Sr. Advanced Systems Manager

Boulder/Broomfield, CO

Job #607659

Who We Are

Ball Aerospace is a leader in design, development and manufacture of innovative aerospace systems.  We produce spacecraft, instruments and sensors, RF and microwave technologies, data exploitation solutions and a variety of advanced aerospace technologies and products that enable exciting missions.

Ball Aerospace is known for its contributions in support of space and Earth science, exploration, national security and intelligence programs.  We were also a pioneer in the development of the commercial remote sensing market, producing imaging systems and spacecraft that helped spawn a new market-driven demand for imagery.

Our projects offer some of the most difficult and exciting challenges in aerospace.  We employ approximately 3,000 talented engineers, scientists, technicians and support staff.  And one of the keys to our success is our people.  Our employees take great pride in their contributions to better understanding our planet and protecting the nation.

What You´ll Do

• Will lead team of antenna engineers focused on the capturing and executing Satellite Communications Antenna programs within the Antenna and Video Technologies (AVT) Business unit. 
• Fostering innovative design approaches and rapid prototyping within the BATC procedures and policies.   
• Coordinate customer contacts with key government and Industry Communication customers including AFRL, NASA, SMC as well as other government laboratories
• Provide leadership, knowledge, business opportunities, strategies, competitive intelligence, market and legislative forecasts commensurate with BATC financial and strategic plans relative to the purpose noted above

What You´ll Need

• BS degree in a related field, plus 15 or more years experience in defense or related industry.  Completion of MS and PhD degrees preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in communication system design as well as knowledge of line of sight and satellite communication system networks, waveforms and protocols.
• Strong communication signal theory background and the ability to flow down system requirements to antenna system requirements and project antenna system performance.
• Experience with active RF electronics design is desired.
• Demonstrated business developmental skills and entrepreneurial spirit.    
• Demonstrated experience in leading design teams and new business capture activities
• Must be a superb presenter with documented presentation experience to senior decision making and technical audiences
• Strong written and proposal skills. Candidate will be responsible for developing technical response to customer request for proposals.
• Must have demonstrated excellent leadership and interpersonal skills in relevant business environments
• Influencing, communication and team skills will be critical to successful execution of the duties of the position
• In addition to the typical educational and experience requirements, a demonstrated capability to adequately perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position and exhibit the skills and competencies of the grade level should be considered.  Each higher level degree, i.e. Master's degree or Ph.D. may substitute for two years of experience. 
• Two years of experience may be substituted for each year of education.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a Government Security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

U.S. Citizenship is required.