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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SYSTEMS DIRECTOR - Advanced Ground Systems
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: El Segundo
Posted Apr 02, 2023
The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation's space programs, offering innovative solutions for satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems. They are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and offer a competitive compensation package with various benefits. The job involves technical direction, management, and support for development and integration of enterprise ground systems within the Space Force's Advanced Systems Directorate.
Retiree Casual - Facilities Construction
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: Colorado, CO
Posted Apr 01, 2023
The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation's space programs, offering unmatched technical expertise and innovative solutions for satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems. They are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace, with a focus on sustainability and energy management. The job involves providing guidance and support for network implementation and technical input for network extension and equipment approvals. The position requires a current SCI security clearance and U.S citizenship.
Engineer Senior/Engineer Principal - Embedded Software
Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Greater Denver Area
Posted Apr 04, 2023
Ball Aerospace is looking to expand their team with a talented and energetic software engineer focused on delivering high-quality, system software and associated test infrastructure. The position supports a portfolio of tactical, space-based, and airborne systems. The ideal candidate should have technical leadership, mentorship, and oversight experience, as well as expertise in C/C++, Embedded Linux, real-time embedded systems, Containerization, CI/CD, Python, and other technology areas.
Systems Director - Falcon Propulsion Systems
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Apr 02, 2023
The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation's space programs, providing innovative solutions and technical expertise. The company is seeking a well-qualified individual to manage and provide leadership for a team of project engineers supporting the execution of National Security Space Launches.
Electromechanical Control Engineer
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posted Apr 01, 2023
The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation's space programs, offering innovative solutions for satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil, and commercial customers. The Vehicle Systems Division (VSD) provides national expertise in various areas of vehicle engineering, guidance, navigation, and controls. The Electromechanical Control Department (ECD) specializes in control system hardware and algorithms for spacecraft and launch vehicles, with a focus on inertial sensors, actuators, electronics, mechanical design structures, and control systems. The company values diversity, inclusivity, and professional growth.
Director of Facilities & Support Services
Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Greater Denver Area
Posted Apr 01, 2023
Ball Aerospace is seeking a highly experienced and qualified individual for the Director of Facilities & Support Services position. The ideal candidate will have a BS/BA in a related field with 15+ years of experience, a Master's degree preferred, and a strong background in facilities management, engineering, or a related field. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, as well as a history of providing extraordinary customer service and managing multiple large teams. The position requires regular in-person engagement and a current DoD clearance and/or SCI access with Polygraph.
Sr. Cloud Platforms Engineer
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: Colorado, CO
Posted Apr 02, 2023
The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation's space programs, offering innovative solutions for satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil, and commercial customers. They are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in their common passion and aspiration. The Cloud Platforms and Architectures Department provides guidance and solutions for developing/deploying/managing highly available, resilient, and scalable software systems utilizing cloud technologies and cloud native application architectures. They are looking for a Senior Cloud Platforms Engineer to join their team.
Geopositioning Systems Analyst
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: Colorado, CO
Posted Apr 02, 2023
The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation's space programs, known for its innovative solutions and commitment to diversity and inclusion. The company is seeking geopositioning system analysts to design and implement modeling, simulation, and analysis capabilities for signals intelligence and geospatial intelligence architectures. The Aerospace Corporation is an open environment that fosters multi-disciplinary relationships and applies academic and industry expertise to solve complex problems across a diverse portfolio of space programs.
ESS Space Systems Senior Project Leader
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Apr 02, 2023
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for their Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS) system. The candidate will apply systems engineering expertise to spacecraft systems development efforts across multiple systems architecture designs. The position requires project leadership, experience with model-based systems engineering concepts and tools, and familiarity with mission assurance principles and practices. The Aerospace Corporation offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.
Technician Senior - Test
Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Greater Boulder Area
Posted Apr 01, 2023
Ball Aerospace is seeking a Senior Technician for Test to conduct and support performance and functional tests on flight hardware. The role involves executing specific test procedures, providing feedback, and supporting various testing parameters. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent with 8+ years of related experience or a 2-year technical degree with 6+ years of experience. A current, active Secret security clearance is required. The position offers a competitive benefits package and requires full-time on-site work. Ball Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Engineer Associate - Systems Security, Mission Systems Assurance
Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Greater Boulder Area
Posted Apr 01, 2023
Ball Aerospace is a company that values inclusive culture, creativity, and mission success. They focus on threat identification, risk assessment, and mitigation while improving efficiency through effective governance and analysis of process, data, and overall business knowledge. The company is looking for an Engineer Associate - Systems Security, Mission Systems Assurance to maintain a comprehensive Systems Security Engineering (SSE) view, design and develop detailed cyber security designs, identify and review cyber security requirements, and create a culture of security from the beginning of a program's development.
Software Architect/Engineer
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: Washington DC
Posted Apr 02, 2023
The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation's space programs, offering innovative solutions for satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems. They are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace, with a focus on software architecture and engineering expertise, Agile/DevSecOps strategies, and cloud architectures. The company values mentorship, research, and cyber resiliency and security. They offer a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.