Software Project Engineer II / Software Project Engineer Senior

Clearance Requirement: A current, active Top Secret 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.

 

Software Project Engineer II / Software Project Engineer Senior

 

The Engineering Support Unit at Ball Aerospace is looking to expand our team with a self-starting leader to perform software project engineering across a range of space and tactical missions. This position consists of managing cost and schedule responsibilities for software development activities, integrating with a multi-disciplinary team, leveraging a strong technical background, and contributing to proposal and strategic planning at the organizational level.

 

What You’ll Do:

 

• Software project planning, tracking and oversight, including cost and schedule responsibility.
• Provide status, metrics, and regular updates to program management.
• Interface with the software team to understand progress, barriers, risks, and opportunities.
• Interface with other engineering disciplines to manage inter-team agreements and deliveries.
• Maintain a strong technical understanding of the project baseline, trade studies, and assist with any issues encountered by the development team.
• Assist in planning and executing strategies for productization, standardization, reuse, and growth at the organizational level.
• Support proposals through software project planning and estimating.

• 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:

 

• Project Engineer II - BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 12 or more years related experience.
• Project Engineer Senior - 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.
• A current, active Top Secret security clearance is required.
• Proficiency with earned value management, software cost management, and formal lifecycle methodologies (agile and waterfall).
• Proficiency with leading and managing a team producing software products while negotiating the technical, cost, schedule and risk areas.
• Ability to operate at the system level and interface to other engineering disciplines.
• Previous experience in a software development role, preferably in real-time, embedded, or aerospace applications.

 

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days