Jobs at Ball Aerospace
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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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Project Engineer Senior
Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Greater Denver Area
Posted Aug 04, 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. Familiarity with systems engineering processes, including requirements development, requirement allocation, change management, verification and validation. Compensation & Benefits: HIRING SALARY RANGE: $168,000 - $211,500 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) An understanding of all aspects of planning, scheduling, risk management, and team leadership. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment. A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required. Provide team leadership, communication, and coordination. Prepare and give presentations to peers, management, and customers. Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience.
Facilities Specialist II / Facilities Specialist III - R&D
Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posted Aug 05, 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. Familiarity with electronics, i.e., assembly, troubleshooting, repair, cable fabrication preferred. HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR FACILITIES SPECIALIST III: $27.40 - $36.78 per hour (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 FACILITIES SPECIALIST II: $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 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. Excellent communication skills. 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. Review and interpret drawings, instructions, specifications and procedures for setting up, operating, or maintaining equipment. For details, copy and paste https://bit.ly/3pNSnxv into your browser or visit our careers site.
Cyber Security Professional Associate/Cyber Security Professional I
Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Dayton, OH
Posted Aug 05, 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 CYBER SECURITY PROFESSIONAL I: $82,500 - $112,500 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Security+ CE, CASP CE, CISSP, or DoDD 8140 (DoDD 8570) IAM level I, II, or III certification. Compensation & Benefits: HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR CYBER SECURITY PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATE: $69,000 - $93,000 (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. 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. For details, copy and paste https://bit.ly/3pNSnxv into your browser or visit our careers site. This position includes a competitive benefits package.
System Administration Specialist
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: El Segundo
Posted Aug 04, 2023
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Experience with hardware troubleshooting and configuration Strong written oral communication, team player, organized, good time management, flexible to changing needs This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the US government. 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. To excel in this role, you would be familiar with Linux provisioning, troubleshooting, patching, security hardening, and user support performed in a classified environment.Work Model Onsite - Chantilly, VA or El Segundo, CAWhat You'll Be Doing Install CentOS Linux on physical systems, including implementing encryption-at-rest (LUKS) Provision CentOS Linux VMs Patch, reboot, and troubleshoot patching processes, e.g. This position will require a Counter-Intelligence Polygraph Minimum Requirements for Level III: Current Top Secret clearance Current Security+ or CISSP certification or equivalent (required for classified environments) 3 years of experience in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or CentOS Linux systems administration, including provisioning, fleet-wide patching, more advanced troubleshooting, and troubleshooting issues caused by security hardening for enterprise environments. (Min - Mid - Max)$85,000.00 - $110,000.00 - $135,000.00Pay 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].
Program Manager I/Program Manager II - RF Mission Systems
Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Greater Boulder Area
Posted Aug 05, 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 PROGRAM MANAGER II: $157,500 - $216,000 (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 PROGRAM MANAGER I: $139,500 - $193,500 (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 Secret security clearance is required. 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. Resolve conflicts, demands and priorities on assigned programs. 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.
Multi Axis Machinist
Company: Dylan Aerospace
Location: Auburn, WA
Posted Aug 04, 2023
Understand high efficiency tool path, shrink fit holders and specific cutters for different processes. Have a strong and comprehensive understanding of multi (4…
Integrated Supply Chain Program Lead I / Integrated Supply Chain Program Lead II - SAS MSS
Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Greater Boulder Area
Posted Aug 04, 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 INTEGRATED SUPPLY CHAIN PROGRAM LEAD II: $100,500 - $136,500 (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 INTEGRATED SUPPLY CHAIN PROGRAM LEAD I: $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.) 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. For details, copy and paste https://bit.ly/3pNSnxv into your browser or visit our careers site. This position includes a competitive benefits package. 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.
Planner/Planner Senior
Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Greater Boulder Area
Posted Aug 05, 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 PLANNER SENIOR: $27.40 - $36.78 per hour (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 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.) 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. This position includes a competitive benefits package. Relocation for this position is available. 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.
