Senior Engineer - Mission Modeler

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 – Mission Modeler

 

In this position you will have modelling and simulation responsibilities over a wide variety of complex Mission architectures in the space, air, and ground domains.

 

What You’ll Do:

 

• Analyze of variety of space architectures for defense and civil missions, using a custom-built tool suite. Your systems analysis results will guide and/or set architecture, system and/or component requirements.
• Experience with MATLAB and Python programming is required. Training for other packages may be provided as needed.
• Development of new tools and algorithms for mission systems modeling and data analysis
• Work closely with hardware engineers to develop state-of-the-art system designs and analyze performance of hardware demonstrations.
• As a team member, you will contribute to completion of milestones within specific projects and provide solutions to a variety of technical problems.
• Prepare and give presentations to peers/management/customers may be required.
• Responsibilities may include new business support in the form of proposal writing and/or cost/schedule estimation.  

• 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:

 

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 8 or more years of 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.
• MS or PhD in Physics, Mathematics, or related technical field preferred.
• Experience with analysis of systems, dissection of complex problems, and identification of key performance drivers.
• Solid MATLAB programming skills.
• Solid analytic modeling capabilities.
• Ability to document analysis results and write reports. 
• Effective communication skills. 
• Ability to interface with technicians, peers, senior-level engineers, business development, management.
• Ability to contribute to the success of small teams through excellent teamwork.

 

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.

 

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