Description :
Location
Huntsville, AL
Virtual Office/Telecommute?
(Things you should know about Virtual Office)
Virtual Work Not Available
Shift
First
Business Unit
Integrated Defense Sys
Division
Advanced Systems
Program
Int Defense And Security Sys
Occupation Title
Software Engineering
Skills Management Title
Real Time Software Engineer
Job Classification
6J7BP4
Job Type
Non-Management
Experience Level
Mid Level (5-15 years of experience)
Exemption Status
Exempt
Union
No
Security Clearance Required?
(Security Clearance definitions)
Ability to Obtain Interim Clearance (Pre-Start) and Final Clearance (Post Start) - US Citizenship Required
Work Eligibility Required?
Yes
US Person Status Required?
Yes
Export Control Required?
Yes
Relocation Money Available?
Yes
Date Posted
03/17/2008
Closing Date
(Things you should know about closing dates)
05/16/2008
Position Description
Perform Software and Systems Engineering especially in the area of advanced communications, specifically software defined communications with High Information Assurance applicability, and network systems architectures for the Advance Systems Integrated Design Solutions organization. This position requires excellent communication, presentation, and team leadership skills dealing with a multi-company development team with the ultimate responsibility to drive the architecture vision and present the architecture to management and the customer. The position requires intimate knowledge of the Ground Mobile Radio (GMR) JTRS architecture and functionality or the AMF JTRS architecture and functionality. Real Time OS (RTOS, i.e. GHS Integrity), middleware (CORBA, i.e. OrbExpress), operating hardware services and driver development (i.e. radio services and radio devices) and porting, WF porting, Software Communication Architecture (SCA), and computer engineering experience are absolutely essential. Additional software systems experience in large scale software development and integration programs and proposals is pertinent. Experience in the AMF JTRS or GMR JTRS proposal effort and change proposal efforts are a plus. Experience with the complete software life-cycle as related to SEI standards and the CMMI criteria and to some extent DO178B Level D applicability is desired. Verbal and written communication skills are needed as associated to the presentation of software architecture. The selected individual will have a proven track record on developing/supporting software, presenting at design reviews and being recognized for being a key contributor for a successful review, and participating in product demonstrations (with hands on operational knowledge) in promoting Boeing capabilities and technical competency. Working with other teams in a collaborative development environment is a key to success. REQUIRED: Knowledge and experience in Software Defined Radios (preferably JTRS or FAB-T), Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS), middle-ware (e.g. CORBA), C/C++/C#, Interface Definition Language (IDL), XML, DOORS, Rhapsody (UML modeling), ClearCase, Quartus II (or equivalent), TI Code Composer (or equivalent) and software network communications. DESIRED: SNMP, PKI/DTLS/ information assurance experience are a plus. In addition SOSCOE, C2 Systems, and/or Visual Security Operations (VSOC) experience is a plus.
Competencies
General/Leadership
[ + ] Adaptability
Fully understands changes in own and fellow senior employees' work and situations; is frequently called upon to explain the logic or basis for change to other employees; is generally seen as an expert on information about changes affecting own and fellow senior employees' jobs; occasionally mentors fellow employees around the change. Treats changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to fellow senior employees and external customers. Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors.
[ + ] Communication
Consistently clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Consistently keeps the audience thoroughly engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Consistently frames even complex messages in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Consistently 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. Advises fellow project leads and other internal employees in effective communication techniques.
[ + ] Contributing To Team Success
Consistently makes procedural or process suggestions to work group members, fellow project leads, other internal employees, and external customers for achieving team goals or performing team functions; provides necessary resources or helps to remove obstacles to team accomplishments. Listens to and fully involves others in team decisions and actions; values and uses individual differences and talents. Shares important or relevant information with the team. Adheres to the team's expectations and guidelines; fulfills team responsibilities; demonstrates personal commitment to the team.
[ + ] 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.
[ + ] Developing Others
Proactively works with fellow project leads, internal employees, and external customers to identify areas for development, understand need for improvement, and set specific development goals; works with fellow project leads, internal employees, and external customers to identify a variety of options for meeting development goals; explores environmental supports and barriers to development; jointly determines appropriate developmental activities; secures resources required to support development efforts; offers assistance to help fellow project leads, interorganizational employees, and external customers overcome obstacles to learning; gives individuals specific feedback on their performance related to established goals; highlights key positive and negative performance issues; adjusts plans to ensure development.
[ + ] Managing Work
Consistently identifies highly critical and less critical activities and tasks amidst a large number of competing demands; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Consistently ensures that required equipment and/or materials are in appropriate locations so that own and others' work can be done effectively. Effectively allocates own time to complete work; coordinates own and others' schedules to avoid conflicts. Consistently takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently. Uses time effectively and prevents irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion.
Technical
[ + ] Analytical Skills
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.
[ + ] Languages & Databases
Extensive, specialized knowledge of software programming languages and databases and the ability to apply to the software domain. Programming languages encompass higher order languages, auto-coded languages and assembly languages.
[ + ] Real-time S/W Architecture
Extensive, specialized knowledge of real-time software architecture and design methodologies. Ability to synthesize real-time software architectures and designs that meet real-time requirements, characteristics and constraints.
Education and/or Experience
Typically 9 to 13 years' experience in an engineering classification or either a Master's degree with 7 to 11 years' experience or a PhD degree with 4 to 8 years' experience in an engineering classification. 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
This position is contingent on the award of the JTRS AMF contract. Candidate must be a US Citizen. Some travel will be required.
