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Location Saint Louis, MO Virtual Office/Telecommute? (Things you should know about Virtual Office) Virtual Work Not Available Shift First Business Unit Integrated Defense Sys Division Support Systems Program Training Systems And Services Occupation Title Systems Engineering Skills Management Title Systems Architecture & Def Job Classification 6K8CP3 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) No Security Clearance Required Work Eligibility Required? No US Person Status Required? No Export Control Required? Yes Relocation Money Available? Yes Date Posted 08/01/2008 Closing Date (Things you should know about closing dates) 10/15/2008 Position Description The UK Apache Training Systems program within Boeing Training Systems and Services, located in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a Systems Engineer to work in and engineering team that provides updates to the UK Apache high fidelity simulators. The selected applicant will perform requirements analysis, requirements documentation activities, and will support program development as a Subject Matter Expert within a multi-disciplined engineering team. The teams focus is on the development of hardware and software system modifications and architecture changes to upgrade the previously fielded Full Mission simulator and Field Deployable Simulators. The candidate will be called upon to apply their Subject Matter Expertise to assist the software engineering staff through their design, unit test and hardware-software integration of new training solutions for the UK customer. This candidate will be responsible in applying Boeings best systems engineering principles and practices in the highly dynamic environment of these high-fidelity simulation devices. Specific duties will include requirements analysis, dissection, and traceability with application to the simulator design. Preparation of requirements traceability documentation and program/customer review presentations will be required. Participation on the review of software engineering requirements peer review documentation to insure the flow-down of system level requirements into the software applications. Review and acceptance of test engineering test plans and procedures to insure complete coverage of the systems engineering requirements for each upgrade. The candidate will interface directly with and support the Apache Training Systems test engineering team and will support test activities as a Subject Matter Expert when required. Previous experience as a UK Apache pilot is highly desired. An engineering background with demonstrated application of systems engineering principles is a must. Experience and familiarity with trainer and simulator requirement applications toward training equipment architecture development is recommended. The selected candidate will apply their subject matter expertise on the UK Apache aircraft systems, avionics and weapons systems with a focus on application to the current simulator architecture and hardware functionality. The selected candidate applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify a lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions. Evaluates customer/operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces. Performs various analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture. Performs 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. Develops the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes. Resolves cross-functional technical issues. Works under general direction. Competencies General/Leadership [ + ] Adaptability Understands changes in own and others' work and situations; may be asked to explain the logic or basis for change to less experienced employees; actively seeks information about changes affecting own and fellow employees' jobs. 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 interorganizational employees and occasionally to 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. [ + ] Build Positive Relationships Builds effective working relationships within the work group, with interorganizational employees, and occasionally with external customers. Probes for and provides information to clarify situations. Seeks and expands on original ideas, enhances others' ideas, and contributes own ideas about the issues at hand. Places higher priority on team and organization goals than on own goals. Seeks agreement from work group, with other employees, and occasionally with external customers to support ideas or take partnership-oriented action; uses sound rationale to explain value of actions. Establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping people feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions. [ + ] Communication Clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Keeps the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. 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. Accurately interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. [ + ] Customer Focus Makes customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive customer relationships; uses information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; periodically becomes involved in sharing information with customers to build their understanding of issues and capabilities; considers how actions or plans will affect customers; responds quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems; assists higher graded employees and/or project team leaders in implementing ways to monitor and evaluate customer concerns, issues, and satisfaction and to anticipate customer needs. [ + ] Work Standards Establishes 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 [ + ] Analysis/Design Optimization Basic - Broad ability to evaluate complex vehicles and systems from a multitude of perspectives. Includes the ability to apply figures of merit and integrated optimization tools. Ability to perform multi-disciplinary trade studies to evaluate configuration alternatives for functional and spatial integration. Preferred - [ + ] Customer/Supplier Knowledge Basic - Complete knowledge of customer's/supplier's organization, processes, policies and procedures, products, requirements, capabilities, practices, support resources, preferences, constraints, etc. Preferred - Extensive ability to evaluate complex vehicles and systems from a multitude of perspectives. Includes the ability to apply figures of merit and integrated optimization tools. Ability to perform multi-disciplinary trade studies to evaluate configuration alternatives for functional and spatial integration. [ + ] Domain Specific Knowledge Basic - Complete knowledge of engineering discipline(s) (e.g., electrical, mechanical, software engineering) applied to product related systems (e.g., aircraft, avionics, propulsion, spacecraft, information/ communication systems) throughout the product development life cycle, from concept development to deployment. Preferred - Extensive knowledge of customer's/supplier's organization, processes, policies and procedures, products, requirements, capabilities, practices, support resources, preferences, constraints, etc. [ + ] Product Life-cycle Basic - Complete knowledge of product lifecycle, including manufacturing, deployment, modification, aging and continued service, and disposal. Preferred - Extensive and specialized knowledge of engineering discipline(s) (e.g., electrical, mechanical, software engineering) applied to product related systems (e.g., aircraft, avionics, propulsion, spacecraft, information/ communication systems) throughout the product development life cycle, from concept development to deployment. Education and/or Experience Level 3 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and 5 or more years' experience, Master's degree with 3 or more years' experience or PhD degree with experience. 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. Level 4 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and 9 or more years' experience, Master's with 7 or more years' experience or PhD with 4 or more years' experience. 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 ****A previous or current UK Restricted or US DOD Secret clearance is required. Submitted resumes are required to indicate current Security Clearance status and the date of the most recent review. ****