GMD Systems Architecture Engineer 4/5

Skills Management Title IT/Software Development Status Full Time, Employee Business Component IT/Software Development Requisition Number 08-1021328 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. GMD Systems Architecture Engineer 4/5 Position Description Systems Engineer to provide System Architecture expertise for a GMD Weapons Systems Engineering team responsible for defining, documenting, and managing the GMD System Architecture. Position responsibilities include documenting current GMD architecture and capabilities, assessing system performance and identifying capability shortfalls, identifying architecture alternatives, determining functional requirements and interface changes required by new system capabilities, supporting architecture sensitivity analyses and trade studies, and establishing a forward path for GMD system development. Position requires interfacing with Missile Defense National Teams and GMD Product Teams to ensure a thorough review of GMD architecture. The successful candidate will employ a comprehensive knowledge of System Architecture tools, processes, and products to assess current and planned system architectures and interfaces and postulate alternative approaches that improve system effectiveness in terms of performance, cost, risk mitigation, flexibility, and robustness. Competencies General/Leadership [ + ] 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 project leads, internal employees, and external customers 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 others throughout the organization and in partner organizations to support partnership objectives. Implements effective means for monitoring and evaluating the partnership process and the attainment of mutual goals. [ + ] Decision Making Consistently recognizes a wide range of complex, specialized issues, problems, or opportunities in own work group, across the organization and with external customers; determines whether action is needed. Steadily identifies the need for and collects information to better understand issues, problems, and opportunities. Regularly integrates complex information from a wide variety of sources; detects complex trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships. Consistently creates relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes. Formulates clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. Consistently implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time. Regularly includes fellow project leads, employees across the organization, and external customers in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions. [ + ] Systems Thinking Consistently evaluates job tasks and processes on how well they help meet team objective(s); identifies non-value-adding components and barriers. Formulates change strategies; frequently seeks input from other project leads and internal employees to evaluate options for change and encourage buy-in. Makes appropriate changes to job/role structures and processes by communicating effectively and focusing on new skill development. Uses extensive measurement systems to monitor the implementation.Technical [ + ] Analysis/Design Optimization Basic - Extensive 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 - [ + ] Analytical Skills Basic - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources with clients, customers and/or suppliers. Preferred -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 Analysis Basic - Extensive knowledge of engineering analysis (e.g. mechanical, electrical, avionics, design, circuit, systems, stress, structural, durability). Preferred -Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the business unit level. [ + ] Integrated Systems Basic - Extensive knowledge of design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, materials, equipment, and methods. Preferred -Advanced knowledge of engineering analysis (e.g. mechanical, electrical, avionics, design, circuit, systems, stress, structural, durability). [ + ] Systems Trade Studies Basic - Extensive and specialized knowledge of trade study process (e.g., benchmarking, best value). Preferred -Advanced/expert knowledge of design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, materials, equipment, and methods. Education and/or Experience Level 4 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and 9 or more years' experience, Master's with 7 or more years' experience or PhD with 4 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. Level 5 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's 14 or more years' experience, Master's with 12 or more years' experience or PhD with 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 REQUIRED: Active SECRET clearance. Experience with architectural modeling tools such as System Architect or Rhapsody and modeling constructs such as UML or SysML. Experience with development and use of Department of Defense Architecture Framework views of system architectures. Experience in developing or working on Service Oriented Architecture, Application Architect or Enterprise Architecture. Experience with system of systems design and integration, and analysis of system architectures and interfaces. Experience with development, decomposition, and verification of system requirements. Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to brief results to senior leadership. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently or in a team environment. PREFERRED: Active TOP SECRET clearance. Experience with both traditional product-based and matrix organizational structures. Knowledge of large-scale, integrated system-of-systems architecture and/or operations. Skill in technical analysis, modeling, simulation and evaluation of large-scale system-of-systems architectures and operations. Boeing offers programs to support career advancement and learning opportunities and technologically challenging assignments. This position offers an opportunity for employees to also enjoy the advantages of living and working in Huntsville. Missile defense and space exploration are at the heart of this community, where there are more engineers per capita than anywhere else in the nation. Huntsville offers a wide range of cultural and recreational opportunities, and the natural beauty of the area provides unlimited opportunities for hiking, biking, golfing, outdoor exploration and water sports on the Tennessee River. *** Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, credit checks, and/or other requirements. These additional items are required for the Company to comply with various laws and regulatory rules.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. The job specifications - including competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics), job-relevant work experience, education, and other requirements described in this requisition - will be the basis for applicant screening, including resume reviews, structured interviews and any other assessments used to support the hiring decision. All candidates considered for this position may be required to participate in a structured interview. The structured interview is a standardized method of evaluating candidates' job-related competencies to support an objective selection and promotion process. Contact Info: Boeing, U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. Boeing is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity in the workplace. Copyright © 2006 Boeing. All Rights Reserved.