Senior R&D Engineer (35990)

 Engineer, Sr R&D(10270B)

 

PURPOSE STATEMENT

Responsible for designing, defining and implementing system requirements for complex customer systems and/or preparing studies and analyzing existing systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

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Designs, defines, implements system requirements, system specifications, input/output processes and working parameters by using current systems engineering methods and technologies.

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Documents system requirements by writing documents, reports, memos, change requests. Methods used are determined by approved procedures and standards.

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Tracks system engineering effort by creating and maintaining records in the approved tracking management tool.

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Solves system problems by analyzing the situation and recommending corrective or alternative actions.

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Analyzes, coordinates system partitioning (i.e. hardware/software partitioning) and total system integration by using systems engineering practices.

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Conducts special studies on subjects such as improving systems engineering practices, improving system quality, subsystem partitioning, etc. by researching and analyzing options for implementation.

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Continuously improves process and work methodologies by interfacing with peers/cross-functional groups and analyzing activities to improve workflow and work processes.

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Directs support personnel and project activities.

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Mentors engineers in software engineering activities/methodologies and domain knowledge.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

 

JOB SKILLS

 

 

Experience/Education

Bachelor's degree plus 6+ years of related work experience with a strong understanding of specified functional area, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Advanced degree preferred.

Technical/Business Knowledge (Job Skills)

Wide application of technical principles, practices, and procedures. Strong understanding of business unit function and cross group dependencies/relationships. Will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations.

Cognitive Skills

Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Has a sound knowledge of various technical alternatives and their impact.

Influence/Leadership

Establishes and cultivates an extensive network of support to facilitate completion of assignments. Participates in the development of less experienced staff by setting an example, providing guidance and work direction, and offering counsel. May lead a project team. Participates in determining goals and objectives for projects. Influences middle management on technical or business solutions. May interact with vendors.

Planning/Organization

Plans and organizes non-routine tasks w/approval. Initiates or maintains work schedule. Establishes priorities of work assignments.

Decision Making/Impact

Exercises judgment in selecting innovative, practical methods to achieve problem resolution. Failure to obtain results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in serious program delays and considerable expenditure of resources.

Supervision Received

Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.

Supervision Provided

May provide work direction and guidance to exempt and/or skilled nonexempt levels of employees; may be asked to evaluate performance of and assist in career development planning for subordinates.