaceflight hardware development Ability to technically engage with customers and collaborators on space science as well as broader space enterprise issues Ability to lead and work outside your personal expertise to cultivate and execute collaborative cross-organizational strategies Strong leadership, people management, collaboration, interpersonal and communication skills Willingness to occasionally travel to support customer needs, approximately 15% (as required) This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. 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].
Lean Deployment Leader - El Cajon, CA
Company: GKN Aerospace
Location: San Diego, CA
Posted Dec 08, 2023
Preferred Qualifications: • GKN Experience• Lean Six Sigma greenbelt or higher is preferred• An understanding of Lean Thinking and Lean Leadership • The demonstrated ability to influence the site Leadership Team and ability to lead, coach and mentor highly skilled and experienced team members• Must have Strong problem solving skills• A track record of Leadership and direction through effective communications, building effective teams • Evidence of leading Business Transformation Offices • Previous and significant experience in Lean Transformation • A Lean Certification from a reputable certifying body or benchmark company • Aerospace supply chain experience • A passion for the Aerospace industry• Strong Excel and MS Office skills • Developing deep Lean Expertise across their site, ensuring that they become self-sufficient in running the Lean Operating Model, working with the Regional Lean Expert to ensure that all staff are fully certified in Lean Thinking at the appropriate level for their role. Regional Lean Experts assigned as appropriate).• Coaching their performance center's Leadership team in their deployment of the Lean Excellence Model Role Profile • Ensuring the correct allocation of resources to make the Lean deployment a success, and making problems immediately visible, allowing problem solving to take place.• Delivering significant improvement in People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cash and Cost (PSQDCC) targets, meeting their site's customer and stakeholder commitments, driven by significant improvements in Lean Maturity. • Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and/or program requirements. • Creating and executing against the Site Lean Deployment plan and ensuring that all resources required are in place, both within their site and from the CoE (e.g. • Complying with all legal and regulatory requirements and ensuring that staff are aware of the policies and their individual responsibilities and accountabilities: the company's Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action policies; Compliance and Ethics Policy on Contracting with the United States Government in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the United States Government; Export Control regulations Job Qualifications Required Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree, or in lieu of degree 6 years of years of experience in a manufacturing environment• 4-7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment• 2 years of lean experience in a manufacturing environment. They will lead, coach and influence the Leadership in their assigned area, particularly Group Leaders and Team Leaders, ensuring rigour and fidelity to the Lean Excellence Model. Job Responsibilities• Role modelling a culture that is aligned to the GKN Aerospace "Great Place to Work" value drivers and Culture Principles.• Exemplifying a safety-first mindset and ensuring that the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards are applied across GKN and that all locations are a model of a world class healthy and safe working environment.• Driving the disciplined and rigorous deployment of the Lean Operating Model (LOM) across within their Performance Centre. They will play a central role in developing their assigned area of the site in its deployment of the Lean Excellence Model. Job Summary The Lean Deployment Leader is a Lean Thinker with expertise in Lean Transformation.
Supply Chain Manager
Company: Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD)
Location: Other US Location
Posted Dec 10, 2023
Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status. Travel 10-20%. Strong skills in MS Windows - Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Demonstrated negotiation skills, especially without purchasing volume leverage. Requirements: BS in Supply Chain Management, Electrical Engineering, or similar. Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Professional certification - CPSM, CPCM or CPIM certification is a plus. Ensuring all regulatory requirements with respect to purchasing, storage, and transportation of materials are adhered to, including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), ITAR, AS9100D, Contractor Procurement Systems Review (CPSR), ATF, DOT 49CFR, IATA and company practices and procedures. In-depth understanding ERP/MRP planning systems. Creating a strong team environment, while developing, coaching, and managing the performance of team members.
Operations Engineer I
Company: Gulfstream Aerospace
Location: Other US Location
Posted Dec 08, 2023
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft All Rights Reserved. A General Dynamics Company. Support all Safety, Sustainability and Ergonomic Initiatives. Other Requirements: Basic knowledge of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles. Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee. Additional Information Requisition Number: 216666 Category: Operations Engineering Percentage of Travel: Up to 25% Shift: First Employment Type: Full-time Posting End Date: 12/17/2023 Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Legal Information | Site Utilities | Contacts | Sitemap Copyright © 2023 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. Conduct research, investigation, and analysis in connection with assigned planning or other assigned projects, to ensure conformance to requirements. With minimal supervision, lead/coordinate the implementation of projects among multiple organizations to achieve process improvement goals.
Metallurgical Engineer
Company: Howmet Aerospace
Location: Cleveland, OH
Posted Dec 10, 2023
Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Demonstrated ability of problem solving, systems thinking, project management, and team building. This position requires light physical activity, such as walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time, as well as some lifting. For more information, visit www.howmet.com, including content shared during the Company's May 2022 Technology Day. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Experience with Oracle. The Company's primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. About Us About Howmet Aerospace Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The ability to work in a fast-pace, multiple deadline-oriented work environment.
Microelectronics Specialist II
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: El Segundo
Posted Dec 10, 2023
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. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement. 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 diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. (Min - Mid - Max)$29.12 - $34.26 - $39.40Pay Basis: HourlyLeadership CompetenciesOur leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. 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]. How You Can Stand OutIt would be impressive if you have one or more of these:Vocational Trade School, Apprenticeship program or equivalent 2-10 years industry experience with High School Diploma is preferred Experience using scanning electron microscopes, focused ion beams, chemical-mechanical polishing, and optical microscopy Experience automating lab instruments using python, LabVIEW, or other programming language Ability to handle multiple priorities and projects simultaneously Demonstrated flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational needs 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. 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.
