Software Engineer II

Job Number:  614552

Location: Dayton, OH (No Relocation Assistance Is Available)

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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

• Work as part of a blended team to develop and maintain a complex IT system architecture, support data analysis and reporting
• Monitor subsystem performance, upgrade subsystems, and provide user support

What You'll Need 

• BS in Software Engineering or a related technical field is strongly preferred plus 5 or more years of progressively responsible experience.
• Strong experience with Perl or Java is required. Experience with both preferred. Experience with additional languages is a plus.
• Current experience with LINUX is required.
• Good and current working knowledge of networking protocols and virtual systems.
• Facility with development under both Windows and UNIX/LINUX environments required.
• Experience administering Tomcat applications is desired.
• Good technical writing skills, such as code documentation, are important.
• 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 will be considered. Each higher level degree, i.e. Master's degree or Ph.D. may substitute for two years of experience. Related experience may be considered in lieu of education.

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Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V