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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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Mass Properties Engineer

Company: The Aerospace Corporation

Location: Washington DC

Posted Aug 08, 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. Nominally based in El Segundo, CA, this role will combine regular onsite work with remote flexibility as the business needs allow. and support certification activities for new entrant Launch Vehicles servicesParticipate in system-wide IV&V assessments of the development, distribution, use, and verification of mass properties data within contractor programs, identifying appropriate corrective actions if neededAbility to communicate effectively and develop relationships with customers, Aerospace and contractor personnelWhat You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements:Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent is required2 years of applicable professional experience in mass and mechanical properties discipline is requiredModerate level of proficiency in a programming language such as Python, C++, or similarDemonstrated ability to creatively solve problemsWillingness to occasionally travel domestically and to support customer needs, approximately 10% (as required)This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI 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]. (Min - Mid - Max)$71,000 - $87,950 - $104,900Pay 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. Comprised primarily of highly-trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance, navigation, and controls; robotics; electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; orbital mechanics; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments.The Vehicle Engineering Department continues to expand in areas of mass and mechanical properties, assembly, integration, and test support; modeling and analysis of multidiscipline systems; and advanced autonomy.

Circuit Analog Engineering Specialist

Company: The Aerospace Corporation

Location: Washington DC

Posted Aug 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. 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. Our expertise, combined with sophisticated in-house laboratories, includes hardware prototyping, circuit modeling and simulation, and Power Systems level modeling and simulation. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. Acts as senior technical authority, consultant, primary investigator, and team leader.May lead or organize interfaces between customers' and Aerospace technical and management staff.Coordinates large-scale technical efforts across program/project lines.Mentors less experienced Members of Technical Staff and serves as a role model.What You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements:Degree from an accredited university in Electrical Engineering or another related field8 or more years of increasingly responsible and related engineering experienceAbility to lead teams in the development of prototypesMust have experience with either LTSPICE, PSPICE, Simetrix, Saber or other similar circuit analysis applicationsMust have experience with typical Power Electronics Lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, function generators, and power supplies/ soldering tools Ability to mentor more junior engineersDemonstrated experience in providing technical advice to managementAbility to analyze and design circuits utilizing circuit analysis toolsThis position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. (Min - Mid - Max)$138,000 - $155,000 - $188,000Pay 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. Maintain analysis and design standards for the space industryServe as the technical conscious of the Government and Civil customer to ensure mission successWhat is the primary function of the role?Review and assess internal and external electrical designs (WCCA review and generation - perform independent analysis and make technical assessments)Troubleshoot electronic hardware / design deficienciesDesign / build electronic prototypes that support innovation efforts as well as anomaly investigation and design evaluation effortsMentor and provide technical training for early career engineersDeliver written and verbal reports to peers, program offices, and leadership Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as neededWhich LCM's apply to this position (Strategic, Innovation, Velocity, People, Accountability). 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].

Modelling and Simulation Analyst

Company: The Aerospace Corporation

Location: El Segundo

Posted Aug 09, 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)$138,000 - $171,250 - $208,000Pay 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. SSC/BZ assists numerous organizations within SSC and the USSF by generating analysis products that evaluate cross mission functions and system interfaces and incorporate models of space, ground, user systems, operational threads, and mission-level engagements. 20% amount)What You Need to be Successful - Senior Project EngineerMinimum Requirements:Bachelor's of science degree in engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, or related field Program officeTwelve years of relevant technical experience after a bachelor's degreeOutstanding systems engineering skills and the ability to perform element/functional decomposition and define interfaces for large enterprisesStrong understanding of the NSS space enterprise including the major programs and roles of SSCWe offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. SMC/BZ is also playing a major role in the development and use of a digital engineering environment that will support the transfer of data between model-based system engineering models and analysis tools to increase the efficiency of analysis products being generated.Work Model: One to two days per week telecommuting is possible depending on the needs of the customer.What You'll Be DoingInteract with Aerospace, SETA, and government staff to define and lead analyses in support of SSC/BZLead ETG teams in the development of M&S capabilities to support the SSC Space Systems Integration OfficeWork closely with other SSC/BZ and external systems engineering organizations to implement a digital engineering environment to support the transfer of data between model-based systems engineering models and analysis toolsTrack analysis needs across SSC/BZ and help manage tasks conducted by ETG and other program office organizationsWork with other organizations across SSC/BZ supporting systems engineering, partnerships, innovation, and capability integration to ensure analysis products are properly communicated to decision makers and help inform acquisition decisionsWhat You Need to be SuccessfulMinimum Requirements:Bachelor's of science degree in engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, or related field Program officeEight years of relevant technical experience after a bachelor's degreeProven systems engineering skills and the ability to perform element/functional decomposition and define interfaces for large enterprisesFamiliarity with the NSS space enterprise including the major programs and roles of SSCModel-based system engineering (MBSE) tools and data ontologies/standards workExperience in performing space architecture trade studiesFamiliarity with the DoD systems acquisition process including major milestones, phases, and decision pointsActive TS/SCI clearance with the eligibility to obtain special access clearances, which is issued by the US government.

