Jobs at Ball Aerospace

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Ball Aerospace, founded in 1969, is a leading aerospace technology firm that engineers advanced satellite systems, space‑borne sensors, and defense solutions for NASA, commercial space, and national security customers. The company is celebrated for its high‑precision attitude control systems, propulsion subsystems, and cutting‑edge optical payloads that power missions such as the James Webb Space Telescope and numerous CubeSat initiatives.

Hiring at Ball Aerospace spans a wide range of technical and programmatic roles. Engineers—mechanical, electrical, software, systems, and avionics—work on propulsion, attitude control, and sensor integration. Program managers, test engineers, quality assurance specialists, and data science analysts support mission planning, flight operations, and data processing. Candidates can expect rigorous technical interviews, collaborative cross‑disciplinary teams, and the chance to contribute to high‑impact space and defense projects.

Job Transparency’s Ball Aerospace listings provide real‑time salary ranges, employee sentiment scores, and benefit insights that allow you to compare offers, negotiate confidently, and assess cultural fit before you apply.

Muskegon Welder

Company: GE Aerospace

Location: Muskegon, MI

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Programme d'alternance travail-études RÉMUNÉRÉ (Opérateur de production)

Company: GE Aerospace

Location: Granby, Canada

Posted Jan 24, 2025

GE Aérospatial Bromont is offering a 100% paid internship program in collaboration with the Brome-Missisquoi campus. The program, lasting 6 months, combines classroom learning and practical application at the Bromont factory. Successful completion guarantees an 18-month contract at GE Aérospatial. The role involves operating production machines, ensuring quality, and preventive maintenance. Ideal candidates are those who enjoy learning, seek challenges, prioritize workplace safety, and have strong responsibility, discipline, and teamwork skills. Benefits include a competitive hourly wage, learning opportunities, potential for regular employment, and access to health services and employee discounts.

CNC/Mill Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

Company: GE Aerospace

Location: McAllen, TX

Posted Jan 24, 2025

GE Aerospace is seeking a CNC Machinist with at least 18 months of experience or relevant college credits. The role involves setting up and operating various machines to perform machining operations on turbine jet engine components. The successful candidate will work from process instruction sheets, ensuring product quality and maintaining a clean work area. Benefits include health care, 401(k) savings plan, and education assistance. The work environment is state-of-the-art, with opportunities for career growth and global relocation.

Lead IT Support Engineer

Company: GE Aerospace

Location: Blue Ash, OH

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Plant Lean Leader

Company: GE Aerospace

Location: Peabody, MA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

The Plant Lean Leader role at GE Aviation's Lynn Component Manufacturing Plants 2 & 4 involves driving lean transformation, providing education and support for continuous improvement, and leading kaizen initiatives. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing lean strategies, and desired qualifications include extensive lean methodology experience, management skills, and strong communication abilities. Benefits include healthcare, retirement plans, and various other perks.

Customer Order and Fulfillment Coordinator

Company: GE Aerospace

Location: Cheltenham, United Kingdom

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Dowty Propellers is offering an exciting opportunity for a Customer Order and Fulfilment Specialist. The role involves managing key customer accounts, handling daily queries, understanding contractual terms, and ensuring business execution. The successful candidate will provide weekly status reports, work with multiple departments to solve complex problems, and own KPIs for department processes and customer accounts. Essential responsibilities include order management, repairs, spares orders, customer order book generation, prioritization, quoting, invoicing, and customer forecasting. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, commercial experience, strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and aviation industry knowledge. Benefits include a non-contributory pension, life assurance, group income protection, private medical cover, and 26 days of holiday. Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required.

CNC/Mill Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

Company: GE Aerospace

Location: McAllen, TX

Posted Jan 24, 2025

GE Aerospace is seeking a CNC Machinist with at least 18 months of experience or relevant college credits. The role involves setting up and operating various machines to perform machining operations on turbine jet engine components. The successful candidate will work from process instruction sheets, ensuring product quality and maintaining a clean work area. Benefits include health care, 401(k) savings plan, and education assistance. The work environment is state-of-the-art, with opportunities for career growth and global relocation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Ball Aerospace?
Employees describe a collaborative engineering culture focused on solving complex space and defense problems. Teams work on multi‑disciplinary projects, from propulsion design to optical instrumentation. Career development includes formal mentorship, technical training, and opportunities to work on high‑visibility missions such as NASA’s Earth Explorer series.
What types of positions are available at Ball Aerospace?
The company hires across engineering (mechanical, electrical, software, avionics, and systems), program management, test & quality assurance, data science, manufacturing, and IT roles. Many positions involve satellite subsystem design, flight‑test integration, mission operations, or data analytics for space mission data.
How can I stand out as an applicant?
Tailor your resume to the specific mission focus of the job, highlight relevant certifications (e.g., Six Sigma, PMP, or aerospace engineering credentials), and provide quantitative examples of past project contributions. Prepare for technical case studies by studying Ball Aerospace product lines and practicing problem‑solving under time constraints. Networking with current employees through LinkedIn or industry conferences can also strengthen your application.

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