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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Pricing Analyst (Government Contracts)
Company: Slingshot Aerospace
Location: El Segundo
Posted Feb 16, 2023
This job posting is for a Pricing Analyst position in a company's government contract bids department. The role involves conducting research, developing pricing strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and preparing pricing documentation. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field, and at least 3 years of experience in pricing, government contracts, and bid/proposal development. They should have strong analytical skills, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of government contract regulations.
Space Operations Specialist III - Schriever AFB, CO
Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Greater Denver Area
Posted Feb 15, 2023
Ball Aerospace is seeking a Space Operations Specialist Senior to provide leadership and direct support for space operational and vehicle engineering support as a subject matter expert. The role involves space vehicle payload and bus operations, command and control, telemetry analysis, trending, orbit analysis, sensor calibrations, and anomaly resolution. The candidate must have a high school diploma, 9 or more years of space operations experience, a current TS/SCI security clearance, and strong background using MATLAB tools. The position requires regular in-person engagement and may require travel and local commute.
Administrative Specialist III, GEOINT Development Office
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: Washington DC
Posted Feb 15, 2023
The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation's space programs, providing technical expertise and innovative solutions. They are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and offer a range of benefits to their employees.
Quality Assurance Engineer
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: Washington DC
Posted Feb 15, 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 Systems Engineering Division provides expertise in systems engineering for various programs and national challenges. The Systems and Operations Assurance Department focuses on Quality Engineering for space systems hardware. The company requires a TS/SCI security clearance and U.S citizenship for this position.
Proposal Manager
Company: Slingshot Aerospace
Location: El Segundo
Posted Feb 16, 2023
The Proposal Manager role involves driving new revenue growth by managing Request for Proposals (RFPs) and overseeing the proposal process. The role requires strong communication skills, experience in project management and technical writing, and familiarity with creating proposal responses. The position is remote and full-time, with a focus on creating compliant and responsive proposals for RFPs.
Cybersecurity Engineer
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: El Segundo
Posted Feb 16, 2023
The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation's space programs, offering innovative solutions in satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil, and commercial customers. They are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and offer a competitive compensation package with comprehensive health care and wellness plans, paid holidays, sick time, and vacation. The company values professional growth, education assistance, and a flexible work environment.
Engineer II - Manufacturing
Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Greater Boulder Area
Posted Feb 16, 2023
Ball Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the production of aerospace hardware for advanced technology platforms. The role involves ensuring manufacturing producibility, providing hands-on support, managing build schedules, analyzing statistical data, and applying LEAN Manufacturing/Six Sigma principles. The ideal candidate will have a BS degree in Engineering or a related field, 5+ years of experience, and full-time on-site work availability. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
Associate Ground Software Engineer
Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Greater Denver Area
Posted Feb 16, 2023
Ball Aerospace is seeking a talented and energetic software engineer to work on satellite ground system software delivering new capability to the industry. The position involves working on a tightly integrated team in a fast-paced Agile environment to deliver continuous innovation to customers. The ideal candidate should have a BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field, exposure to satellite ground system development, and experience in one or more of the specified technology areas.
Cleared Administrative Assistant III - SSD
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: Colorado, CO
Posted Feb 15, 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 company values inclusivity, diversity, and a common passion for a mission bigger than themselves. The Site Administrative Assistant III position provides valuable support to the Space Enterprise and Warfighting Division, requiring regular work in the office and coordination with various teams. The company offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive health care, and flexible work arrangements.
Planner
Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Greater Boulder Area
Posted Feb 15, 2023
Ball Aerospace is a company that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity. They are committed to enabling their customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most. The company is passionate about solving the world's greatest challenges and believes that together, they can achieve extraordinary things.
Engineer II - Industrial Operations
Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Greater Boulder Area
Posted Feb 16, 2023
Ball Aerospace is seeking an experienced Engineer II - Industrial Operations to work on high volume, high mix product environments, supporting Tactical Systems production group. The role involves evaluating system capacity & demand, facilitating operational strategic planning, managing capital equipment, and supporting future operations growth. The candidate should have a BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field, 5+ years of related experience, and a Lean Manufacturing background. The position requires regular on-site engagement and a current DoD clearance is not required but may be needed.
Senior Systems Administrator
Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Greater Denver Area
Posted Feb 16, 2023
Ball Aerospace is seeking a Systems Administrator, Sr. with expertise in Microsoft Windows/Red Hat Enterprise Linux and VMware infrastructure support. The role involves maintaining production systems, resolving issues, installing and supporting workstations and servers, and supporting engineering applications. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, strong organization and project management skills, and expertise in planning, configuring, maintaining, patching, and monitoring in a Microsoft Windows environment. A current, active TS/SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph is required.