Engineer II - Embedded Software - Clearance Required

Company: Ball Aerospace

Location:
Boulder, CO, US, 80301

Date: Aug 5, 2020

Job Category: Engineering/ Technical

Req. ID: 1376

Clearance Requirement: A current, active 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.

Embedded Software Engineer II
Ball Aerospace is looking to expand our team with a talented and energetic software engineer focused on delivering high-quality, high-reliability embedded software and associated test and data processing software. This position supports a broad portfolio of cutting-edge products including spacecraft, space-based instruments, and tactical systems. Technology areas include real-time embedded systems, Linux, C/C++, Python, and Ruby, among others.

What You'll Do:

- Support multiple types of software development including embedded, test, and application software for space-based and tactical systems.

- Perform full software life cycle functions including requirements, architecture, design, code, test, integration, documentation, and support.

- Work collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external customers to maintain a positive and productive work environment.

- 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 5 or more years related experience.

- Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree and/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.

- Active Top Secret clearance required.

- Experience in designing, developing, and testing software for operational systems using programming languages such as C, C++, or Ada.

- Understanding of and experience with embedded / real-time operating systems such as Linux, VxWorks, or Integrity.

- Experience 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.

- Experience with formal software development practices including the use of software configuration management, coding standards, and style guides.

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.

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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