Systems Engineer II / Systems Engineer Senior - V&V Lead
Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Greater Denver Area
Posted Dec 10, 2023
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment. HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR ENGINEER SENIOR: $137,500 - $173,500 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Demonstrated experience in systems engineering processes, including requirements development, requirement allocation, interface management, change management, verification and validation. Compensation & Benefits: HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR ENGINEER II: $111,000 - $137,500 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Experience using requirements database tools (DOORS, Jama, Cameo Requirements Modeler, e.g.). A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment. Related experience in either mission operations, mission systems, spacecraft systems, aircraft systems or ground systems or payloads preferred. For details, copy and paste https://bit.ly/3pNSnxv into your browser or visit our careers site. A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
Sr. Systems Engineer & Integrator - NNSA Programs
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posted Dec 10, 2023
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. Experience with Digital Engineering tool sets and/or analysis programs for acquisition program management, design, and/or production to include Cameo, Unified Architecture Framework, MATLAB, MathWorks, Simulink, Wind River, Simics, ExtendSim, Python. Experience in systems engineering, program controls and quality, including tasks such as requirements flow-down, interface definition, resource loaded schedules, documentation repositories, change control processes, system performance analysis, programmatic risk management, cost, schedule and performance trades, and technology development investment analyses. Familiarity with the analysis of sophisticated technical, programmatic, and management environments for complex problem sets or large acquisition programs. Twelve years of proven experience in the application of system engineering, requirements engineering and analysis, risk management, quality; proven knowledge of management principles to achieve success of a design, development, testing, deployment, and operations process, and identifying and mitigating design, production, test, and field support deficiencies that are critical to program success. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement. Knowledge of NNSA Defense Programs missions. 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 diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. Hold current Top Secret Clearance. Demonstrated teaming and leadership skills in tasks such as formulating plans, leading studies, and applying internal technology competency organizations.
Completions Flammability Engineer ODA AR Candidacy - Tech Spec II in GAC Appleton
Company: Gulfstream Aerospace
Location: Other US Location
Posted Dec 08, 2023
All Rights Reserved. Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft A General Dynamics Company. Other Requirements: Advanced degree in engineering, or related curriculum preferred. Perform other duties as assigned. Approach to problem solving balances technical product, cost and schedule . Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee. Additional Information Requisition Number: 216600 Category: Engineering Percentage of Travel: Up to 25% Shift: First Employment Type: Full-time Posting End Date: 03/01/2024 Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Training may involve travel for test witnessing, or other flammability activities. Legal Information | Site Utilities | Contacts | Sitemap Copyright © 2023 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation.
Senior Development Engineer
Company: Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD)
Location: Other US Location
Posted Dec 10, 2023
Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status. Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Required experience in leadership of multi-function technical teams, product development, problem solving/root cause analysis and data analysis/critical thinking of highly complex technical development projects. The role of a Senior Development Engineer involves steering projects through diverse stages, commencing with conceptual design and advancing through development, qualification, and ultimately, readiness for production. Primary Responsibilities: Leading a project through development and qualification milestones Conducting internal and customer milestone meetings such as technical specification reviews, risk mitigation meetings, design reviews, and test readiness reviews. Technical compliance and risk assessment/management Research legacy product knowledge on similar products to leverage lessons learned as well as the incorporation of new technologies in into a robust new product Create 3D conceptual models to meet customer design requirements Development and maintenance of the technical data package, product testing documentation requirements and methods Perform, rationalize, and document design trade studies, perform hand calculations, tolerance studies, and data analyses Work with analytical team to rationalize new designs Interact with customers on design, interface, and functional details Interact with suppliers to rapid prototype parts for risk reduction testing Requirements generation, allocation, and flow down Creation of documentation and leadership thru design verification testing and qualification testing, including dynamic and thermal environments Coordination of all other project team technical tasks Cost estimating and management for both proposal and program activity Additional duties include coordination with other departments to ensure the production viability of new designs, creation of the required documentation, and internal and customer approval for this documentation The senior role incorporates leveraging career experience and expertise to mentor, train, and develop individual and overall team capabilities in design, test and production methodologies Requirements: The successful candidate must have a BS in an engineering discipline, preferably mechanical or aerospace engineering, or a minimum of 12 years of project, design, or related engineering experience. Capable of applying GD&T, and understanding how it effects part cost and manufacturing Candidates should have the ability to interpret and analyze customer requirements and government/military specifications and apply them to the design Strong SolidWorks experience is required Knowledge of satellite or launch vehicle systems as well as experience with manufacturing processes, rapid prototyping, and product development Strong written, verbal and presentation skills for interaction with various levels of management and customers Design for Manufacturing methods and techniques Experience with government specifications and industry standards related to aerospace components' and systems' design, manufacture, and test Candidates must meet all requirements under BATFE and ITAR Proficient with Microsoft office suite software (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, MS Project) Compensation: Salary Range: $130,000 - $165,000 per year. This position is located in Moorpark, CA. Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Job Description EBAD seeks an engineer for the position Senior Development Engineer, reporting to the Product Development Engineering Manager.