Apache Training Systems Systems Engineer Pilot 34 Job in Saint Louis, Missouri US
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Location Saint Louis, MO
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Position Description
Boeing Apache Training Systems is in need of an experienced Systems Engineer/Apache Pilot for software end product verification and validation (VV), including test planning, development, execution, analysis, and associated documentation, in support of the Apache Training Systems High Fidelity Trainer. The Apache Trainer supports Army Aviators in training and mission rehearsal.
The successful candidate will be required to:
1) Determine the test cases needed to verify the software, hardware and device configuration being developed in support of Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) or Retrofit devices.
2) Provide the Verification and Validation (VV) activity status and burn-down information.
3) Provide Pilot SME assistance to Integrated Product Team (IPT) members to ensure proper device behavior.
4) Create verification plans based on requirement criteria stated in Statements of Work (SOW), including:
a) Determine verification criteria type and test method for the traceability matrix,
b) Populate approved program with the traceability matrix information,
c) Support demos.
5) Generate test documentation including test plans, test cases, test reports, test procedures and the generation of Requirements Verification Traceability Matrix (RVTM), and coordination of all testing activities with development team.
6) Contribute to continual improvement by way of lessons learned, customer feedback, and corrective and/or preventative action.
7) Support anomaly investigations and present findings.
8) Interact and coordinate closely between IPTs.
9) Participate in gathering and analyzing requirements for test measurement systems.
10) Perform data analysis and develop and utilize data processing tools.
11) Lead a team of test engineers or be part of a team of test engineers on a device.
The preferred candidate would be either Pilot- In Command or Tracked as an Instructor Pilot or Maintenance Test Pilot with a minimum of 300 hours of PIC or tracked position, with deployment history in Iraq or Afghanistan theater of operations. The candidate should have Lot 6.2 experience at a minimum with a preference in Lot 11 or Lot 13 aircraft with Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (M-TADS/PNVS).
Competencies
General
[ + ] 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.
[ + ] Systems Thinking
Evaluates job tasks and processes on how well they help meet team objective(s); identifies non-value-adding components and barriers. Formulates change strategies; seeks input from others to evaluate options for change and encourage buy-in. Makes appropriate changes to job/role structures and processes by communicating effectively and focusing on new skill development. Uses accurate measurement systems to monitor the implementation.
Technical
[ + ] Analytical Skills
Basic - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the department level.
Preferred -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.
[ + ] Integrated Systems
Basic - Complete knowledge of design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, materials, equipment, and methods.
Preferred -Extensive knowledge of design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, materials, equipment, and methods.
[ + ] Tech Verification/Validation
Basic - Complete knowledge of technical data verification and validation practices (e.g., Technical review of Engineering Data, Laboratory simulation, or actual procedure demonstration).
Preferred -Extensive, specialized knowledge of technical data verification and validation practices (e.g., Technical review of Engineering Data, Laboratory simulation, or actual procedure demonstration).
[ + ] Test Program Design
Basic - Complete knowledge of test program design (e.g., design of experiments, test plan development, validation).
Preferred -Extensive, specialized knowledge of test program design (e.g., design of experiments, test plan development, validation).
Basic Qualifications For Consideration
Do you have experience as an Army Rated Apache Longbow Pilot?
Do you have experience as a Pilot in Command, Instructor Pilot or Maintenance Test Pilot for the Apache Longbow airframe?
Do you have Apache simulator experience as either an Instructor/Operator or as a UT?
Typical Education/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
The successful candidate will support in-house builds, field retrofits, foreign military sales and commercial sales for the Apache Longbow Crew Trainer as a Pilot/ Co-Pilot Gunner Subject Matter Expert and test engineer. Travel, sometimes up to 40%, is therefore required in both CONUS and OCONUS.
Closing Date: 03/27/2012about closing dates
Knowledge of occupational health and safety sciences.
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