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Boeing Job Vacancy
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Posted on: Jun-29-2008 See all Jobs with Boeing
 
Job Details

Position: Field and Verification Project Engineer 4 - GMD

Job 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
Network & Space Systems

Program
Missile Defense Systems

Occupation Title
Engr Multi-Skill Leadership

Skills Management Title
Project Engineer

Job Classification
6C1LP4

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
06/20/2008

Closing Date
(Things you should know about closing dates)
08/19/2008

Position Description
The Boeing Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Field Engineering & Verification (FE&V) organization is responsible for executing tasks which promote technical integrity of facility assets across a geographically distributed team. This position is based in Huntsville, AL and is for a lead engineer responsible for planning and executing facility verification initiatives and tasks associated with complex facility modifications. Duties include overseeing technical execution of design and construction tasks, managing and implementing facility verification processes, technical monitoring of key Site Development processes, identifying program process improvements, working with internal and external GMD facility stakeholders to define and implement process improvements, coordinating across IPTs for solutions to technical facility issues, coordinating anomaly closures through program control boards, assisting with the resolution of external customer issues, providing plans and status to senior management, developing and maintaining metrics and coaching less experienced engineers. More general responsibilities include developing statements of work (SOW) for new and evolving facility needs, assisting management with the development of basis of estimates. Requires coordination with BSC, Teledyne and Bechtel A/E facility groups to develop plans, track progress, and resolve conflicts. Acts as the FE&V focal for the verification/validation plans. Works with group focals within WSOPS and other GMD Product Teams on Installation & Check Out and implementation of system level verification/validation plans. Identifies corrective actions to improve project or team performance when needed. Provides technical, business and integration technical-leadership for the development and execution of facility upgrades. Applies facilities engineering, proposal development, subcontract management, cost account management, planning & integration, customer interface.

Competencies
General/Leadership
[ + ] Planning And Organizing

Identifies more critical and less critical activities and assignments; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Proactively determines project or assignment requirements by breaking them down into tasks and identifying types of equipment, materials, and people needed. Effectively allocates appropriate amounts of time for completing own work; avoids scheduling conflicts. Is an expert at taking advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently; coordinates with internal and external partners. Uses time effectively and prevents irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion.
[ + ] Project Management

Extensive experience in creating comprehensive multi-tiered project schedules for significant Business Unit projects; identifies time frames for key project milestones and ensure alignment of sub tier activities for overall project visibility, tracking and completion. Directs and manages very complex project schedules requiring interfacing with multi regional or international activities. Independently identifies project resource requirements, integrate and direct multi project elements into a single collective overall project plan. Collaborates with others on the most complex projects assigned. Ability to direct, delegate and ensure performance of assigned responsibilities and tasks as a project team leader in support of the overall large scale and complex projects. Identifies and resolves any issues and provide solutions and or recommendations to ensure the successful completion of the project.
Technical
[ + ] Budget Management

Extensive and specialized knowledge of budget management principles and practices.
[ + ] Proj Management Theory/Concept

Extensive and specialized knowledge of Project Management theory, concepts and principles (e.g. theory of constraints, critical path methodology, project risk management, triple constraints, project scope management, project management lifecycle etc.) contained in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK[R] Guide).
[ + ] Project Leadership

Extensive and specialized ability to direct, delegate, and ensure performance of assigned responsibilities and tasks as a project team leader in support of the overall large scale and complex projects. Extensive and specialized ability to identify and resolve project related issues and provide solutions and/or recommendations to ensure the successful completion of the project.

Education and/or Experience
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.

Other Job related information
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
Company Informaton
Job Location Huntsville, AL
Company Name Boeing
 
 
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