Space Systems Intelligence Analyst/Data Analyst
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: El Segundo
Posted Aug 04, 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. Participate in a wide range of technical activities, work with technicalintelligence, analyze global space programs, systems, and operations, and influence customer decisions on important National Security Space topics.This position is an on-site position at the Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, CA. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including, the United States Space Force, the Department of the Air Force, the Missile Defense Agency, U.S. Space Command, U.S. Strategic Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of services and support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers but also horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation.Join a high-performing team bringing technical skills to bear to characterize the fast-moving field of international space systems and its implications to U.S. national security space. 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)$119,000 - $142,250 - $165,000Pay 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. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.Willingness to take a CI PolygraphProject Engineer Eight or more years of related experience is requiredProven Experience with space systems and operations/space craft systems or data science backgroundSame requirements as aboveHow You Can Stand OutIt would impressive if you have one or more of the following:Advanced degree in Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or MathematicsBackground in space systems engineering, space domain awareness, space system data analysis, or related fieldsUnderstanding of EO sensor systemsUnderstanding of RF systemsUnderstanding of astrodynamics fundamentals and experience with related analysis tools such as STK (Systems [previously Satellite] Took Kit) or SOAP (Aerospace's Satellite Orbit Analysis Program)Proficiency with Python, MATLAB, and/or other scripting/programming languagesFlexibility to learn new tools/capabilities as neededAn affinity for challenging puzzles and problem solvingAt least eight years of relevant experience to include internship and Master's completion workExperience with fusing and analyzing information from multiple sources and extrapolating to answer questions Prior experience and familiarity with DoD and IC agencies and organizationsReading comprehension and translation skills in selected foreign languages is of interestWe offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.
Independent Assessments Deputy, NNSA
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posted Aug 05, 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 work requires an interest and passion in nonproliferation research, development, and analysis.This role can be based in Crystal City, VA, Albuquerque, NM, or remote.What You'll Be DoingIn collaboration with others, you will lead SMEs to perform Independent Assessments of DNN R&D's research portfolioYou will assist in objectively analyzing current and potential future activities as directed by DNN R&DPerform project management activities while leveraging technical capabilities from across Aerospace to address DNN R&D program challengesWriting reports for senior Department of Energy officials, including Secretary-level, to document findingsWhat You Need to be SuccessfulMinimum Requirements:BS degree from an accredited program in physics, engineering, chemistry, or a related STEM field12 years of progressively responsible and related experience in R&D, physics, radiochemistry, nuclear chemistry/engineering, or a closely related field3-5 years in project and/or program managementExperience working with U.S. government agencies such as DOE, NNSA, DHS, or DoDAvailability to travel domestically, at times on short notice, approximately one or two weeks per month (on average) or 20-50% of the timeSuperior interpersonal, written, and oral communication skillsDemonstrated ability to facilitate meetings to gain feedback and consensus.This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. In addition to supporting our team performing Independent Assessments and Reviews of federally funded research activities, you will also contribute to our core competencies: architecting, integrating, assessing, and analyzing technical activities across nuclear nonproliferation enterprise. 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)$123,000 - $161,950 - $200,900Pay 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. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators.
Data Scientist
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: El Segundo
Posted Aug 04, 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. to civil (NASA, NOAA, etc.) and commercial (commercial space, autonomous vehicles, etc. ), and Civil and Commercial customers (NASA, MDA, DHS, etc.). Kaggle competitions)Domain expertise relevant to one or more customer organization mission areas (USSF, NRO, etc. Data Scientists contribute to projects involving one or more of the following disciplines: Data Science, Applied or Theoretical Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Deep Reinforcement Learning, Physics Inspired ML, Classification Systems, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, or Computer Vision. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.How You Can Stand OutIt would be impressive if you have one or more of these:Ph.D. from an accredited program in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related field(s)Experience creating effective data visualizations and user interfaces, communicating resultsExperience with containerization platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, etc. 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. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
Advanced Systems Manager II - National Defense Business Development, Capture and Bid
Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Greater Denver Area
Posted Aug 04, 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: $139,500 - $193,500 (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 degree, i.e. Excellent communication skills. Degree in Engineering, Math, or Physics is preferred. Must be comfortable and competent with MS Office computer tools including: Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint and Office. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment. Demonstrated ability to work successfully with demanding customers, difficult schedules, and technically challenging projects. A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required.