Senior Engineer / Principal Engineer - Launch Segment Integration

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 / Principal Engineer – Launch Segment Integration

 

What You’ll Do:

 

• Support launch segment concept development to include requirements definition, flow-down, development, verification and interfaces to other segments.
• Develop, document, and implement technical data/requirements and all deliverables required for launch segment operations.
• Support launch segment concept development for new business proposal activities.
• Support development and refinement of Ball Aerospace launch segment processes.
• Interface externally the space segment provider.
• Interface internally with Launch Mission Manager and Engineering/ATLO Groups.
• Provide single Point of Contact at Ball Aerospace for launch system interface definition, and implementation.
• Coordinate interface with Ball Systems Safety and launch site Range Safety.
• Coordinate launch site materials, consumables and training (propellant, purge gas, SCAPE).
• Support technical writing (Proposal development, Contractual elements, procedural definitions, specifications, interfaces, analysis support and description documents).

• 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 Senior - BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 8 or more years of related experience.
• Engineer Principal - BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 12 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.
• 5 years or more of direct experience in Launch Services/Engineering with a solid understanding of specifications, interface control, launch integration activities preferred.
• Experience with defining, developing and delivering space qualified hardware.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Effective in multidisciplinary large teamwork environment with broad responsibilities and minimal oversight.

 

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: