Project Engineer II - Deputy Program Manager for Modeling, Assessments, & Laser Testing

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The Advanced Technology & Information Solutions Strategic Business Unit provides scientific, engineering and other experts that work with our customers to solve their hardest problems and advance state-of-the-art technology. Our data solutions professionals deliver enterprise processing, analytics, exploitation and management, as well as information technology hardware that provide actionable information for warfighters and decision makers. In addition, our subject matter experts provide world-class technology and operational insight that help organizations advance the boundaries of knowledge and accomplish their missions. 

Ball Aerospace’s Albuquerque, New Mexico office is a key provider of science and technology services to the Air Force Research Laboratory and other government research and development organizations. Our multi-discipline staff provides a broad range of scientific and engineering services, including: technology development; diagnostic development; highly-controlled laboratory measurements; field experiments and demonstrations; technology assessments; modeling and simulations; and analyses. We are seeking additional qualified professionals to join our science and technology-oriented organization.

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Project Engineer II – Deputy Program Manager for Modeling, Assessments, & Laser Testing

What You’ll Do:

• Provide leadership and coordination between Government customers, Ball personnel, subcontractors and other stakeholders to meet or exceed customer expectations. 
• Thoroughly understand project goals and technical objectives and identify and develop test concepts, data requirements, and research strategies to meet those goals.
• Direct the day-to-day activities of technical teams of Ball or subcontractor staff to achieve project goals, and deliver results (test plans, presentations and reports) in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with experimentalist or other project personnel to formulate experimental requirements.
• Prepare and present formal briefings for project reviews. Provide guidance and insight to test lead when preparing test planning and results presentations.
• Write and review key project reports for publication.
• Manage financial expenditures to operate within budget and schedule constraints to meet project goals.
• Establish and maintain constructive relationships with customer management, other contractors and assigned personnel to ensure conformance with project requirements.
• Proactively communicate with your customer regarding the status of projects and progress toward milestones. 
• Assist in identifying conflicts or problems, understanding requirements and making recommendations or solutions.
• Promote development of a strong team by participation in key aspects of the project and mentoring more junior team members. When delegating, establish clear expectations by providing well-defined tasks with clear entrance/exit criteria, due dates, and associated budgets.
• Generate cost estimates and schedules
• Follow Department of Defense procedures for the proper usage and safeguarding of classified information.
• 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:

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 12 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.
• Demonstrated and recognized expertise in area related to Laser Technologies.
• Demonstrated experience in program/project leadership.
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

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.
• Co-located with government customer on White Sands Missile Range in southern New Mexico.

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: $135,000 - $171,000 (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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