Systems Engineer I / Systems Engineer II

Ball Aerospace is powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus. We pioneer discoveries that enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most. We create innovative space solutions, enable more accurate weather forecasts, drive insightful observations of our planet, deliver actionable data and intelligence, and ensure those who defend our freedom go forward bravely and return home safely.
At our core, we're passionate, committed people who believe together we can achieve extraordinary things. We work collaboratively with each other, our customers and partners to solve the world's greatest challenges. That means listening to one another, providing feedback and partnering across all levels. We value our inclusive culture where everyone is heard equally and creativity thrives. Each team member is fully invested in our mission and we bring an energy to work every day that propels our business and motivates us all to Go Beyond.®
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The Advanced Technology & Information Solutions Strategic Business Unit provides scientific, engineering and other experts that work with our customers to solve their hardest problems and advance state-of-the-art technology. Our data solutions professionals deliver enterprise processing, analytics, exploitation and management, as well as information technology hardware that provide actionable information for warfighters and decision makers. In addition, our subject matter experts provide world-class technology and operational insight that help organizations advance the boundaries of knowledge and accomplish their missions.
Ball Aerospace's Albuquerque, New Mexico office is a key provider of science and technology services to the Air Force Research Laboratory and other government research and development organizations. Our multi-discipline staff provides a broad range of scientific and engineering services, including: technology development; diagnostic development; highly-controlled laboratory measurements; field experiments and demonstrations; technology assessments; modeling and simulations; and analyses. We are seeking additional qualified professionals to join our science and technology-oriented organization.
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Systems Engineer I / Systems Engineer II
What You'll Do:

• Conceive and develop solutions to engineering problems through the application of professionally and industry-wide accepted engineering techniques, practices, and procedures.
• Perform systems engineering tasks throughout the lifecycle of programs or R&D projects.
• Ensure that engineering work conforms to high technical and company standards and meets or exceeds all contract requirements.
• Ensure the accuracy of designs and products. Compile and evaluate design and data to determine adequacy and completeness of the product and the engineering effectiveness of the results compared to requirements and specifications. May be responsible for tracking performance against costs, budgets, and schedules.
• Provide analyses in the form of released documents for the same systems.
• Manage system interfaces.
• Support program gates such as the design and readiness reviews
• Design, develop, test, and integrate test system software and hardware for a variety of applications including subsystem command and data handling, low level hardware control, automation, custom interfaces, and communication systems.
• Provide support to a team of systems engineers to define, implement, and operate complex systems which include spacecraft, instruments and ground systems.
• Advise program leadership on MBSE implementation options.
• Lead small SE teams in the implementation and execution of MBSE practices.
• Utilize MBSE for development of system architectures, concept of operations, and architecture to requirements traceability.
• Provide expertise in electrical design, mechanical design, software architecture or manufacturing by helping establish best practices in system design.
• Design, develop and modify applications, and or software systems, components, processes, and devices according to specifications.
• Participate in requirements definition, analysis and decomposition, support system level architecture definition and software design.
• Participate in department activities to improve methods and processes.
• Work under formal development methodologies.
• Develop and utilize technical trade studies to define resilient architectures. This includes but is not limited to assessing mission impact of external threats and associated mitigation strategies from cyber-attacks, reverse engineering, and tampering.
• Understand customer approaches and sensitivities.
• Mentor other engineers.
• Prepare and give presentations to peers, management, and customers.
• Analyze, evaluate, and recommend innovative solutions/applications and/or software design approaches required for meeting contract specifications for new or modified products and systems.
• Compile and prepare necessary data and engineering items to support technical meetings and product delivery documentation requirements.
• May organize, analyze, write, and present technical marketing and proposal information for program managers and customers.
• Promote development of a strong team by participation in key aspects of the project.
• Maintain and update required records and reports.
• 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 to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

What You'll Need:

• Engineer I - BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 2 or more years related experience.
• Engineer II - BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 5 or more years 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.
• MBSE Tool experience preferred.
• Ability to coordinate activities of a diverse team, predict and meet schedules, resolve disconnects.
• Excellent communication skills are essential, including the ability to understand the customer's needs and provide clear communication of proposed solutions to both Ball management and the customer.
• Experience executing system programs from concept development and program kick- off through post-delivery support.
• Experience utilizing requirements database tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama, Cameo Requirements Modeler).

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five 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 security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.
Relocation for this position is available.
Compensation & Benefits:

• HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR ENGINEER I: $88,500 - $109,500 (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 ENGINEER II: $108,000 - $133,500 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
• 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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