Staff Consultant - Antenna/RF System Design
Company: Ball Corporation
Location: Westminster
Posted on: March 20, 2023
Job Description:
Clearance Requirement: A current, active Secret security
clearance is required.
Ball Aerospace is powered by endlessly curious people with an
unwavering mission focus. We pioneer discoveries that enable our
customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters
most. 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.
At our core, we're passionate, committed people who believe
together we can achieve extraordinary things. We work
collaboratively with each other, our customers and partners to
solve the world's greatest challenges. That means listening to one
another, providing feedback and partnering across all levels. We
value our inclusive culture where everyone is heard equally and
creativity thrives. Each team member is fully invested in our
mission and we bring an energy to work every day that propels our
business and motivates us all to Go Beyond. -
For more information, visit Ball Aerospace Career Site or connect
with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Twitter or Instagram .
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.
Contingent upon contract award to Ball Aerospace and subsequent
task orders.
Staff Consultant - Antenna/RF System Design
This engineering position will report to the manager of RF
Solutions, primarily support the Tactical Solutions business unit
of Ball, and will have Radio Frequency (RF) engineering as its area
of specialization with design and test of RF antennas, systems, and
components as the focus.
What You'll Do:
- Be responsible for the hands-on design and realization of
individual antennas, phased array antennas, RF circuits, passive RF
components, and RF systems.
- Use computational electromagnetic analysis software to design
and predict performance on various types of antennas and apertures
(spiral, sinuous, Vivaldi, patch, slot, horn, etc.)
- Design frequency-selective surfaces (FSSs) for use with various
radiating apertures.
- Implement various design techniques (materials, shaping, etc.)
for RCS mitigation where necessary.
- Collaborate with other engineers and technicians to realize RF
designs.
- Participate and guide the testing of RF hardware for required
performance metrics: VSWR, insertion loss, gain, polarization,
radar cross section (RCS), etc.
- Antenna requirement evaluation, initial concept trade-off and
development, in-house and customer presentations, travel, and
technical proposal writing and cost/schedule estimating.
- Investigate new technologies and applications for radiating
apertures, antennas, and RF systems.
- Mentor and guide more junior engineers and technicians in the
design, build, and test phases of RF projects and programs.
- Provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult
problems involving antenna/sensor-based applications such as
electronic warfare, electronic attack, electronic support measures,
communications, geolocation, direction finding, etc.
- Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts.
Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult
technical issues associated with specific projects.
- Interface well with other people at all levels including
customers, use initiative in applying solutions to
assignments.
- Provide technical input and support to proposals and new
business opportunities.
- 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 rest of 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 16 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.
- Full competency in core RF engineering and antenna theory and
skills and general knowledge of other related disciplines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Assists with
the preparation and delivery of presentations.
- Experience and skills to effectively contribute to successful
producibility of designs and to cost, budget, and schedule
control.
- Experience with design of antennas and passive RF components
(radiating elements, radomes, power dividers, couplers,
transitions, multi-layer board designs, FSSs, etc.).
- Analytical design experience using software and simulation
tools such as AWR Microwave Office/Agilent ADS, CST, FEKO, HFSS,
and SENTRI.
- RF antenna testing experience utilizing network analyzers,
PNAs, anechoic chambers, near-field ranges, etc.
- Experience and proficiency in programming, data manipulation,
and data visualization in MATLAB and Python.
- Ability to schedule and execute measurements at internal and
external facilities and perform measurement analysis and
troubleshooting.
- Demonstrated ability to apply technical expertise in RF
engineering and to leverage knowledge of other related
disciplines.
- Demonstrated ability to lead RF efforts and tasks and to guide
technical project teams toward the completion of program goals and
milestones.
- Familiarity with and exposure to military and tactical
communication and data systems / architectures is preferred.
- A current, active Secret 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.
Working Conditions:
- Ball Aerospace is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to
the health and safety of all employees and is required as a
condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please
remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in
Colorado and other states, possession and use continues to be
illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes
the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug
test is a condition of employment.
- Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor,
or clean room, outdoors or remote research environment.
- May occasionally work in production work centers where use of
protective equipment and gear is required.
- May access other facilities in various weather conditions.
- Travel and local commute between Ball campuses and other
possible non-Ball locations may be required. Verification that your
current security clearance or government customer access meets the
requirement for this position will be required.
Relocation for this position is available.
Compensation & Benefits:
- HIRING SALARY RANGE: $175,500 - $222,000 (Salary to be
determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and
abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with
market data.)
- This position includes a competitive benefits package. For
details, copy and paste https://bit.ly/3pNSnxv into your browser or
visit our careers site.
US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED
Ball Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected
veteran status, or disability status.
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Nearest Major Market: Denver
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