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Systems Engineer 5/6 - GMD Program: Boeing Company

Position Description

Position supports Ground-based Missile Defense (GMD) Program SE&I System Integration Team. Applies systems engineering processes, methodologies and tools to the design to support the integration of components and subsystems. Derives and develops architectures, integration plans and component designs to support the evolving operational system configuration. Analyze and communicate impacts of program directed changes in terms of technical, cost, risks identifying any issues with the current fielded system. Interfaces with other members of the project or program teams, management, customers and suppliers to meet group, organization and company objectives. Participates in/lead cross-functional technical working groups. Works across Program IPTs and operations locations to ensure timely, effective and methodical product delivery. May be required to present data to senior decision-makers. Performs technical planning and control; maintains and improves processes. Supports the development of new business opportunities and engineering change proposal activities as related to System Integration. Works under minimal supervision.


Competencies

General/Leadership
[ + ] Communication
Consistently and proactively clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Guiders others in keeping their audience thoroughly engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames highly complex and or advanced information in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Regularly seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Attends to both direct and indirect messages from others; correctly interprets messages and responds appropriately. Mentors and advises fellow project leads and other internal employees on effective communication techniques. [ + ] Cross Functional Partnerships
Analyzes the organization, potential external partners, and own area to identify key relationships that should be initiated or improved to further the attainment of own area's goals. Exchanges information with team leaders, managers and internal employees areas to clarify partnership benefits and potential problems; collaboratively determines the scope and expectations of the partnership so that both areas' needs can be met. Collaboratively determines courses of action to realize mutual goals; facilitates agreement on each partner's responsibilities and needed support. Places higher priority on organization's goals than on own area's goals; anticipates effects of own area's actions and decisions on partners; influences team leaders, managers and internal employees support partnership objectives. Implements effective means for monitoring and evaluating the partnership process and the attainment of mutual goals. [ + ] Managing Work
Identifies and creates hierarchy of activities and tasks based on criticality; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Deploys and ensures that required equipment and/or materials are in appropriate locations so that own and others' work can be done effectively and efficiently. Effectively allocates own time to complete work; coordinates own and others' schedules to avoid conflicts and maximize resources. Takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently. Consistently uses time effectively and prevents irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion. [ + ] Systems Thinking
Consistently and proactively evaluates job tasks and processes on how well they help meet program/project objective(s); identifies non-value-adding components and barriers. Expertly formulates complex change strategies; frequently seeks input from others to evaluate options for change and encourage buy-in. Makes appropriate changes to job/role structures and processes by assigning accountability appropriately, communicating effectively, focusing on new skill development, and integrating with related systems or processes. Uses accurate measurement systems to monitor the implementation. Technical
[ + ] Analysis/Design Optimization
Basic - Expert ability to evaluate complex vehicles and systems from a multitude of perspectives. Includes the ability to apply figures of merit and integrated optimization tools. Ability to perform multi-disciplinary trade studies to evaluate configuration alternatives for functional and spatial integration.
Preferred - [ + ] Customer Knowledge
Basic - Advanced, expert knowledge of techniques to help identify a customer's organization, capabilities, practices, support resources, preferences, problems, and other constraints in order to provide effective product support and technical issue resolution.
Preferred -Highly advanced, expert ability to evaluate complex vehicles and systems from a multitude of perspectives. Includes the ability to apply figures of merit and integrated optimization tools. Ability to perform multi-disciplinary trade studies to evaluate configuration alternatives for functional and spatial integration. [ + ] Ops Effective Analysis
Basic - Expert knowledge of operational effectiveness analysis methodologies (e.g. mission and system effectiveness analysis) and tools (e.g., mission simulations; measure of effectiveness; human in the loop simulators, test facilities, and operational evaluations).
Preferred -Highly advanced knowledge of techniques to help identify a customer's organization, capabilities, practices, support resources, preferences, problems, and other constraints in order to provide effective product support and technical issue resolution. [ + ] Product Knowledge
Basic - Subject matter expert in knowledge of product/service value stream.
Preferred -Highly advanced, expert knowledge of operational effectiveness analysis methodologies (e.g. mission and system effectiveness analysis) and tools (e.g., mission simulations; measure of effectiveness; human in the loop simulators, test facilities, and operational evaluations).


Education and/or Experience

Level 5 - Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry and typically 14 to 19 years experience in an engineering classification or either a Master's degree with 12 to 17 years experience or a PhD degree with 9 to 14 years experience in an engineering classification. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.Level 6 - Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry and typically 20 years experience in an engineering classification or either a Master's degree with 18 years' experience or a PhD degree with a minimum of 15 years experience in an engineering classification. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.


Other Job related information

The candidate must have knowledge and experience in systems engineering or test engineering (minimum of 12 years preferred), system interoperability and must have experience leading multi-discipline technical development teams. Candidate must exercise initiative and have demonstrated ability solving problems, recommending and implementing appropriate courses of actions ranging from simple to complex problems, and must have good communication skills. Familiarity with the GMD system is a plus. Occasional travel will be required to interface with customers and program related meetings, conferences and briefings. Ability to work in a team environment is a must. Position is located in Huntsville, Alabama.