Small Satellite Embedded Software Engineer

Company: The Aerospace Corporation

Location: El Segundo

Posted Aug 09, 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. Member of Technical StaffMasters or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or a related disciplineFamiliarity with C, Python, MATLAB and LabVIEWFamiliarity with standard electrical interfaces: RS232/RS422 (UART), SPI, i2C, USB and ethernetWorking knowledge of RTOS and embedded Linux development, resiliency and fault tolerance techniques, bus, data communication and networking protocolsLarge systems experience, e.g., workload orchestration and containerization, engineering geographically dispersed services, multi-vendor services integrationExperience with ReactJS, Bootstrap, and Python web frameworks (Django, Flask, ...)Familiarity with containerization platforms such as DockerWe offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. 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. The position offers the opportunity for a creative individual to innovate in a fast-paced instrument development environment where direct access to and mentoring by senior staff are provided to accelerate the learning process.This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA, offering a hybrid work model that combines regular onsite work and remote flexibility as the business needs allow.This position is available as a Member of Technical Staff or Senior Member of Technical StaffWhat You'll Be Doing Develop microcontroller-scale computer architectures for small satellite embedded systems (e.g., Microchip PIC, Vorago Cortex-M0/M4, Xlinix Zynq)Design, test, and debug embedded microcontroller/microprocessor applicationsAssist with software releases, deployments, and documentationCoordinate with subsystem leads to define software requirements and interfacesDevelop software libraries and applications to support satellites testing and operationsWhat You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements:Member of Technical Staff Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or a related discipline(2) or more years of professional or related experienceEmbedded systems development experience, e.g., working knowledge of real-time design, verification workflow, etc.Hardware debugging skills & experience with power supplies, signal generators, oscilloscopes and/or logic analyzers.Programming experience with embedded microcontrollers or microprocessorsAbility to work both independently and as part of a teamCapacity to work on multiple tasks concurrentlyExcellent technical written and oral communication skillsThis 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]. (Min - Mid - Max)$70,000 - $105,000 - $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. As a leader in the development and operation of small satellite systems, we look to the next decade of advancing technologies and capabilities, improving reliability, and promoting a mission-centric approach to system development.The team is currently seeking a Small Satellite Embedded Software Engineer to support small satellite payloads and spacecraft sub-systems.

Industrial Security Associate II

Company: Ball Aerospace

Location: Dayton, OH

Posted Aug 08, 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. Operate company-owned vehicles, as required. Compensation & Benefits: HIRING SALARY RANGE: $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.) Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Bachelor's or Master's, may substitute for two years of related 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. For details, copy and paste https://bit.ly/3pNSnxv into your browser or visit our careers site. Address daily security tasks (e.g., changing combinations, instructions for guards, courier/destruction activities, arranging support/security for moves, etc.). Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.

Technical Intern - Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer (OE&P)

Company: Ball Aerospace

Location: Greater Boulder Area

Posted Aug 08, 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. Compensation & Benefits: HIRING SALARY RANGE: $22.45 - $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. Relocation for this position is available. MS project and Visio experience preferred. Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and demonstrated leadership in team environments preferred. For details, copy and paste https://bit.ly/3pNSnxv into your browser or visit our careers site. May access other facilities in various weather conditions. Basic familiarity with MRP software preferred.

Engineer I - Optical

Company: Ball Aerospace

Location: Greater Boulder Area

Posted Aug 08, 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. Excellent communication skills. Solid interpersonal skills. Compensation & Benefits: HIRING SALARY RANGE: $93,000 - $115,500 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Experience doing optical analysis. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment. Experience with optical alignment techniques. Relocation for this position is available . This position includes a competitive benefits package.

EMI/EMC Test Engineer I / EMI/EMC Test Engineer II

Company: Ball Aerospace

Location: Greater Boulder Area

Posted Aug 08, 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 TEST ENGINEER II: $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.) Solid Knowledge of Mil-Std-461C/F, Mil-Std-1540, Mil-Std-1541, IEEE Std-299-1997, and RTCA-DO160G preferred. Compensation & Benefits: HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR TEST 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.) A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment. Anomaly resolution experience. Effective presentation skills. Excellent leadership skills. TILE 7.0 knowledge preferred.

Engineer Associate - Manufacturing

Company: Ball Aerospace

Location: Greater Boulder Area

Posted Aug 08, 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. Compensation & Benefits: HIRING SALARY RANGE: $66,000 - $82,500 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Use and apply technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques. 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. Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is preferred. For details, copy and paste https://bit.ly/3pNSnxv into your browser or visit our careers site. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education. Relocation for this position is available.

