Description :
Location
Crystal City, VA
Virtual Office/Telecommute?
(Things you should know about Virtual Office)
Virtual Work Not Available
Shift
First
Business Unit
Integrated Defense Sys
Division
Network & Space Systems
Program
Missile Defense Systems
Occupation Title
Systems Engineering
Skills Management Title
Systems Architecture & Def
Job Classification
6K8CP4
Note: The level of the classification for a specific applicant will be based on the qualifications of that applicant.
Job Type
Non-Management
Experience Level
Mid Level (5-15 years of experience)
Exemption Status
Exempt
Union
No
Security Clearance Required?
(Security Clearance definitions)
Current Secret - US Citizenship Required
Work Eligibility Required?
Yes
US Person Status Required?
Yes
Export Control Required?
Yes
Relocation Money Available?
Yes
Date Posted
04/10/2008
Closing Date
(Things you should know about closing dates)
05/12/2008
Position Description
As a member of the MDS National Team, the selected candidate must have experience in systems design and integration, with strong experience in systems requirements development. The Design Requirements Engineer will create the system-level Concurrent Test, Training and Opewrations (CTTO) design for the BMDS System. Activities include architecture development through System Architect and DOORs tools, diagram development, supporting and/or leading the BMDS design peer reviews, and/or initiates documentation and allocation of requirements to appropriate BMDS Elements. Establishes tracking of flow-down processes and conducts traceability of the requirements. Actively engages in the defining, identification, and management of requirements at the BMDS and Element levels. Position expected to transition to HSV by 2010. The position requires strong coordination, organization, teaming and communication abilities and skills. Requires experience with UML modeling, and requirement development though automated tools, such as DOOR and System Architect. Requires experience with a Missile Defense component; such as Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD), Theater High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), Patriot PAC-3, Airborne Laser (ABL), Sea-Based Missile Defense (SMD), X-Band Radar (XBR), Defense Support Program (DSP), Battle Management Command Control and Communication (BM/C2/C). Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to lead activities to plan, design, develop and verify complex lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions. Leads others to evaluate customer/operational needs to define system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces. Leads analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture. Leads analyses for safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance and other specialties quality factors into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success. Leads, develops, maintains and identifies improvements the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes. Works under minimal direction/consultative direction.
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.
[ + ] Work Standards
Consistently establishes expert criteria and/or work procedures to achieve a high level of quality, productivity, or service. Dedicates required time and energy to assignments or tasks to ensure that no aspect of the work is neglected; works to overcome obstacles to completing tasks or assignments. Accepts responsibility for outcomes (positive or negative) of one's work; admits mistakes and refocuses efforts when appropriate. Provides encouragement and support to others in accepting responsibility; does not accept others' denial of responsibility without questioning.
Technical
[ + ] 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 -
[ + ] 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.
[ + ] Systems Trade Studies
Basic - Extensive and specialized knowledge of trade study process (e.g., benchmarking, best value).
Preferred - Advanced knowledge of engineering analysis (e.g. mechanical, electrical, avionics, design, circuit, systems, stress, structural, durability).
Education and/or Experience
Level 4 - Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry and 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. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. 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.
Other Job related information
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in the disciplines of battle management, command and control, radar, software, integration, or communications is desirable. Specific experience with System Architect (SA), Unified Modeling Language (UML) and DOORS is desirable.