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The Systems Engineering Solutions Strategic Business Unit provides advanced systems engineering and technology applications for intelligence and information enterprises. These applications and solutions deliver enterprise data management, data analytics, modeling and simulation, and technology assessment capabilities that are used to create products that offer actionable information in support of warfighters and decision makers.

Technical Specialist Principal

Ball Aerospace seeks an experienced Integration and Test Technician to perform complex functions of a specialized nature to support engineering and manufacturing requiring advanced application of both technical theory and practical knowledge in the design, development, assembly and test, delivery or launch of a wide variety of company products and systems. Duties are performed with little to no oversight or prioritization by a higher authority, sophisticated and unique in nature, and vary greatly in breadth and depth of content during day-to-day operations

What You’ll Do:

• Design, test, and troubleshoot precision spacecraft, subsystems, components, instruments, and/or mechanisms, for research & development projects, flight applications or ground stations.
• Perform limited design or statistical process control analysis for technical applications.
• May perform CAD modeling and design analysis using any of a variety of software tools.
• May design, develop, test and troubleshoot prototype and breadboard electronics, hardware and software applications, or data acquisition and control hardware/software.
• May design, develop, test and troubleshoot prototype and breadboard electronics, hardware and software applications, or data acquisition and control hardware/software.
• Maintain electronic build records, required logs, records, and reports in accordance with BATC policies/procedures and government regulations.
• Review and accurately interpret schematics, drawings, specifications, and procedures for completeness and compliance to contract requirements.
• Assimilate diverse data and recommend action to address unique and complex technical situations.
• Contribute to written and oral proposals and design reviews, internal review boards, specifications, work standards, and business processes.
• Provide advanced instruction and training on specialized procedures and techniques to other employees and may develop processes and procedures essential to departmental compliance.
• Make continuous improvement suggestions, participate and lead projects in area of responsibility.
• Effective communications and regular interaction with higher level management, customers, and internal and external auditors.
• May plan and commit resources, coordinate and lead the work of lower level employees to assure task completion.
• May participate in industry-wide working groups or seminars and be recognized by industry experts, suppliers, and customers.
• Proficient at using test instruments such as DMM's, oscilloscopes, and operating Lab view based GUI software for testing required.
• Execute standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements for electronics hardware testing.
• Prepare for testing activities by configuring the test environment including gathering various test and measurement equipment and verifying compliance with calibration and ESD standards
• Fabricate test cables and assemble test systems.
• Perform certification of STE/EGSE and perform board level electronic testing using test procedures.
• 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:

• High School diploma or equivalent plus 18 years or more related experience or a related 2-year technical degree and 16 years or more related experience.
• Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Bachelor’s or Master’s, may substitute for two years of related experience. 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.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Windows-based PC proficiency.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor. 
• 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.

Compensation & Benefits:

• HIRING SALARY RANGE: $41.83 - $56.49 per hour (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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