Engineer Associate - Systems

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.

 

Engineer Associate - Systems

 

What You’ll Do:

 

• Enable the advancement of knowledge in earth and planetary science, astrophysics, and national security.
• Support subject matter experts with specification development and component procurement.
• Learn from, and contribute to, multi-disciplinary teams working detailed design, analysis, optimization, and testing of spacecraft and instrument systems.
• Author, review, update, and execute test procedures to evaluate spaceflight hardware quality and performance.
• Manage requirements over the program lifecycle – including requirement elicitation, architecture, definition, analysis, allocation, traceability, verification, and validation.
• Track and manage project changes to facilitate scope control, process improvement, document traceability, and quality assurance.
• Participate in risk management activities to plan, monitor, and control opportunities and threats.
• Present ideas to internal/external customers in both informal and formal settings.
• Promote and participate in mentorship activities to increase working knowledge of your program, your company, and yourself.
• 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/BA degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required.
• 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.
• An active security clearance is not required but is highly preferred.
• Interest, experience, and/or classwork in spacecraft or space instrumentation, including, but not limited to: systems engineering, hardware integration and testing, data acquisition and analysis, or systems architecture and design.
• Self-starter attitude and drive to reach beyond typical job responsibilities and deliver results.
• Big picture mentality and desire to maintain a strong technical vision of the end product.
• Good communication skills, including the ability to understand the customer’s needs and clearly describe proposed solutions.
• Good writing and presentation skills with experience communicating to senior decision-makers and technical audiences.
• A desire to learn - our culture fosters intellectual curiosity in a highly collaborative environment.

 

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between Ball campuses an