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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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2024 Software Engineering Undergraduate Intern
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: Washington DC
Posted Sep 21, 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. 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 plansPaid holidays, sick time, and vacationStandard and alternate work schedules, including telework options401(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 hireFlexible spending accountsVariable pay program for exceptional contributionsRelocation assistanceProfessional growth and development programs to help advance your careerEducation assistance programsAn inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respectWe 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. As part of this commitment, the Space Workforce 2030 companies have pledged to increase the number of females, diverse employees, and interns with a goal to hire at least 3,000 interns by the summer of 2030. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. 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. 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]. 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. Experience programming in Python, C/C++, or JAVATranscripts requiredHow You Can Stand OutGPA 3.5 or higher Active TS/SCIPrior participation in agile software development.Experience working with common cloud computing services such as Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure.Temporary housing assistance is not available.The Aerospace Corporation is a proud member of Space Workforce 2030, a growing coalition of leading space companies committed to collaboratively working toward a shared vision of expanding and diversifying opportunities for talent to join the exciting space industry.
Mechanical Design Engineer - Small Satellite
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: El Segundo
Posted Sep 21, 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. 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 plansPaid holidays, sick time, and vacationStandard and alternate work schedules, including telework options401(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 hireFlexible spending accountsVariable pay program for exceptional contributionsRelocation assistanceProfessional growth and development programs to help advance your careerEducation assistance programsAn inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respectWe 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. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.Senior Member of Technical StaffSame requirements as a Member of Technical Staff noted above, in addition to: (5) or more years of experience in mechanical design in the space or related industry is requiredHow You Can Stand OutIt would be impressive if you have one or more of these:Member of Technical Staff or Senior Member of Technical StaffAdvanced degree in a STEM field or equivalent is preferred(2) or more years of experience in part design, fabrication, and assembly/integration is highly desirableLeading independent projects with interdisciplinary support and limited oversightExperience throughout the entire development lifecycleExperience with two or more of the following: GD&T, working in a laboratory or production environment, systems engineering, machine shop best practices, integrated TVAC and vibration testing, thermal design, structural design, composites manufacturing, additive manufacturing, agile tools (JIRA, Confluence, etc.) We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. (Min - Mid - Max)$71,000 - $87,950 - $126,400Pay Basis: AnnualWays 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. 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]. What You'll Be DoingS/he will create detailed mechanical Small Satellite designs with CAD modeling spanning concept design and all phases of the development cycleBalance the level of mechanical modeling fidelity and analysis consistent with project requirements and schedule constraintsYou will review Small Satellite mechanical designs and drawings for compliance with mission requirements as well internal design criteria (examples are ease of assembly/disassembly, tolerance specification, and adequate access is provided for mechanism testing in the final assembled configuration)You will inspect and fit check of machined parts for tolerance and specification complianceCompose and manage bill of materials (BOM)Quote and track progress of ordered and fabricated partsTesting of mechanical sub-assemblies and fully integrated Small SatellitesAssesses project requirements, breaks projects into tasks, and works with Project Managers to determine scope of work to meet project schedule milestonesDriving failure analysis and design of experiments to reach design solutions and corrective actionsThis position is available as a Member of Technical Staff or Senior Member of Technical StaffWhat You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements:Member of Technical Staff Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent is required(2) or more years of experience in mechanical design in the space or related industry is requiredExperience with CAD design software, SolidWorks preferredConfiguration management of detailed CAD modelsSeek opportunities to continuously improve Small Satellite mechanical reliability and modularityWillingness to occasionally travel and to work off-business hours to support customer needs, approximately 10% (as required, domestic travel)This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.Equal Opportunity Commitment The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
RF/Microwave Engineer - (On-Site)
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: El Segundo
Posted Sep 21, 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. 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 plansPaid holidays, sick time, and vacationStandard and alternate work schedules, including telework options401(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 hireFlexible spending accountsVariable pay program for exceptional contributionsRelocation assistanceProfessional growth and development programs to help advance your careerEducation assistance programsAn inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respectWe 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. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. *This role will require on site support in El Segundo, but have the flexibility to support in a hybrid work model (20%).What You'll Be DoingJob Summary:Provide subject matter expertise in microwave components, units, and systemsDevelop and apply advanced microwave measurement techniquesPerform budget, circuit (ADS or Microwave Office), and full-wave simulations of microwave components, and systemsOperate large-scale microwave payload emulator test setsSolve microwave hardware anomalies using analytical methods and experimental setupsCollaborate onsite with other engineers and techniciansMentor junior technical and technician staff.What You Need to be SuccessfulMinimum Requirements : A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline requiredMinimum of 5-years of experience performing circuit analysis, designing microwave circuits, making measurements, and analyzing test resultsTechnical experience in the following microwave engineering areasMicrowave circuit theory using ADS or Microwave OfficeOperation/instrument control of network analyzers, and oscilloscopesData/signal analysis using Python OR MatlabMicrowave Transmitter/Receiver hardwareDemonstrated creativity in problem-solving, an ability to rapidly grasp new concepts, and excellent written/verbal communication skillsWilling to travel domestically approximately 10%For this specific position and the U.S. Government program we support, the chosen candidate will need to be of U.S. The selected individual will be performing circuit analysis, designing microwave circuits, making measurements, and analyzing test results-and that's only one days' efforts. (Min - Mid - Max)$108,000 - $119,000 - $130,000Pay Basis: AnnualWays 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. 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]. CTED projects comprise all aspects, from architectures to prototypes to implementation, theoretical to hands-on.
