Hardware Engineer II/Hardware Engineer Senior

Clearance Requirement:   A current, active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph 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 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. 

 

Hardware Engineer II/Hardware Engineer Senior

 

We are seeking a Hardware Engineer II that will be expected to team with peers, internal customers, and management to strengthen the capabilities of the end-customer to achieve operational excellence and program success. While this position is an individual contributor role, collaboration and solid technical knowledge and skills will be essential attributes.

 

What You’ll Do:

 

• Design and test new integrated circuits and hardware components for signal processing applications.
• Design, develop and document code (including firmware) for digital signal processors or other programable hardware devices such as ASICs and FPGAs.
• Analyze the function of existing integrated circuits and hardware components for the purpose of reverse engineering the hardware and firmware.
• Conduct the necessary hardware procedures to modify and adapt vendor hardware to meet special customer needs.
• Conduct design analysis on components and assemblies to assist in the development process by ensuring designs are cost efficient, able to be manufactured and perform reliably.
• 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:

 

• Hardware Engineer II - BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 5 or more years related experience.
• Hardware 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.
• Current TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph is required.
• A self-starter approach, striving for excellence in work and innovation in methods to keep the end-customer’s missions successful.

 

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:

 

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