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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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Associate Director - (On-Site)
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: El Segundo
Posted Sep 20, 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. As the Associate Director in CED, you will provide managerial and technical leadership to a staff of engineers and technicians, as well as support a multitude of US government, civil, commercial, and international customers. 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 be supported 100% onsite daily in El Segundo, CA.What You'll Be DoingJob Summary:Establish the organization's objectives, strategy and goals and communicate them to staff, management, and interfacing matrix organizations.Seek and identify opportunities for additional, expanded and new business and assist higher management in the evaluation and pursuit of new opportunitiesInterface with department customers and direct organizational resources to effectively respond to their support requirementsAssemble and direct teams to analyze, define, and satisfy customer needs from available resources.Propose internal research and development effortsMaintain and grow department laboratory capabilitiesHire new staffOther managerial duties include staff tasking, staff performance assessment, and development budgeting for capital and overheadDuties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as neededWhat You Need to be SuccessfulMinimum Requirements:Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, related engineering or physics disciplineMinimum of 8-years of progressively responsible microwave/RF engineering and project experience; 2+ years experience in a supervisory or project leadership role is requiredKnowledgeable technical experience in the following microwave electronics and communication systems areas:Microwave engineering theory and design, include some signals analysisMicrowave measurement instrumentationFabrication of microwave circuits and unitsDemonstrated team leadership, customer responsiveness, creativity in problem-solving and addressing teaming/interpersonal challenges, ability to rapidly grasp new concepts, and excellent written/verbal communication skillsWilling to travel domestically approx.10 - 15%This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the US government. CTED projects comprise all aspects, from architectures to prototypes to implementation, theoretical to hands-on. (Min - Mid - Max)$110,700 - $159,030 - $207,360Pay 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].
Planner/Scheduler Analyst III - Project Controls
Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Greater Denver Area
Posted Sep 17, 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. Experience using Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook). Compensation & Benefits: HIRING SALARY RANGE: $75,000 - $102,000 (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. Understanding of earned value principles. Relocation for this position is available. Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. This position includes a competitive benefits package. 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.
Engineer I / Engineer II - Ground Software Engineer
Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Greater Denver Area
Posted Sep 18, 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 SOFTWARE ENGINEER II: $108,000 - $133,500 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Experience developing modeling, planning, or scheduling software in languages such as Java, C++, or Python. Experience with industry-standard ground systems such as ECLIPSE, OS/COMET, OASIS, or COSMOS. Direct Program Charge: 90% Compensation & Benefits: HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER I: $88,500 - $109,500 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Additional experience helpful in one or more of the following technologies: Cloud development using AWS, Lambda, Docker, and Kubernetes Web and REST service development using Spring, Jersey, Flask, CherryPy, or Ruby on Rails Front-end and UX development using JavaScript, Angular, React, JavaFX, Python, or Qt Back-end development using SQL and NoSQL databases, and JPA/ORM On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment. Perform full software life cycle functions including software requirements, architecture, design, code, test, integration, documentation, and support. A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
Senior Analyst - Project Controls Planner/Scheduler
Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Greater Denver Area
Posted Sep 18, 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. Experience using Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook). Compensation & Benefits: HIRING SALARY RANGE: $91,500 - $124,500 (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. 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. Assist program team in development of CWBS, CWBS Dictionary, CWBS Index, charge number development, OBS and RAM. Understanding of earned value principles. This position includes a competitive benefits package.
Senior Contracts Administrator
Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Greater Denver Area
Posted Sep 19, 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. CPCM certification desirable. A current, active TS/SCI security clearance preferred. Compensation & Benefits: HIRING SALARY RANGE: $91,500 - $124,500 (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. Relocation for this position is available. Experience with cost reimbursable, award fee and incentive fee contracts. Experience with Firm Fixed Price contracts. This position includes a competitive benefits package.
2024 Aerospace Software Undergraduate Engineer Intern
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: El Segundo
Posted Sep 19, 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. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. 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. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. 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. In addition, we develop and test real-time embedded software for CubeSats, drones and other emerging technologies. )Experience with software development processes and tools including compilers, IDEs, software engineering and coding standards.Experience with machine learning and AI developmentFamiliarity with containerization platforms such as DockerExperience with embedded microcontrollers or microprocessorsBasic understanding in developing and/or testing real-time embedded software.Experience with the Atlassian tool suite, including JIRA, Bitbucket, and ConfluenceTemporary 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. (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. 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].
Technical Intern - Payload Assembly Integration and 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. Hands-on engineering, laboratory, or project/hobby experience. Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment. Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or a related degree field. Some experience with engineering schematics, design tools, or CAD modeling preferred. 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. May work in related fields of test, production, systems, materials and processes, configuration, parts and reliability engineering. Experience using test and measurement equipment.
Project Management Staff V - RPS
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: Remote
Posted Sep 19, 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. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. 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. Excellent verbal communication skills - clear, concise, persuasive; builds consensus through speaking; polished, professional style.Proven ability to build and/or maintain substantive rapport with a diverse range of senior government officials and corporate executives. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. The candidate will develop and execute studies to support analysis, refinement and continuous improvement of mechanisms, processes and assessment criteria required to achieve organizational strategy, vision, and mission elements. Experience leading process improvement efforts to reduce time and cost for generating required deliverables.Must have knowledge with nuclear and radioisotope power systems.Must have demonstrated experience in supporting NASA or other government Program OfficeExperience in leading analysis and continuous improvement of complex organizational, programmatic, and management environments for large acquisition programs.Demonstrated experience with Tableau, or other visualization toolsProficiency with Microsoft Excel, with the ability to export, maintain, and refine data for analysis.Excellent written communication skills - organize complex materials and concepts in clear and logical manner.Demonstrated teaming and leadership skills in tasks such as formulating plans, leading studies, and utilizing internal technology competency organizations. (Min - Mid - Max)$120,000 - $160,000 - $200,000Pay 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].
