Senior Engineer / Principal Engineer - Mission Operations Systems Engineer

Clearance Requirement: A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required.

 

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 Engineering Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the organizational talent and technical leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

 

Senior Engineer / Principal Engineer – Mission Operations Systems Engineer

 

Join the Mission Readiness & Commissioning 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.

 

We’re seeking a self-motivated systems engineer to join our Mission Readiness and Commissioning team.   Our systems engineer work across the lifecycle (requirements, design, analysis, test and operations) to support operations of spacecraft and their payloads for commercial, DoD, and NASA customers.  Our team and products may support a variety of activities including:

• Spacecraft launch, initialization, checkout, and calibration
• Command and control of the spacecraft
• Monitoring the health and safety of the spacecraft subsystems, payloads, and ground system
• Mission data collection, distribution, and analysis

 

What You’ll Do:

 

• Support the management of mission operations requirements – decomposition, allocation, verification, and validation.
• Develop, test, and validate mission operations products, timelines, and tools.  This may include command execution scripts, alarm limit management, mission system constraints, operator procedures, and/or operator training material. 
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop operational command products, training material, and tools for operations.
• Contribute to the planning and successful execution of rehearsals, test events, launch, commissioning, and early operations; track technical progress associated with the effort.
• Support verification and validation of mission operations requirements and products through unit, system, and enterprise tests.
• Formally and informally provide leadership to groups and teams and guidance to less experienced employees; may be assigned to a technical or project leadership role.
• Prepare and present technical content to peers/management/customers.
• 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:

 

• Engineer Senior - BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 8 or more years related experience.
• Engineer Principal - BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 12 or more