Description :
Location
Huntington Beach, CA
Virtual Office/Telecommute?
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Virtual Work Not Available
Shift
First
Business Unit
Integrated Defense Sys
Division
Networks & Space Systems
Program
Combat Systems
Occupation Title
Systems Engineering
Skills Management Title
Comm & Networks Sys Engrg
Job Classification
6K8CP2
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
Entry Level (up to 5 years of experience)
Exemption Status
Exempt
Union
No
Security Clearance Required?
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Ability to Obtain Interim and/or Final Clearances (Post Start) - US Citizenship Required
Work Eligibility Required?
Yes
US Person Status Required?
Yes
Export Control Required?
Yes
Relocation Money Available?
Yes
Date Posted
09/25/2008
Closing Date
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12/22/2008
Position Description
This position is for a network systems engineer to perform integration and test functions in the Future Combat Systems (FCS) Systems Integration Lab (SIL) to include network communications troubleshooting, debugging, analysis, and design. The engineer will perform the hands-on integration and test of radios, computers, and network management software applications from suppliers, FCS teammates, and government programs. The engineer will lead test efforts from the test planning phase through the test reporting phase. These efforts will require coordination with other FCS Integration teams as well as FCS partners, complimentary programs, and other contractors to ensure a consistent and relevant test approach across the program. The engineer will run tests in both the lab and field, and work with teammates to solve problems and support requirements verification. The engineer will develop test tools and applications necessary for testing the systems.
Competencies
General/Leadership
[ + ] Collaboration
Generally works effectively and cooperatively with work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups; establishes and maintains good working relationships by helping people feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions. Places higher priority on team and/or organization goals than on own goals. Normally offers to help work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups when they need assistance.
[ + ] Communication
Generally clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Usually 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. Generally 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.
[ + ] Initiating Action
Generally takes independent action when confronted with routine problems or situations. Implements new ideas or potential solutions without prompting; does not wait for others to take action or to request action. Occasionally takes action that goes beyond job requirements in order to achieve objectives.
[ + ] Innovation
Generally identifies assumptions in the way problems or situations of moderate scope and complexity are defined or presented. Sees alternative ways to view or define problems; is not constrained by the thoughts or approaches of work group members or inter-organizational employees. Generally draws upon multiple and diverse sources (individuals, disciplines, bodies of knowledge) for ideas and inspiration. Combines ideas in unique ways or makes connections between disparate ideas; explores different lines of thought. Views situations from multiple perspectives; brainstorms multiple approaches/solutions. Examines some potential solutions and evaluates each before accepting any; targets important areas for innovation and develops solutions that address meaningful issues in own and other work areas.
[ + ] Systems Thinking
Generally evaluates job tasks and processes on how well they help meet work group objective(s); attempts to identify non-value-adding components and barriers. Seeks input from others within work group and occasionally other internal employees to evaluate options for change and encourage buy-in. Supports changes to job/role structures and processes by communicating effectively and focusing on new skill development. Participates in measurement systems to monitor the implementation.
Technical
[ + ] Analysis/Design Optimization
Basic - General 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 -
[ + ] Engineering Judgment
Basic - Exercises engineering judgment in developing appropriate decisions considering decision criteria, implications, and possible consequences, to ensure product design integrity. Demonstrates basic understanding of the applicable scientific and engineering knowledge and appropriately involves subject matter experts and fellow work group members to obtain good information for the engineering decision-making process.
Preferred - 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.
[ + ] Network Systems
Basic - General knowledge of network communication concepts, principles and architectures, associated with network planning, design, integration and maintenance. End-to-end knowledge of network transport technologies, systems, environments, services, protocols, performance monitoring and diagnostic analysis.
Preferred - Exercises complete engineering judgment in developing appropriate decisions considering decision criteria, implications, and possible consequences, to ensure product design integrity. Demonstrates understanding of the applicable scientific and engineering knowledge and routinely includes company-wide subject matter experts to obtain good information for the engineering decision-making process.
[ + ] System Integration/Design
Basic - General ability to build computing systems from a variety of components to provide a business solution. Includes the general ability to integrate application components and databases across computing platforms.
Preferred - Complete knowledge of network communication concepts, principles and architectures, associated with network planning, design, integration and maintenance. End-to-end knowledge of network transport technologies, systems, environments, services, protocols, performance monitoring and diagnostic analysis.
[ + ] Systems Design Engr Principles
Basic - General knowledge of systems design and scientific principles to develop, design, analyze, test, and validate solutions for complex systems and sub-systems.
Preferred - Complete ability to build computing systems from a variety of components to provide a business solution, including the ability to integrate application components and databases across computing platforms.
Education and/or Experience
Level 2 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and 2 or more years' experience or a Master's 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 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.
Other Job related information
The engineer requires experience with MANET and knowledge of Network Centric Architecture concepts. The candidate must be proficient with C, C++, HTML, Java, and Linux and Windows operating systems as well as have a working knowledge of Router/Switch Configuration and IP networking. The engineer should be comfortable working in both the lab and field environment with frequent travel and extended field assignments. The engineer must have a working knowledge of legacy and emerging wireless communication technologies such as software defined radios, the tactical internet, Joint Tactical Radio (JTR) compliant waveforms, and commercial wireless networks. Ability to obtain a Secret clearance is required. B.S. degree required.