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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Director of Business Development - Federal and Civil (Fed/Civ)
Company: Slingshot Aerospace
Location: El Segundo
Posted Feb 03, 2023
The job posting is for a Director of Business Development to interface with U.S. federal government and civil agencies, leading the identification, qualification, and pursuit of new business opportunities within the Fed/Civ community. The role requires a deep understanding of the Fed/Civ community, organizational structure, mission priorities, policy, budgets, pain points, procurement, and the competitive landscape. The successful candidate will develop customer and partner qualified leads, engagement plans, and provide thought leadership across the market. The position involves executing all responsibilities in alignment with Slingshot's core values, mission, and purpose, leading Business Development focused on the U.S. Fed/Civ community, pioneering and implementing strategies to identify, qualify, and advance leads, and drive opportunity conversion, bid and proposal efforts, and wins new business. The candidate must have an active Secret Clearance, ability to travel up to 50% of the time, minimum requirements of previous experience working with or in the U.S. federal and civil space community, and a proven track record of identifying and closing on new business opportunities in relevant U.S. government program areas. The role requires working knowledge of U.S. Government policy, legislative, budgeting, contracting, contract types, and procurement processes.
Facilities Electrical Specialist II - Maintenance
Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Greater Boulder Area
Posted Feb 03, 2023
Ball Aerospace is a company that values inclusivity, creativity, and collaboration. They focus on innovative space solutions, data intelligence, and ensuring the safety of those who defend freedom. The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a crucial role in efficient business execution. The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit job description involves maintaining company vehicles, performing building and equipment maintenance, operating machinery, preparing cost estimates, and managing subcontractors. The job requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 8+ years of related experience, a Colorado State Electrical Journeyman License, and 24-hour on-call availability.
Senior Electronics Technology Specialist- Failure Analysis Lab
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: El Segundo
Posted Feb 03, 2023
The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation's space programs, providing innovative solutions and technical expertise. The company is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and offers a competitive compensation package.
Help Desk/ Deskside Specialist Senior
Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Greater Denver Area
Posted Feb 03, 2023
Ball Aerospace is a company that values its employees and customers, with a mission to pioneer discoveries and enable its customers to perform beyond expectation. The company is looking for a Help Desk/Deskside Specialist Senior to join its team, with a focus on providing excellent customer service and supporting its customers' needs.
System Administration Specialist
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: El Segundo
Posted Feb 02, 2023
The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation's space programs, providing technical expertise and innovative solutions. The company is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and offers a competitive compensation package.
Director of Business Development - Department of Defense
Company: Slingshot Aerospace
Location: El Segundo
Posted Feb 03, 2023
The Director of Business Development role involves interface with the Department of Defense to win new business in support of rapid organic growth in space control and space domain awareness solutions. The role requires a government security clearance, at least 10 years of experience, and proven business development expertise in the Defense market. The position involves identifying and closing new business opportunities, creating and optimizing new business pipelines, and influencing and shaping customer requirements.
Manager - Laboratory, Lidar and Advanced Laser Applications
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: El Segundo
Posted Feb 02, 2023
The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. They are the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), broadly engaged across all aspects of space, delivering innovative solutions that span 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 - to carry out a mission much bigger than themselves.
Director of Business Development - Intelligence Community (IC)
Company: Slingshot Aerospace
Location: El Segundo
Posted Feb 02, 2023
The job posting is seeking a Director of Business Development for the Intelligence Community. The role requires a deep understanding of the IC and its agencies, as well as experience in business development, marketing, and leadership. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of identifying and closing new business opportunities in the U.S. intelligence program areas.
Staff Consultant - Ground Systems Architect
Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Greater Boulder Area
Posted Feb 03, 2023
Ball Aerospace is seeking a results-oriented Ground Systems Engineer with a TS/SCI security clearance to perform high-level architectural designs for complex ground systems. The position involves engineering top-level solutions, collaborating with software developers, and guiding programs through all execution phases. The candidate should have experience with formal requirements management practices, agile development methodologies, and CI/CD pipelines. Excellent communication skills and experience with modern software development practices are also required.
System Administration Specialist
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: Washington DC
Posted Feb 02, 2023
The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation's space programs, providing technical expertise and innovative solutions. The company is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and offers a range of benefits to its employees.
Associate Director, ARRED
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: Washington DC
Posted Feb 02, 2023
The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation's space programs, providing technical expertise and innovative solutions. The company is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and offers a competitive compensation package.
Schedule Analyst III - Project Controls
Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Greater Boulder Area
Posted Feb 02, 2023
Ball Aerospace is a company that values inclusivity, creativity, and collaboration. They work on innovative space solutions, drive insightful observations of the planet, and ensure the safety of those who defend freedom. They also have a strategic capabilities unit that increases value across the enterprise and a program planning/scheduling team that develops multi-year plans for customer deliverables.