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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.

Project Engineer I – Cryo Systems

Join the Ball Aerospace Cryogenic Engineering team as a Project Engineer! In this role, you will be accountable for managing and delivering a defined and agreed upon scope of work that meets requirements and cost/schedule commitments.

What You’ll Do:

• Represent the Cryogenic team in technical discussions and guide technical decisions and make risk-based decisions.
• Apply Cost Account Management (CAM) principles to decisions.
• Generate time-phased staffing and material estimates for area of responsibility and manage to an agreed upon staffing level.
• Generate schedules and track tasks using Microsoft Project or similar tool.
• Manage low risk subcontracts.
• Manage company-wide technical priorities in relation to customer technical and programmatic priorities.
• Cryo-thermal design, analysis and use of flight cryogenic systems and/or ground support equipment including cryocoolers, cryoradiators and dewars from concept through detailed design.
• Create effective plans; conduct cost estimating and manage efforts of the cryo-thermal design team; may be expected to provide up front, initial direction in estimating the complete task to ensure that total effort remains in scope.
• Manage program personnel, cost, and schedule, up to and including thermal IPT Manager.
• 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 8 or more years related experience.
• 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.
• Advanced degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with customer counterparts.
• Experience with specifications and verification of requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, DOORS, and Excel.
• Experienced in the use of CAD software (such as: SolidWorks).
• Experienced with cryogenic processes and materials usage.
• Successful lead and/or supervisory experience of cryo-thermal engineering activities.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast paced, team environment.

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 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.

A current DoD clearance and/or SCI access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position, however applicant must be willing and eligible for submission within 60-90 days after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access. By applying to this position, you are agreeing to complete a National Security Clearance Pre-Screen Questionnaire to evaluate your general ability to obtain the required security clearance or government customer access associated with this position.

Relocation for this position is available.

Compensation & Benefits:

• HIRING SALARY RANGE: $123,400 - $155,800 (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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