Engineer Associate - Structural

Company: Ball Aerospace

Location: Greater Boulder Area

Posted Aug 08, 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. Compensation & Benefits: HIRING SALARY RANGE: $70,500 - $87,000 (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. 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. Proficiency in the use of IDEAS, NX, Simcenter, FEMAP or similar finite element pre/post processing software is preferred. For details, copy and paste https://bit.ly/3pNSnxv into your browser or visit our careers site. Relocation for this position is available. This position includes a competitive benefits package. Proficiency in the use of NASTRAN finite element analysis including static, modal, and frequency response is preferred.

SAP Solutions Developer

Company: The Aerospace Corporation

Location: Remote

Posted Aug 08, 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. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.SAP Solutions Developer Staff Level III:Above plusSix or more years hands-on SAP ECC ABAP development experience including object-oriented programsHow You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:Proficiency with tools to improve SAP user experience (e.g., Fiori, SAP Personas, SAPUI5, Java Script)Experience with webservices, APIs, SOAP protocol, ODATA protocol, browser development toolsDirect experience participating on Agile/Scrum system development teamsExperience integrating with other ERP systems (e.g., HANA, Workday, Oracle, etc. 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. Incorporating frequent feedback from customers and stakeholders into solutions during development.Designing, developing, testing, and demonstrating SAP ABAP programs/technical solutions including enhancements, interfaces, reports, forms, conversions, and workflows.Troubleshooting and resolving technical and functional business systems issues.Participating in test planning and execution, deployment, and maintenance of the developed solutions.Producing high quality written deliverables including design documents, data models, workflow/data flow diagrams, test scenarios/scripts, and production cutover steps.To meet the evolving needs of our customers and organization, these duties, responsibilities, and activities may change over time, or new ones may be assigned as needed.What You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements:SAP Solutions Developer Staff Level II:Bachelor's degreeFour or more years hands-on SAP ECC ABAP development experience including object-oriented programsWorking knowledge of SAP user exits and enhancementsExperience with HR mini master, time entry, time evaluation, payroll and integration with third party payroll such as ADPExperience in eliciting, analyzing, and challenging business solution requirements/user storiesDemonstrated skills in design and documentation of functional/technical solutions with well-defined test plansComfortable presenting regular solution demonstrations to product owners, business users, and agile team to solicit feedbackExcellence in communication (Email, design documents, audience aware solution explanations)Willing to travel domestically as needed, approximately 5%Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, issued by the US government. Experience with SAP S/4 HANA, SAP Time, Workday or ADP will be differentiating factors.Work Model This role can be performed remotely or at one of our Aerospace locations, across the US.What You'll Be Doing Eliciting, analyzing, and clarifying business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria in support of People Operations and Payroll.Estimating, planning, and delivering work as a member of an agile development team. 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)$85,546 - $112,773 - $140,000Pay 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.

Software Engineer I/Software Engineer II - Data Management/Application Support

Company: Ball Aerospace

Location: Dayton, OH

Posted Aug 08, 2023

Scrum, Kanban, SAFE, etc. 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. Experience with messaging, such as RabbitMQ, ZeroMQ, SQS, Apache ActiveMQ, Apache Kaka, etc. Experience with web application frameworks, such as Django, Flask, AngularJS, Node.js, etc. Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment. Experience with application platform software such as Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Cloud Foundry, etc. Proficiency with one or more software programming languages, such as: C++, Python, Java, JavaScript, Scala, etc. Experience with databases and data storage technologies including Relational databases, NoSQL databases, columnar databases, key/value stores, etc. Proficiency with common software development tasks, such as: coding, unit testing, debugging, configuration management, etc. 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.)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Ball Aerospace?
Working at Ball Aerospace means collaborating with a cross‑functional team of engineers, scientists, and program managers on missions that span Earth observation, deep‑space exploration, and national defense. Employees routinely tackle complex systems integration problems, attend design reviews with NASA and commercial partners, and receive mentorship from senior leaders. The company promotes a culture of continuous learning, offering tuition reimbursement, internal training programs, and access to cutting‑edge research facilities.
What types of positions are available at Ball Aerospace?
Ball Aerospace offers roles in software engineering, electrical and mechanical engineering, systems architecture, program management, test engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, data science, cybersecurity, and facilities management. Positions range from entry‑level engineers to senior program directors and are located in Tucson, AZ; Denver, CO; and remote options for certain technical roles.
How can I stand out as an applicant?
Showcase domain‑specific expertise by highlighting projects that involved satellite subsystems, optics, or space‑grade software. Include measurable results—e.g., reduced test cycle time by 20% or improved sensor resolution by 15%. Tailor your resume to emphasize certifications such as Six Sigma, PMP, or aerospace‑specific training. Prepare for technical interviews by practicing system‑level problem solving, writing code in C/C++ or Python, and reviewing Ball Aerospace’s recent missions like the Earth Observing System (EOS) or the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) payload technologies.

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