Who We Are:
Ball Aerospace leads the way in designing, developing and manufacturing innovative aerospace systems. We take on some of the most complex and exciting challenges in the universe--from space and Earth science to national security and intelligence programs.
We produce spacecraft, instruments and sensors, RF and microwave technologies, data exploitation solutions, and a variety of advanced aerospace technologies and products. In addition, we pioneered the development of the commercial remote sensing market, producing spacecraft and imaging systems that helped spawn a market-driven demand for imagery.
Our success is built on more than products or systems. Our team of more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, technicians and support staff drives all the achievements at Ball Aerospace. Whether contributing to a better understanding of the universe or helping keep our nation safe, our people bring their diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills together to achieve a common mission.
Ball Aerospace is a prime contractor leading development teams at AFRL and NASIC. Dayton personnel develop advanced hardware and software systems and provide management services to solve customer problems and create new capabilities. This includes designing and developing software tools and threat models, performing extensive data analyses, and executing modeling and simulations using both internally developed and standard models.
Systems Engineering Solutions provides technical and professional services to defense, intelligence, homeland security and space science markets.
Qualifications:
**_This Position is Contingent on Award_**
**What You’ll Do:**
* Work with customer and team members to establish project requirements and scope
* Work with team of engineers to perform system and software engineering for Open Mission System (OMS) software for aircraft avionics systems
* Design and develop OMS application software and OMS infrastructure software, including Critical Abstraction Layer (CAL) and Data Distribution Services (DDS) software
* Integrate OMS-based subsystems with legacy avionics subsystems and software
* Perform laboratory evaluations of different CAL implementations
* Support refinement and evolution of the OMS Standard
* Perform full software life cycle functions including software requirements, architecture, design, code, test, integration and documentation.
* 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
* Understanding of the OMS Standard and experience designing software for OMS, including developing and/or interfacing with a Critical Abstraction Layer (CAL) and an Avionics Service Bus (ASB)
* Experience designing, developing, integrating, and testing software for avionics systems, including experience with MIL-STD-1553B, ARINC 429, and/or Fibre Channel communications
* Experience programming in C/C++, Java, and/or other high level languages.
* Understanding of and experience with real-time operating systems including Green Hills Integrity, VxWorks, QNX, embedded Linux, or other RTOS.
* Experience with formal software development processes
* Excellent communication, presentation and team skills.
* In addition to the typical educational and experience requirements, a demonstrated capability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position and to exhibit the skills and competencies of the grade level will be considered. 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.
Security Clearance:
Successful applicant for this position must be eligible to obtain a DoD clearance. A current DoD clearance is not required to be eligible for this position, however the successful applicant will be required to obtain a DoD clearance within a reasonable time after the offer is extended and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance. * US Citizenship is Required
Relocation:
Relocation for this position is Available
EEO Statement:
**US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED**
**Equal Opportunity Employer**
**Minority, Female, Disabled, Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender and Veterans.**