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We create innovative space solutions, enable more accurate weather forecasts, drive insightful observations of our planet, deliver actionable data and intelligence, and ensure those who defend our freedom go forward bravely and return home safely.

The Engineering Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the organizational talent and technical leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

Senior Engineer – Data Analyst

Join Ball Aerospace’s Payload Systems Engineering team as a Senior Data Analyst Engineer! In this role, you will conduct performance modelling and simulation with a focus on developing, implementing, and applying mission algorithms.

NOTE: This position is located in Springfield, Virginia.

What You’ll Do

• Perform data analysis to characterize sensor functionality and performance.
• Conduct data exploitation of geospatial data to solve characterization problems; including but not limited to data processing, data analysis, tool development, analytic support, report writing, and presentations.
• Characterize the performance of remote sensing systems and relate sensor characteristics to the performance of automated and manual detection, classification, and characterization of targets.
• Perform data analysis using temporal, spatial, and/or spectral processing of EO/IR data.
• Perform analysis and interpretation of multi and hyperspectral mission data.
• Design, build, and implement complex algorithms to support missions, payloads, and instruments.
• Communicate mission level analysis results to internal and external customers.
• Work closely with program team and stakeholders to develop and demonstrate new capabilities to decision makers.
• Prepare and give presentations to peers, management, and customers.
• 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 8 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.
• Degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences preferred.
• Experience in mission system, spacecraft systems, ground systems or payloads preferred.
• EO/IR/Radar analysis, GIS, data analysis, signal processing, and algorithm development preferred.
• Experience in spectral analysis and image processing preferred.
• Ability to rapidly prototype new algorithm results and visualization preferred.
• Expertise writing code for data analysis with either MATLAB, ENVI/IDL, R, Python, or other similar software applications.
• Effective presentation skills with experience presenting technical results to senior customers and technical reviewers.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a geographically diverse team.
• A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required.

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.