107555 665744 CO - Boulder Job Description - Ball Corporation Job Title: Engineer II-Thermal (665744) Job ID: 665744 Location: CO - Boulder Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Who We Are: Ball Aerospace pioneers 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. For more information, visit http://www.ball.com/aerospace, Facebook or Twitter. Qualifications: Engineer II Thermal What Youll Do: * Thermal design and analysis of spacecraft and/or precision aerospace electro-mechanical, and/or opto-mechanical flight hardware systems, antenna communication systems, tactical video systems, components and/or ground support equipment from concept through detail design. * Computation of heat transfer coefficients, temperature and heat flow calculations; steady state and transient. * Responsible for creating effective plans, doing cost estimating, and managing efforts of the thermal design team. * Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule. * Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Support Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment. * Perform other duties as necessary. What Youll Need: * BS degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering, with emphasis in Fluids and Heat Transfer, plus 5 or more years of related experience is required. Advanced degree is preferred. * 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. * Must work effectively with customer counterparts. * Working knowledge of thermal, radiation, and convection software. * Advance thermal math modeling using Thermal Desktop, TSS, ANSYS Mechanical, CFD, TAK2000, SINDA, and IDEAS/TMG software tools is a plus. * Working knowledge and experience using the CAD software Solid Works. * Experience in spacecraft and/or precision aerospace electro-mechanical, and/or opto-mechanical flight hardware systems, antenna communication systems, tactical video systems, components and/or ground support equipment thermal design. * Demonstrated creativity in thermal engineering design and analysis. * Demonstrated successful lead/supervisory experience of thermal engineering activities. * Prior participation in written and/or oral proposal activities for NASA and DoD programs. * Strong verbal and written skills. * Able to work in a fast paced, team environment. Working Conditions: * 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. Security Clearance: Successful applicant for this position must be eligible to obtain a DoD clearance. A current DoD clearance is not required to be eligible for this position, however the successful applicant will be required to obtain a DoD clearance within a reasonable time after the offer is extended and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance. * US Citizenship is Required Relocation: Relocation for this position is Available