Description :
Location
Arlington, VA
Virtual Office/Telecommute?
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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 Safety
Job Classification
6K8CP5
Job Type
Non-Management
Experience Level
Senior Level (15+ years of experience)
Exemption Status
Exempt
Union
No
Security Clearance Required?
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Current Secret - US Citizenship Required
Work Eligibility Required?
Yes
US Person Status Required?
Yes
Export Control Required?
Yes
Relocation Money Available?
Yes
Date Posted
06/26/2008
Closing Date
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07/10/2008
Position Description
Primary responsibility will be to Concurrent Test, Training, and Operations (CTTO) program, with secondary as back-up to C2BMC Core program. System Safety engineering and development of program safety plans to provide training to provide engineering team with application of safety policies and guidance. Individual will provide support to Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and other program personnel as required as well as other system engineering tasks as required. Successful candidate will interface with team members and National Team-B (NTB) management to ensure high quality products are generated on time and within the resources available. Responsibilities include integration of the product lines (BM, C2, Comm), generation of responsible sections of the capability specifications, training less experienced personnel in SE techniques, reviewing the content and details of technical products, and acting as a technical interface to MDA working level counterparts on an as required basis. 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, 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 consultative direction. -----------------------Technical Skills/Experience Required------------------------------------------------ Candidate should possess System Engineering with specializing in System and Software Safety with the ability to be part of an integrated team tasked with defining the physical, functional, and technical architecture necessary to describe the desired capabilities of an evolving BMDS Battle Management, Command & Control, and Communications effort. Skills required include: identification and definition of desired capabilities; modeling the interrelationships between internal and external components; communicating the desired capabilities to a diverse group of developers, engineers, subject matter experts, and users; and generating system/element level functional, performance, and interface specifications to document and control the achievement of the desired capabilities. Successful candidate will possess in depth knowledge of systems engineering concepts, principles, and techniques. Minimum of 7-10 years of system engineering and software systems engineering experience required in developing new and integrating existing systems. Experience should include specific roles in Battle Management and Command & Control systems with an understanding of DoD safety programs highly desired. Ability to analyze high level needs and through a structured and logical approach refine the need into an integrated set of hardware and software. Excellent communications skills desired (written and oral). Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings. Able to implement engineering plans within a project. Must be a self-starter and able to lead portion of the activity and direct the activities of junior and mid-level engineers. Current active DoD SECRET clearance required, TOP SECRET clearance a plus.
Competencies
General/Leadership
[ + ] Building Trust
Viewed as a role model in demonstrating honesty, keeping commitments, and behaving in a consistent manner. Consistently and proactively shares thoughts, feelings, and rationale so that other team leaders, managers and internal employees understand own positions. Consistently listens to others and objectively considers others' ideas and opinions, even when they conflict with one's own. Consistently treats people with dignity, respect, and fairness; gives proper credit to others; stands up for deserving others and their ideas even in the face of resistance or challenge.
[ + ] Collaboration
Mentors others in working effectively and cooperatively with team leaders, managers and internal employees; consistently and proactively establishes and maintains good working relationships by actively involving team leaders, managers and internal employees and helping them feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions. Places higher priority on team and organization goals than on own goals. Offers to provide assistance and/or thought leadership to other project team leaders when doing so would benefit the organization.
[ + ] Communication
Consistently and proactively clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Guiders others in keeping their audience thoroughly engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames highly complex and or advanced information in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Regularly 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. Mentors and advises fellow project leads and other internal employees on effective communication techniques.
[ + ] Negotiation
Explores all parties' needs, concerns, and initial positions as they relate to the largest and most complex negotiations. Builds common ground by highlighting areas of agreement and working through areas of disagreement. Manages the interpersonal process to stay focused on the task; constructively addresses emotions and conflict. Engages in mutual problem solving by brainstorming alternative positions or approaches and evaluating them openly and fairly. Builds value of preferred alternatives by relating them to the needs of others; responds to objections by emphasizing value. Seeks a win-win solution through a give-and-take process.
Technical
[ + ] Aircraft Systems/Software
Advanced, expert (depth and breadth) knowledge of multiple aircraft systems, components, and loadable/non-loadable software.
[ + ] Continued Oper Safety Proc
Advanced, expert knowledge of Continued Operation Safety Process (COSP) and reporting criteria.
[ + ] Flight Safety
Advanced/expert company and industry safety initiatives and strategies to reduce the world aircraft accident rate. Knowledge of operational flight safety, including industry-wide current safety topics (e.g., approach and landing, upset, Controlled Flight into Terrain [CFIT]).
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 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.
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