Pay $144000.00 - $182500.00 / year Employment type Full-Time Job Description Req#: 28765 Clearance Requirement: A current, active Secret security clearance is required. Ball Aerospace is powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus. We pioneer 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. At our core, we're passionate, committed people who believe together we can achieve extraordinary things. We work collaboratively with each other, our customers and partners to solve the world's greatest challenges. That means listening to one another, providing feedback and partnering across all levels. We value our inclusive culture where everyone is heard equally and creativity thrives. Each team member is fully invested in our mission and we bring an energy to work every day that propels our business and motivates us all to Go Beyond. The Engineering Strategic Capabilities 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. Engineer Senior/Engineer Principal - RF Electronics Design This engineering position will report to the manager of RF Solutions, primarily support the Tactical Solutions business unit of Ball, and will have Radio Frequency (RF) engineering as its area of specialization with design and test of RF electronics circuits and systems as the focus. What You’ll Do: Be responsible for the hands-on architecture, design, and realization of RF passive and active circuits used in phased array antennas, larger RF systems, and other RF/antenna components. Design and test circuits for receivers, transmitters, local oscillators, and RF subsystems. Designs typically range in frequency from VHF through 20 GHz. Simulate circuit and system performance using analytical software such as AWR Microwave Office, VSS, Agilent ADS, SystemVue, and MATLAB. Collaborate with other engineers and technicians to realize completed RF designs. Participate and guide the testing of RF hardware for required performance metrics in antenna and phased array systems: VSWR, insertion loss, power, G/T, etc. Design and test RF components such as amplifiers, LNAs, mixers, limiters, oscillators, etc. Design circuit boards for use in receivers and transmitters. Design high-power amplifiers (HPAs) including experience of thermal management of HPA designs. Test and document designs in preparation for potential production. Mentor and guide more junior engineers and technicians in the design, build, and test phases of projects and programs. Provide technical inputs to new business efforts including but not limited to proposals, white papers, ROMs, and customer briefings. Provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts. Represent the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects. Interface well with other people at all levels including customers, use initiative in applying solutions to assignments. Contribute to large teams. Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule. Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities 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: Engineer Senior - BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 8 or more years of related experience. Engineer Principal - BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 12 or more years of 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. Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred. A current, active Secret security clearance is required. Complete understanding and wide application of technical principle, theories, and concepts in the field. Full competency in core RF engineering and RF electronics theory and skills and general knowledge of other related disciplines. Excellent communication skills. Ability to assist with the preparation and delivery of presentations. Experience and skills to effectively contribute to successful producibility of designs and to cost, budget, and schedule control. RF electronics hardware design and fabrication experience: PCB layout, wire bonding, EMI/EMC shielding, and rapid prototyping. Some exposure and experience with the radiating components (antennas) that are typically used in phased array systems. Experience and proficiency in programming, data manipulation, and data visualization in MATLAB or Python. Must be able to schedule and execute measurements at internal and external facilities; perform measurement analysis and troubleshooting. Experience with RF test equipment (including RF signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers). Demonstrated ability to apply technical expertise in RF engineering and to leverage knowledge of other related disciplines. Demonstrated ability to lead RF efforts and tasks and to guide technical project teams toward the completion of program goals and milestones. Full-Time On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site full-time. Travel and local commute between Ball campuses and other possible non-Ball locations may be required. 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 cleanroom, 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. 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 FOR ENGINEER SENIOR: $144,000 - $182,500 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR ENGINEER PRINCIPAL: $162,000 - $204,250 (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. #LI-AP1 About the company Ball Corporation is an American company headquartered in Westminster, Colorado.

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