Communication & Networks Systems Engrg

Skills Management Title IT/Software Development Status Full Time, Employee Business Component IT/Software Development Requisition Number 08-1018648 YOU MAY NOT ALWAYS SEE US, but we're in the sky, on the ground, at sea and out in space; with your help our technologies will benefit the world. That's why we're here. Communication & Networks Systems Engrg Position Description The selected candidate will become a team member of the Wideband Networking Waveform (WNW) Integrated Product Team (IPT) on the Joint Tactical Radio Systems (JTRS) Ground Mobile Radios program developing the next generation radio system for the US Military and integrating various legacy systems into the WNW. Selected candidate will work closely with the WNW IPT technical lead to gain an understanding of the WNW architecture, design and performance as it relates to the planning and operations interface of the WNW to the operating environment, radio platforms and network managers. Selected candidate will, with time, be expected to become a recognized, relevant WNW/Networking expert in company, teammate and customer circles. Candidate will be responsible for supporting the design development, documentation, integration, test and delivery of the WNW. The selected candidate will provide technical leadership in network communication systems, lead the definition of system architecture and perform technical analysis/evaluation of large military network communication systems. Evaluate, recommend and develop system requirements, architecture and alternatives for military wireless and wire line networks. Ability to work in a multi-contractor, Boeing led, team environment, coordinating activities within the WNW IPT and across program IPTs (Software, Test & Evaluation and Systems Engineering.) In depth knowledge of Systems Engineering, Software Development and Integration is required. Significant experience in Systems Engineering of large systems comprised of many software configuration items (including development and analysis of interface requirements and details) is required. Experience managing day-to-day schedules and activities of systems engineering, software development and integration engineers is required. Candidate will be an active participant in customer briefings, internal team and management meetings/briefings (status, technical performance, cost/schedule performance). Selected candidate must have a current DoD Secret Security Clearance - US Citizenship is required. Competencies General/Leadership [ + ] Collaboration Mentors others in working effectively and cooperatively with team leaders, managers and internal employees; consistently and proactively establishes and maintains good working relationships by actively involving team leaders, managers and internal employees and helping them feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions. Places higher priority on team and organization goals than on own goals. Offers to provide assistance and/or thought leadership to other project team leaders when doing so would benefit the organization. [ + ] 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. [ + ] Customer Focus Provides enterprise level modeling for making customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive, high-level customer relationships as they relate to complex and large scale projects; actively seeks information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; presents project level information to senior level customers to build their understanding of issues and capabilities; considers how complex project level decisions/actions/plans will affect customers; responds quickly to meet significant customer needs and resolve complex problems; provides enterprise level thought leadership on monitoring and evaluating customer concerns, issues, and satisfaction and to anticipate customer needs. [ + ] Innovation Viewed as an expert in consistently and proactively identifying implicit assumptions in the way problems or situations are defined or presented. Sees alternative ways to view or define problems; is not constrained by the thoughts or approaches of team leads, internal employees or external customers. Consistently draws upon multiple and diverse sources (individuals, disciplines, bodies of knowledge) for ideas and inspiration. Guides other in combining ideas in unique ways or makes connections between disparate ideas; explores different lines of thought. Views situations from multiple perspectives; brainstorms complex approaches/solutions. Examines numerous potential solutions and evaluates each before accepting any; targets important areas for innovation and develops solutions that address meaningful issues in own work areas and thought the organization. [ + ] 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 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. [ + ] Engineering Judgment Exercises advanced, expert engineering judgment in developing appropriate decisions considering decision criteria, implications, and possible consequences, to ensure product design integrity. Demonstrates understanding of the applicable scientific and engineering knowledge and routinely includes industry-wide subject matter experts to obtain good information for the engineering decision-making process. [ + ] Network Systems Advanced, expert knowledge of network communication concepts, principles and architectures, associated with network planning, design, integration and maintenance. End-to-end knowledge of network transport technologies, systems, environments, services, protocols, performance monitoring and diagnostic analysis. [ + ] Systems Design Engr Principles Advanced, expert knowledge of systems design and scientific principles to develop, design, analyze, test, and validate solutions for complex systems and sub-systems. [ + ] Systems Trade Studies Advanced/expert of trade study process (e.g., benchmarking, best value). Education and/or Experience Degree and experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and typically 14 or more years' experience, Master's with typically 12 or more years' experience or PhD with typically 9 or more years' 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 Strong experience and background in the following areas is desired: Communication, network, wireless, risk management, queuing, IP, Mobile or Ad-Hoc or MANET, Information Assurance, radio, routing, QoS, DOORS, security architecture. The position requires strong coordination, organization, teaming and communication abilities along with horizontal integration skills. An understanding of specification trees and the requirements flow down process is required. A familiarity with DOORS database management system is preferred. Experience with military tactical radio systems is preferred. Experience in networking, especially in routing, QoS, and queuing theory, is preferred. A background in security architecture/Information Assurance is also preferred. Familiarity with risk management procedures and associated tools is required. Strong skills in development, maintenance and assessment of systems, software development and integration schedules are required. Active Secret clearance is required. Travel may be required to interface with customers and teammates. Prefer degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Sciences. *** Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, credit checks, and/or other requirements. 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