Staff Consultant - Electro-Optical Payload Chief Engineer

Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Broomfield
Posted on: April 3, 2021

Job Description:

Staff Consultant - Electro-Optical Payload Chief Engineer Company: Ball Aerospace Location: Broomfield, CO, US, 80020 Date: Feb 25, 2021 Job Category: Engineering/ Technical Req. ID: 723 Clearance Requirement: A current, active TS/SCI, SSBI, or Top Secret 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. Staff Consultant - Electro-Optical Payload Chief Engineer This leadership position is for an experienced system engineer who can lead an Electro-Optical Payload team from inception through development, test and delivery. The E-O Payload Chief Engineer will have responsibility for the overall E-O Payload design and architecture. Be the technical "go to" person for an E-O Payload. What You'll Do:
---Develop and manage the E-O Payload technical baseline - develop solutions that meet our customer needs and requirements.
---Work with subsystem leads, providing direction and prioritization of tasks and reviewing their design analysis - detail oriented coach.
---Support preparation and presentation of major design and readiness reviews. Convey to our customers that our payload will do what they need.
---Responsible for generating engineering documents including specifications, environmental design requirements, support to subsystem procurement specifications and statements of work, and test plan development - own the technical baseline.
---Communicate E-O Payload status and risk posture to the program leadership team.
---Lead and guide E-O Payload level trades and analysis - balance technical performance, cost and risk.
---Execute to cost and schedule baseline for system engineering activity and capable of performing responsibilities of the cost account manager (CAM) for system engineering.
---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 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 16 or more years related experience (I&T, Mission Operations, Fault Management, or Subsystem expertise).
---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.
---Proven success as a technical team lead (six years required) with experience in all phases of execution of a space hardware program.
---Working knowledge of all E-O Payload subsystems sufficient to lead requirements allocation, design trades and performance assessment.
---Active TS/SCI, SSBI, or Top-Secret clearance required
---Architect/Design to cost, and new business experience is highly desirable.
---Strong interpersonal skills, ability to effectively lead group discussions, ability to set priorities and delegate as required to meet objectives.
---Experience in multidisciplinary team work environment with small team leadership responsibilities.
---A desire to learn - our culture fosters intellectual curiosity in a highly collaborative environment.
---Superb verbal, written and presentation skills are required.
---Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) is highly desirable. 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. 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: $159,000 - $200,500 (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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