Systems Engineer 2\3
***CURRENT TOP SECRET SCI CLEARANCE WITH POLYGRAPH REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION***
The Boeing National Security Programs Team in Annapolis Junction, MD is seeking a talented and experienced Systems Engineer to work on programs in a growing portfolio of intelligence, security and information systems. The selected candidate: applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify a lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions. Evaluates customer and /operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces. Performs various analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture. Performs analyses for affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance and other specialties quality factors into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success. Develops the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes. Resolves cross-functional technical issues.
The candidate will be part of a team responsible for providing Systems Engineering support activities requiring experience or aptitude to successfully contribute in the following task areas:
Serve as key engineering person on projects for both customers and the project teams;
Responsible for the integration of requirements, design, risk mitigation and technology of complex systems;
Guide users and team members in formulating requirements, advise on viability of alternatives, and conduct and evaluate feasibility studies;
Seamlessly incorporate new plans, designs and systems into ongoing operations;
Assist with developing, managing, and implementing requirements management plans and processes as needed to ensure logical and systematic conversion of requirements into systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints;
Provide technical assistance to Program Managers and provide technical recommendations of technologies, techniques or components to assist with meeting project goals and minimizing project risks;
Provide technical assistance and engineering support necessary to fulfill pre-development activities including architecture, tradeoff and upgrade studies, requirements analysis, functional analysis, and rough order of magnitude cost and schedule evaluations;
Provide systems engineering support necessary to meet requirements for system upgrades, installation of new systems, and system replacements;
Assess and interpret technical anomalies uncovered as the project evolves;
Implement policies and procedures for systems engineering in accordance with government regulations;
Competencies
General• Systems Thinking
Generally evaluates job tasks and processes on how well they help meet work group objective(s); attempts to identify non-value-adding components and barriers. Seeks input from others within work group and occasionally other internal employees to evaluate options for change and encourage buy-in. Supports changes to job/role structures and processes by communicating effectively and focusing on new skill development. Participates in measurement systems to monitor the implementation.
Technical• Analytical Skills
Basic - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the work group level.
Preferred - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the department level.
• Engineering Analysis
Basic - General knowledge of engineering analysis (e.g. mechanical, electrical, avionics, design, circuit, systems, stress, structural, durability).
Preferred - Complete knowledge of engineering analysis (e.g. mechanical, electrical, avionics, design, circuit, systems, stress, structural, durability).
• Integrated Systems
Basic - General knowledge of design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, materials, equipment, and methods.
Preferred - Complete knowledge of design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, materials, equipment, and methods.
• Tech Verification/Validation
Basic - General knowledge of technical data verification and validation practices (e.g., Technical review of Engineering Data, Laboratory simulation, or actual procedure demonstration).
Preferred - Complete knowledge of technical data verification and validation practices (e.g., Technical review of Engineering Data, Laboratory simulation, or actual procedure demonstration).
Basic Qualifications For ConsiderationDo you have BOTH: a) a current Single-Scope Background Investigation (SSBI); AND b) a current Counter-Intelligence (CI) Polygraph?
Do you have experience working with a team of systems engineers or systems integrators?
Do you have Systems Engineering experience?
Typical Education/Experience
Level 2 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and 2 or more years' experience or a Master's degree with experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Level 3 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and 5 or more years' experience, Master's degree with 3 or more years' experience or PhD degree with experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Other Job related information
***CURRENT TOP SECRET SCI CLEARANCE WITH POLYGRAPH REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION*** The position is contingent upon clearance verification and program/customer concurrence. Applicants must include security clearance level, investigation type, and investigation date on their resumes to be considered.
- Business Unit Defense, Space&Security
- Division Networks & Space Systems
- Program Information Solutions
- Job Type Non-Management
- Experience Level Career/Experienced
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 04/23/2012
