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:

• Responsible for designing digital hardware including FPGA development for space-based, high reliability electronic systems.
•  Assignments include designs which will include SOC architectures utilizing soft-core processors, digital filters, image processing algorithms, and communication interfaces/protocols. 
• Responsible for the design and implementation of test fixtures including test plans for both chip-level and board level environments and create reusable circuits that can be utilized across multiple projects.
• Experience with LEON processor implementations a significant plus.

 What You'll Need:

• Digital system partitioning and advanced function implementation in FPGAs. Strong design, documentation and implementation of high-speed digital electronics, FPGAs, and embedded processor systems is desired.
• Strong board design skills.
• Experienced in developing specifications, cost, schedule, and resource requirements for digital/FPGA designs.
• Candidate should have good software engineering skills, experience with C/C++, object-oriented design, and have a very strong electronic circuit design and electronic systems background.
• Expertise with VHDL/Verilog, System Verilog, Perl, and Modelsim simulator is a plus.
• Familiarity with cPCI, VME, spacewire or Firewire is a plus.
• Familiar with space radiation effects is a plus.
• Space or military experience highly desired, but not required.
• Requires good verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong presentation skills.

 Education:

BS in Engineering or a related technical field plus 5 or more years related experience.   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 may substitute for two years of experience.  Related experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Applicants selected may be subjected 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.