Engineer II/Engineer Senior - Systems Integration Simulator Operations

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.

 

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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.

 

Engineer II/Engineer Senior – Systems Integration Simulator Operations

 

Member of the Mission System Integration and Test (MIT) team with responsibilities to validate the Collection Segment prior to launch with continued mission integration and test activities post-launch for mission capability enhancements.

 

What You’ll Do:

 

• Define simulator requirements and use-cases to support Collection Segment and Mission Integration & Test activities.
• Ensure all simulator, Ground Support Equipment, network interfaces and other resources are identified and in place to support mission level testing.
• Lead mission-level test activities. These tests include but not limited to early data exchanges, risk-reduction activities, end-to-end data verification, space to ground compatibility, factory compatibility, and multi-segment testing.
• Develop, release, and maintain the SV to ground ICD and all ICDs with external interfaces.
• Provide support to development of the mission CONOPS and functional baseline.
• Provide support for operations and launch rehearsal development and execution.
• Provide planning and execution of continuous Mission System Integrations and Test activities post-launch due to issue resolution, space vehicle software updates, ground system updates, and operations updates.
• Work closely with the verification lead to develop the mission level verification plan.
• Develop and implement the Mission Test Plan and Mission-level Test Procedures.
• 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 II - BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 5 or more years related experience.
• Engineer Senior - BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 8 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.
• A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
• Highly desired skills:
  • COSMOS operations knowledge
  • Python scripting knowledge
  • Procedure development and execution
  • Verification of ROPs using python/sim operations
  • General spacecraft operations knowledge
  • General simulator operations knowledge
  • Hands-on and detailed oriented
  • Experience with mission operations
  • Experience with mission integr