Payload Systems Engineer - Staff Consultant / Chief Systems Engineer (653117)

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Who We Are

  • Who We Are:*
  • Ball Aerospace leads the way in designing, developing and manufacturing
innovative aerospace systems. We take on some of the most complex and
exciting challenges in the universe--from space and Earth science to national
security and intelligence programs.

We produce spacecraft, instruments and sensors, RF and microwave technologies,
data exploitation solutions, and a variety of advanced aerospace technologies
and products. In addition, we pioneered the development of the commercial
remote sensing market, producing spacecraft and imaging systems that helped
spawn a market-driven demand for imagery.

Our success is built on more than products or systems. Our team of more than
3,000 engineers, scientists, technicians and support staff drives all the
achievements at Ball Aerospace. Whether contributing to a better
understanding of the universe or helping keep our nation safe, our people
bring their diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills together to achieve a
common mission.

Qualifications

  • Payloads Systems Engineering – Staff Consultant

  • ** ** **Qualifications & Experience – Chief Systems Engineer:
    • ** ** ** ** **What you'll do:

  • ** *
  • Will be responsible for high-level system engineering skills in design and
    • development of remote sensing applications to include, but not limited to:
    Systems architecture, both space segment and ground segment; remote sensor
    design, detector systems, systems engineering, and integration and test; and
    ground data processing, storage and dissemination.
  • **_System Architecture Definition and Development_** o Define and direct scientific and technical investigations for new
    programs
  • Manage budgets, personnel, schedules, and facilities for assigned
    activities
  • Write technical and scientific proposals, papers, or trade studies for a
    variety of Customers in support of both new business activities as well as
    existing contracts.
  • Lead technical direction of program from mission architecture definition
    to detector performance requirements.
  • **_Program Director / Mission SE / Payload Scientist

    _** o Lead multi-disciplinary teams across multiple organizations to optimize
    systems performance and operation.
  • Analyze multiple top-level system architectures, generated requirements
    flowdown and requirements allocation to subsystems.
  • Develop systems models for multiple architectures
  • Serve as the architect and technical lead for a team.
  • Develop and manage risk analysis and risk mitigation.
  • Direct all engineering analysis, including requirements analysis,
    system optimization, deliverable trade studies and concept design.
  • Develop tolerance analyses and error budgets
  • Develop and implement I&T and calibration activities
  • Develop data processing for final product production, storage and
    dissemination to end users
  • Present systems trades and technical details to Customer teams
    • What you need:

  • ** **
  • Capable of defining systems architecture, space segment and ground
    • segment, for applications satisfying customer remote sensing needs.
  • Demonstrated success in defining, designing, building, integrating,
    and testing EO sensors for remote sensing applications.
  • Proven leadership and management skills for large and small
    projects within both NASA and DoD classified communities.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to understand
    the customer's needs and clear communication of proposed solutions
  • Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred with 16 or more years of
    related experience
  • CLEARANCES: DoD TS, TS/SCI (absolutely required ultimately – so
    clearable” is necessary)

    • Security Clearance

    Successful applicant for this position must be eligible to obtain a DoD
    clearance. A current DoD clearance is not required to be eligible for this
    position, however the successful applicant will be required to obtain a DoD
    clearance within a reasonable time after the offer is extended and must be
    able to maintain the applicable clearance.

    Relocation:

  • *Relocation:** Relocation for this position is Available

    • EEO Statement

  • US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED** ** ** **Equal Opportunity Employer ** **Minority, Female, Disabled, Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender and Veterans.**


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