Principal Engineer / Staff Consultant - 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.®

 

For more information, visit Ball Aerospace Career Site or connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

 

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.

 

Principal Engineer / Staff Consultant – Systems Engineer

 

Come join our growing Radio Frequency (RF) team at Ball Aerospace!  We are currently recruiting for a Principal Engineer / Staff Consultant for the Payload Engineering group with a focus on RF sensing technologies for space payload applications. Come use your technical expertise to help Ball design and build the next generation of RF payloads!

 

What You’ll Do:

 

• Evaluate RF sensing payloads and technology, develop or leverage company or subcontractor technologies and sensors as an offering for the identified opportunities.
• Provide leadership, knowledge, strategies, and technology forecasts commensurate with company financial and strategic plans relative to RF sensing payload technology.
• Support activities surrounding pursuit of pathfinder, payload technology and mission-level opportunities and subsequent identification and execution of new business within the RF sensing mission area.
• Support capture activities to include coordination with company business development personnel, management of personnel in the development of technology solutions in response to stated customer needs, development/execution of capture plans and strategies, and customer relationship management.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the customer, industry partners, department, Strategic Business Unit/Strategic Capabilities Unit and the Company.
• Foster innovative design approaches and rapid prototyping for emerging technologies within company procedures and policies.
• Responsible for developing and executing IRAD strategy related to RF sensing systems with National Intelligence Solutions.
• Lead architecture development for emerging RF sensing payloads.

• 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 Principal - BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 12 or more years related experience.
• Staff Consultant - BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 16 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.
• BS degree or higher in Engineering, Math, Physics or related field preferred. MS degree preferred.
• Experience working with DOD and/or IC technical support contractors and program technical re