Technical Intern - Data Engineer

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.®
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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.
Technical Intern - Data Engineer
The Ball Aerospace Internship Program is a 10-week summer program that provides interns with practical experience working on relevant projects while working with designated mentors; access to state-of-the-art equipment; a competitive wage; relocation reimbursement; in-house training; group activities; possible future employment and the ability to participate in the Ball Aerospace Remote Sensing Team (BIRST) program to build and launch a rocket or high-altitude balloon. At the conclusion of the internship, interns will be required to prepare and deliver a formal presentation of their project work to their respective department.
What You'll Do:

• Be a member of the dynamic MPA team; a team tasked with being a champion for data-driven decisions throughout the enterprise while advancing Ball Aerospace's data analytics and data governance strategies and goals.
• Collaborate with team members and business stakeholders on projects that answer key questions that enable informed decision-making.
• Develop practical approaches to discover, blend, transform and interpret data from disparate sources using database management, programming, and data visualization skills.
• Work with a variety of systems to integrate data and build out a data model/semantic layer for use in projects. Be open to general course correction and feedback from leadership regarding results. Mentor MPA team members on technical solutions and computer science concepts.
• Design, implement, and publish visualizations/dashboards and other reporting tools for consumption by the business community, contributing as part of a team for the team's goals and/or in special circumstances directly with leadership to fulfill MPA's objectives.
• Operationalize and perform quality assessments of data models, business intelligence solutions, software algorithms, and re-usable components to mature the MPA toolkit.
• Work closely with the Information Technology organization in the development of data solutions.
• Partner with internal business stakeholders to gather requirements and develop solutions that provide access to information, independently and with general direction from leadership.
• Bring new and innovative ideas to the MPA team and Ball Aerospace.
• Present technical and programmatic aspects of a project to the MPA team and to the stakeholder, independently and with general direction from leadership.
• 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:

• Must have completed your sophomore or junior year and be enrolled in a degree program for the fall of 2023. We will also accept students enrolled in a graduate degree program.
• 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.
• Majoring in data engineering, computer science, computer engineering or a related technical field is preferred.
• Experience in creating data queries, designing databases, and understanding data pipelines is preferred.
• Penchant for problem-solving and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge in software development, user interface/experience, design, testing, and database development and management.
• Knowledge of software development fundamentals - data structures, methodologies, data warehousing concepts, and object-oriented coding concepts.
• Knowledge in data querying and databases, such as SQL.
• A strong desire to learn and excellent work ethic.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team and solo environment.
• Ability to develop and give presentations, reports, and documentation of work.

Hybrid Work Environment: This position may be performed working from both the office and another location, while typically requiring working in the office less than 3 days per work week. 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 environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Relocation for this position is available.
Compensation & Benefits:

• HIRING SALARY RANGE: $19.30 - $27.50 per hour (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
• Temporary positions typically are not eligible for benefits. 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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