Satellite Ground Systems Engineer I - Space Vehicle Engineer (67 with Security Clearance

Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Las Cruces
Posted on: March 26, 2020

Job Description:

Who We Are: Ball Aerospace pioneers 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. For more information, visit http://www.ball.com/aerospace , Facebook or Twitter . Job Duties: Spacecraft Mission Operations Engineer Satellite Ground Systems Engineer I Ground Systems Engineer in support of requirements, design, analysis, test and operation of space vehicles and ground systems for commercial, DoD and NASA customers. What You'll Do: * Support mission control and operations engineers on multiple programs by providing necessary resources and ensuring consistent application of Ball mission operations processes and product standards. * Participate in on-orbit operations, assess vehicle state of health and assist with anomaly investigations and responses * May include 24/7 support and rotating shifts * Assist with assessing customer needs and develop them into Business/Technical Requirements, establishing scope budget and schedule parameters to execute projects * Support a collaborative team comprised of systems engineers, I&T and Transition team members, as appropriate * Prepare and maintain CDRLs and tracking Action Items * Support to operational validation of releases, database maintenance, user administration, investigation of system anomalies and the raising, tracking and regression testing of Anomaly Reports * Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule. * Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Unit/Strategic Support Unit 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 degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 2 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 TS/SCI Security Clearance with CI Poly required. * Demonstrated knowledge of ground systems for spacecraft operations preferred. * Experience with on-console flight operations and ground support teams preferred. * Strong System engineering / SEIT skills. * Experience supporting system engineering of ground systems development efforts including meeting cost, schedule, and performance goals. * Experience with Software Development Plans and Software Standards. * Knowledge of systems engineering roles and functions, including operations concept development, requirements management, functional analysis, interface definition and control, synthesis, and/or verification and validation. * Ability to quickly come up to speed on technical and management efforts currently underway. * Knowledge of related disciplines in software engineering, hardware engineering, integration, test engineering, quality engineering, configuration/data management. * Excellent interpersonal skills, strong written communication skills, oral presentation skills, and an ability to lead group discussions. * Effectiveness in working with people at all levels and with outside customers, able and willing to contribute wherever and however needed, provide leadership and guidance to program activities and staff. Working Conditions: * Work is performed in an office at an off-site customer facility in the Las Cruces, NM area * Travel and commute between Ball campuses and other possible non-Ball locations may be required. * May access other facilities in various weather conditions. Security Clearance: Successful candidate will have completed a government national security clearance investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. *U.S. Citizenship is Required. By applying to this position you are agreeing to complete a National Security Clearance Pre-Screen Questionnaire, if one is required, to evaluate your general ability to obtain the required security clearance or government customer access associated with this position. Relocation: Relocation for this position is Available EEO Statement: US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED Ball Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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