Engineer Principal - System Allocation and Verification

Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Broomfield
Posted on: February 26, 2021

Job Description:

Engineer Principal - System Allocation and Verification Company: Ball Aerospace Location: Broomfield, CO, US, 80020 Date: Jan 5, 2021 Job Category: Engineering/ Technical Req. ID: 1718 Clearance Requirement: A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, 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-- Ball Aerospace Career Site --or connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Twitter --or Instagram . The Engineering Strategic Support 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. Principal - System Allocation and Verification Lead This leadership position is for a highly-experienced systems engineer who can lead a team to establish the requirement baseline for a mission that includes Segment, Element (payload, spacecraft bus, and ground) and Subsystems. What you'll do:

• Provide systems engineering leadership of technical teams to develop Segment, Element, and Subsystem Specifications.
• Develop the DOOR's framework to properly allocate, trace and verify requirements at the Segment, Element and Subsystem levels through all mission phases.
• Plan and manage the cost, technical and cost associated with the effort.
• Interact with multiple subject matter experts to develop the required allocation analysis and verification artifacts.
• Interface with and support the program's chief system engineer.
• Mentor other systems engineers assigned to this team.
• Prepare and give presentations to peers, management and customers.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Support 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 plus 12 or more years related experience in either mission system, spacecraft systems, ground systems or payloads.
  • 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.
  • Minimum 4 years of requirements management experience working in the DOORS environment (Framework, Specification Structure, ICD, Structure, etc) or equivalent- a subject matter expert with this tool.
  • Demonstrated ability to write effective and verifiable requirements - detailed oriented.
  • Demonstrated experience in systems engineering processes, including requirements development, requirement allocation, change management, verification and validation - a self-starter that will own this activity.
  • Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams including meeting cost, schedule, and performance goals.
  • Customer Relationships: Extensive knowledge of missions and customers across core technologies areas. Knowledge/experience working with critical customer base, established relationships with key personnel within customer community.
  • Superb presentation skills with experience to senior decision making and technical audiences. Working Conditions:
    • Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or clean room, 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.
    • Travel and local commute between Ball campuses and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.-- Current Clearance Required: Verification that your current security clearance or government customer access meets the requirement for this position will be required. Relocation for this position is available.
      • HIRING SALARY RANGE: $142,000 - $179,000 (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. Click here to learn more. 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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