Guidance Nav & Control Engr 23 Job in Everett, Washington Us
Guidance Nav Control Engr 23
Location Everett, WA
Security Clearance Required? No Security Clearance Required
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Position Description
Create and manage engineering layouts for 787 flight control equipment installations using CATIA V5 with minimal supervision. Lead trade studies and manage technical projects. Ensure mechanical and hydraulic actuators fit within the available space and are fully integrated. Specify clearances and fits. Verify installations are interference free throughout the range of manufacturing tolerances by creating and maintaining tolerance analyses as required. Conduct kinematic analyses and define swept volumes of moving parts. Define and manage interfaces with Structures and other Systems. Specify installation requirements (torque values, finishes, processes). Negotiate installation requirements with Partners, Suppliers, Stress, Materials Processes, and other internal Boeing Systems groups. Work with Tech Designers to generate and release engineering that defines interfaces, detail part design, and equipment installation requirements. May be called upon to check the work of others and provide guidance and oversight. May be called upon to troubleshoot installation/rigging problems in the factory and/or at customer facilities. Develop schedules and resource requirements to execute Statement of Work.
Competencies
General
[ + ] Adaptability
Generally understands changes in own and others' work-group tasks and situations as well as the logic or basis for change; generally 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 work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups. 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.
[ + ] 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.
[ + ] Gaining Commitment
Generally describes expectations, goals, requests, or future states in a way that provides clarity and generates interest. Seeks, gives, and summarizes information; ensures that the situation/issue at hand is understood; presents own ideas; seeks and develops suggestions of others; Makes procedural suggestions. Usually uses appropriate influence strategies (such as demonstrating benefits or giving rewards) to gain genuine agreement with fellow work group members and occasionally other interorganizational employees, uses different approaches as needed to gain commitment. Generally summarizes outcomes of discussions and establishes next steps if needed. Establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping people feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions.
[ + ] 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.
[ + ] Project Management
Has general experience in the creation of simple project schedules identifying time frames for key project milestones. Usually updates more complex project schedules developed by more experienced employees; independently identifying project resource requirements by seeking assistance or recommendations from others within own work group and occasionally from other internal employees. Work may be checked by more experienced employees; may lead and direct the activities and resources of smaller projects within work group.
[ + ] 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
[ + ] GNC Design and Integration
Basic - General knowledge of controls, navigation and guidance methods as applied to aircraft, weapons and space vehicle design. Includes advanced education and experience with applied classical and modern control theory, system trade studies, architecture and integration, electromechanical system and equipment design and specification including management of supplier developed hardware, software and prototyping, vehicle handling and performance and pilot interfaces.
Preferred -Complete knowledge of controls, navigation and guidance methods as applied to aircraft, weapons and space vehicle design. Includes advanced education and experience with applied classical and modern control theory, system trade studies, architecture and integration, electromechanical system and equipment design and specification including management of supplier developed hardware, software and prototyping, vehicle handling and performance and pilot interfaces.
[ + ] GNC Requirements
Basic - General ability to create system level requirements for GNC systems and allocate those requirements down to the component level. Knowledge of military specifications, government regulations, customer needs, GNC system and component capabilities, and architectures.
Preferred -Complete ability to create system level requirements for GNC systems and allocate those requirements down to the component level. Knowledge of military specifications, government regulations, customer needs, GNC system and component capabilities, and architectures.
[ + ] Tech Verification/Validation
Basic - General knowledge of technical data verification and validation practices (e.g., Technical review of Engineering Data, Laboratory simulation, or actual procedure demonstration).
Preferred -Complete knowledge of technical data verification and validation practices (e.g., Technical review of Engineering Data, Laboratory simulation, or actual procedure demonstration).
Basic Qualifications For Consideration
Do you have experience with mechanical control installations?
Do you meet the criteria described in the 'Typical Education / Experience' section of this requisition?
Typical Education/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
Must be capable of working independently. Must be familiar with mechanical installations (flight controls experience desired but not essential.) The ideal candidate will have experience in the design and installation of flight controls hydraulic and / or mechanical actuators. Project management skills are desired. Knowledge of and experience in applying Geometric Dimensioning Tolerancing is highly desirable. CATIA V5 / Enovia experience is highly desirable. Strong communication skills are required. Must be capable of working and communicating with a broad range of suppliers and partners with diverse cultural backgrounds.
Closing Date: 12/12/2011about closing dates
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