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Clearance Requirement: A current, active 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.

Engineer Associate – Embedded Software

We are looking to expand our team with a talented and energetic software engineer focused on delivering high-quality, high-reliability embedded software. This position consists of working on a tightly integrated team supporting a broad portfolio of cutting-edge products including spacecraft, space-based instruments, and tactical systems using modern DevSecOps toolchains including containerization and continuous integration / continuous test. Technology areas include real-time embedded systems, Linux, Docker, Gitlab, cybersecurity, C/C++, Python, and Ruby, among others.

What You’ll Do:

• Support multiple types of software development including embedded, test, kernel, and application software for space-based and tactical systems.
• Leverage and improve DevSecOps toolchains to respond to evolving cybersecurity requirements and increase efficiency through continuous integration testing.
• Perform full software life cycle functions including requirements, architecture, design, code, test, integration, documentation, and support.
• 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 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.
• A current, active Secret security clearance is required.
• Experience with designing, developing, and testing software using programming languages such as C, C++, Rust, or Ada.
• Understanding of embedded / real-time operating systems such as Linux, or VxWorks.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker) and microservice-based architectures.
• Exposure in developing test, simulation, or data processing applications in high-level languages such as Python, Ruby, or MATLAB.
• A working knowledge of waterfall and/or Agile lifecycles and activities in each phase.
• Exposure to formal software development practices including the use of software configuration management, coding standards, and style guides.
• Knowledge of cybersecure coding practices preferred.
• Familiarity with DevOps toolchains and continuous integration practices (e.g., Gitlab, Jenkins) preferred. 

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:

• Ball Aerospace is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in Colorado and other states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment. 
• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Verification that your current security clearance or government customer access meets the requirement for this position will be required.

Relocation for this position is not available.

Compensation & Benefits:

• HIRING SALARY RANGE: $75,500 - $93,750 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
• This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, copy and paste https://bit.ly/3pNSnxv into your browser or visit our careers site.

US CITIZENSHIP IS 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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