Engineering Manager I / Engineering Manager II - Deputy Space Vehicle Systems Test Dept.

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Engineering Manager I / Engineering Manager II - Deputy Space Vehicle Systems Test Dept.
Help lead the Space Vehicle Systems Engineering, Integration & Test (SEIT) team at Ball Aerospace - a diverse group of motivated problem solvers. We like to have fun and enjoy life - both at work, and in our free time. We're excited about the challenging projects we're involved in and have a strong commitment to the missions we enable. Offering growth opportunities at all levels of skill and experience, we're looking for leaders and innovators who can continue our strong reputation for creativity and technical excellence, while helping to define the future of Ball.
Make a difference. Love what you do. Realize your full potential.
We're seeking an independent, action-oriented lead to support the Space Vehicle Systems Test department (which includes SV test, Mech S test, and Systems ESTE). This position requires a desire to lead people, and a desire to improve the way Ball executes. The individual will be the engineering manager for a team of ~25-30 people and they will work very closely with the current SV Systems Test Manager in all aspects of engineering management.
This position provides an excellent opportunity to learn and grow as a leader of people, work closely with other leads across the company, get visibility into what's going on across Ball's portfolio of programs, and to make a difference in Ball's future success.
This is a challenging, fast-paced job which will be exciting and highly gratifying for the successful candidate.
What You'll Do:

• Manage roughly half of the space vehicle systems test team.
• Manage employee hiring, appropriately staff programs, conduct performance assessments and personnel actions, perform salary reviews and promotions, support recognition programs, ensure group has the appropriate processes and tools in place to meet needs of programs and compliance with approved standards.
• Proactively engage programs to prevent/address issues.
• Anticipate and ensure talent and skill mix of the group are in sync with the needs of programs and new business development organizations.
• Ensure engineers are appropriately trained to meet needs of programs as well as employee career goals.
• Develop and improve test engineering processes, adjudicate Process Corrective Actions (PCAs) and Process Change Requests (PCRs), support Failure Review Boards as required, and support internal and external audits ensuring compliance with applicable standards.
• Communicate relevant higher-level information to department personnel.
• Manage responsibilities through delegation to lower-level leads.
• Make defendable decisions, often with minimal information, and then re-evaluate, adapt, and update as things evolve and change.
• Identify IRAD and company overhead improvement efforts that would benefit our programs and our teams.
• Generate tools, resources, and training to enable our teams to support their programs effectively.
• Optimize all the above within allocated overhead budget.

• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

What You'll Need:

• Engineering Manager I - BS/BA in related field plus 10 years or more related experience.
• Engineering Manager II -BS/BA in related field plus 12 years or more related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance. Prior experience working in this environment preferred.
• Excellent people skills and interpersonal skills is a must as well as the ability to work both independently, and with a team.
• Experience in the testing of spacecraft, space vehicles, and their related components and systems.
• Ability to apply sound leadership and management principles to an organization of high performing engineers executing throughout the full program lifecycle
• Ability to operate at the mission level and interface to all engineering disciplines and organizations.
• Demonstrated, mentoring, leadership and team building skills.
• An understanding of test processes including defining test strategies, test plans, and test procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail while appreciating the bigger picture of the complex and ambitious projects that we take on at Ball.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools and solid computer skills.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between Ball campuses and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.
Working Conditions:

• Ball Aerospace is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in Colorado and other states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.
• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

A current DoD clearance and/or SCI access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position, however applicant must be willing and eligible for submission within 60-90 days after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access. By applying to this position, you are agreeing to complete a National Security Clearance Pre-Screen Questionnaire to evaluate your general ability to obtain the required security clearance or government customer access associated with this position.
Relocation for this position is not available.
Compensation & Benefits:

• HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR ENGINEERING 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.)
• HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR ENGINEERING 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.) Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.
• This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, copy and paste https://bit.ly/3pNSnxv into your browser or visit our careers site.

US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED
Ball Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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.
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