Engineer Senior / Engineer Principal - Program Cloud Architect/Infrastructure Engineer
Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Greater Denver Area
Posted Sep 17, 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 PRINCIPAL: $150,000 - $189,000 (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 ENGINEER SENIOR: $133,500 - $168,000 (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. Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. A current, active TS/SCI CI Polygraph security clearance is required. Cloud administration. For details, copy and paste https://bit.ly/3pNSnxv into your browser or visit our careers site. Relocation for this position is available.
Analyst Senior/Specialist - Project Controls Planner/Scheduler
Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Greater Boulder Area
Posted Sep 20, 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. Experienced using Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook). HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR SPECIALIST: $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.) Compensation & Benefits: HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR ANALYST SENIOR: $91,500 - $124,500 (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. Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Assist program team in development of CWBS, CWBS Dictionary, CWBS Index, charge number development, OBS and RAM. Relocation for this position is available. This position includes a competitive benefits package.
Planner Associate/Planner
Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Greater Boulder Area
Posted Sep 20, 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. Manufacturing, materials, or operations experience in a business environment. HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR PLANNER: $23.08 - $30.29 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 current, active Secret security clearance is required. Compensation & Benefits: HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR PLANNER ASSOCIATE: $19.47 - $25.96 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. Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Bachelor's or Master's, may substitute for two years of related experience. Relocation for this position is availabl. This position includes a competitive benefits package.
Senior Project Leader for Modeling and Simulation Strategic Partnerships
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: Washington DC
Posted Sep 20, 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. From systems architecture development to system analysis and optimization, astrodynamics, orbital debris, navigation, failure analysis, mission assurance, cost and schedule assessment, and economic market analysis, SED exploits an incredibly broad array of engineering and business disciplines against a diverse and dynamic portfolio of programs and national challenges.The Modeling and Simulation Computing Department (MSCD) consists of a team dedicated to ground-breaking software solutions and capabilities for government and commercial customer needs. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearanceHow You Can Stand OutIt would be impressive if you have one or more of these:Graduate degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or other STEM-related discipline from an accredited universityExperience with Aerospace customers and industry playersExperience in space-related modeling, simulation, and analysisCurrent TS/SCI security clearanceWe offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. 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]. We enable detailed and complex modeling, analysis, optimization, and visualization of satellite orbits, system architectures, and engineering trade-spaces to provide customer decision support for the future of space.What You'll Be Doing: Provide overall leadership on critical capabilities and/or business lines at department, subdivision, and higher levels; specifically, serve as a key interface representing SASS equities with adjacent corporate organizations on topics including:EIS hardware and software supportModeling and simulation software standards and processesUpdates to the corporate software release processServe as a thought leader in identifying and coordinating effective solutions to complex organizational challenges, applying effective communication in teams with high level visibility, including in the areas mentioned aboveLead major software development efforts in the departmentLead without authority to influence program office investments that advance corporate and SASS strategic objectives in situations requiring coordination among many stakeholdersLead business development activities with subdivision and customer management to identify growth opportunities, mitigate potential resource weaknesses, develop funding lines, and other critical project management tasksAct as a subdivision senior liaison, providing proactive coordination and consultation to customers and Aerospace staff across the companyInitiate and conduct efforts to develop effective standards and processes to support the subdivision's modeling, simulation, and analysis capabilities to support new and existing functional areas including digital engineering and cloud computingApply leadership and coordination across multi-disciplinary technical leaders, Aerospace Program Office personnel, and external customersPartner with subdivision analysis leads to exercise influence on key stakeholders and government customers by leading engagement efforts with the corporate High Performance Computing and Software Release OrganizationsEstablish and maintain effective and enduring working relationships with key organizational customersSupport workforce development through strategic planning with department and subdivision management, resource acquisition, recruiting, training, and mentoring.Develop and present timely and technically accurate briefings and reports that clearly communicate software development progress and provide recommended design solutions to technical leads, management, and customersEngage with software users and customers to refine capability requirementsConduct software architecture design and lead the adoption of best practices in new and existing workflows to meet customer needsTravel as necessary to support customer effortsWhat You Need to be SuccessfulMinimum Requirements:Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or other related disciplines from an accredited university10 years relative experienceExtensive history of progressively responsible professional experience in leading and contributing to modeling and simulation software development, successfully demonstrated across numerous substantial customer-driven projects, to include:Designing modern software architecturesDeploying applications on Aerospace or external resourcesLeveraging software configuration management and collaboration tools in team environmentsCommunicating effectively through technical writing and presentationsDelivering timely products for complex team projectsDemonstrating strong leadership skills and rapport with customers and teammatesDeveloping technical expertise, including mentoring and workforce developmentProficiency in one or more of the organization's core computer languages (e.g., C++, Python, Fortran, etc. (Min - Mid - Max)$123,000 - $168,750 - $214,500Pay 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.