Technical Intern - Tactical Solutions (TS) Systems/Test
Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Greater Boulder Area
Posted Sep 21, 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. Degree program must be in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Physics, or a related technical field. Compensation & Benefits: HIRING SALARY RANGE: $20.20 - $28.75 per hour (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment. Solid technical writing experience. Relocation for this position is available. For details, copy and paste https://bit.ly/3pNSnxv into your browser or visit our careers site. Effective communication and team-work skills. A strong interest in learning.
Technical Specialist Associate - Test
Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Greater Boulder Area
Posted Sep 23, 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. Aerospace, spacecraft, instrument, sub-assembly, experience preferred. Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor. Environmental testing experience e.g., Vibration, Thermal Vacuum, EMI, Acoustic preferred. (Clean room, ESD, FOD, Crane, Solder, Splicing, Crimping, J-STD, IPC-610/620) Solid communication skills and the ability to exercise them in a technical environment. Ability to interpret electrical & mechanical drawings, specifications, notes, and wire lists. Ability to independently operate Frequency analyzers, Spectrum analyzers, and O-scopes, Power supplies, Multi-Meters, and Data acquisition monitoring devices. Compensation & Benefits: HIRING SALARY RANGE: $30.29 - $40.38 per hour (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Ability to lift 50 pounds and work with heavy equipment, tooling, and fixtures. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.
Analyst II - Project Controls
Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Greater Boulder Area
Posted Sep 21, 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 environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor. Compensation & Benefits: HIRING SALARY RANGE: $63,000 - $84,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Solid knowledge and proven experience in utilizing business principles, concepts, practices, and standards. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment. Solid MS Excel skills, along with other MS Office Products. Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Relocation for this position is available. This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, copy and paste https://bit.ly/3pNSnxv into your browser or visit our careers site.
Technical Intern - Space Vehicle Security Engineer
Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Greater Boulder Area
Posted Sep 23, 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. Basic understanding of firmware, software, and programmable logic devices (ASIC, FPGA, gateware) preferred. Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment. Pursuing a degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering (Cyber Security focus), or Embedded Software Engineering. Compensation & Benefits: HIRING SALARY RANGE: $20.20 - $28.75 per hour (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience preferred. Experience in the Systems Security Engineering (SSE) discipline preferred. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentations skills, and ability to lead group discussions. Ability to efficiently learn new subjects / techniques / software, without, necessarily, the assistance of others. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.
Intelligence Analyst IIIIntelligence Analyst III/Intelligence Analyst Senior
Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Dayton, OH
Posted Sep 22, 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 environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor. HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR INTELLIGENCE ANALYST SENIOR: $124,500 - $172,500 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Compensation & Benefits: HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR INTELLIGENCE ANALYST III: $111,000 - $154,500 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required. LI-NP1 A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment. Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Bachelor's or Master's, may substitute for two years of related experience. For details, copy and paste https://bit.ly/3pNSnxv into your browser or visit our careers site. Contribute to the completion of tasks related to Intelligence Planning, Collection, Processing, Analysis, and Production.
Intelligence Analyst III/Intelligence Analyst Senior
Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Dayton, OH
Posted Sep 22, 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 environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor. HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR INTELLIGENCE ANALYST SENIOR: $124,500 - $172,500 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Compensation & Benefits: HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR INTELLIGENCE ANALYST III: $111,000 - $154,500 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required. LI-NP1 A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment. Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Bachelor's or Master's, may substitute for two years of related experience. For details, copy and paste https://bit.ly/3pNSnxv into your browser or visit our careers site. Contribute to the completion of tasks related to Intelligence Planning, Collection, Processing, Analysis, and Production.
2024 circuit and power electronics Undergraduate Intern
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: El Segundo
Posted Sep 22, 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. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement. Our expertise, combined with sophisticated in-house laboratories, includes hardware prototyping, circuit modeling and simulation, and Power Systems level modeling and simulation. A few highlights include:Comprehensive health care and wellness plansPaid holidays, sick time, and vacationStandard and alternate work schedules, including telework options401(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 hireFlexible spending accountsVariable pay program for exceptional contributionsRelocation assistanceProfessional growth and development programs to help advance your careerEducation assistance programsAn inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respectWe 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. 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]. (Min - Mid - Max)$25.00 - $26.00 - $28.00Pay Basis: HourlyWays 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. Our staff includes subject matter experts across a broad range of disciplines including Electromagnetic Environmental Effects, Analog Circuit Design and Simulation, and Space rated DC Power Systems. In this role, you will become part of the Electronics & Power Systems Department (EPSD), an organization within ESD.
Electronic CAD Parts Database Administrator
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: El Segundo
Posted Sep 21, 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. 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 plansPaid holidays, sick time, and vacationStandard and alternate work schedules, including telework options401(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 hireFlexible spending accountsVariable pay program for exceptional contributionsRelocation assistanceProfessional growth and development programs to help advance your careerEducation assistance programsAn inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respectWe 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. 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]. (Min - Mid - Max)$27.04 - $35.19 - $43.34Pay Basis: HourlyWays 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. You will create symbols, decals and 3D models for electrical and mechanical components used in the design of printed circuit boards. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.Equal Opportunity Commitment The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.
Non-Destructive Testing Engineer I/II
Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Greater Boulder Area
Posted Sep 23, 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 I: $97,500 - $121,500 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Relocation for this position is available, Compensation & Benefits: HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR ENGINEER I: $81,000 - $100,500 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Ability to apply/enforce/comprehend accept/reject criteria and revision status from engineering drawings, MIL-specs, industry standards, screening specs, or process certification training. Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access. This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, copy and paste https://bit.ly/3pNSnxv into your browser or visit our careers site.