Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer 45 Job in Everett, Washington Us
Guidance Navigation Control Engineer 45
Location Everett, WA
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Position Description
Control Systems Development - Apply knowledge of classical and modern control theory to develop and support flight control systems. Apply knowledge of company, customer and government agencies performance and safety requirements or regulations in order to design, analyze, test and certify flight control systems. Apply knowledge of sensors, computers, servos, redundancy management functions, navigational aids, pilot/operator controllers and characteristics to the functional specification, analysis and testing of flight control systems. Ability to formulate requirements, evaluate control concepts in simulation facilities, document detailed specifications of control laws and mode logic for use by hardware and software designers, use computer workstation analysis and test tools, perform verification and validation lab testing, and conduct validation flight testing. Apply knowledge of engineering principles and techniques used in airplane systems, flight crew operations, maintenance operations, and manufacturing operations to develop and support the flight control systems. Familiar with Matlab and Simulink, and able to develop code scripts. Work under minimal supervision.
Competencies
General
[ + ] Coaching/Teaching
Consistently clarifies expected behaviors, knowledge, and level of proficiency by guiding, seeking and giving information and checking for understanding. Consistently provides instruction, positive models, and opportunities for observation in order to help other project managers, internal employees, and external customers develop skills; encourages questions to ensure understanding. Consistently gives timely, appropriate feedback on performance; reinforces efforts and progress. Consistently establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping project leads, internal employees, and external customers feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions.
[ + ] Communication
Consistently clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Consistently keeps the audience thoroughly engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Consistently frames even complex messages in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Consistently 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. Advises fellow project leads and other internal employees in effective communication techniques.
[ + ] Innovation
Consistently identifies implicit assumptions in the way complex problems or situations are defined or presented. Sees alternative ways to view or define problems; is not constrained by the thoughts or approaches of other project leads, internal employees or external customers. Consistently 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 numerous potential solutions and evaluates each before accepting any. Targets important areas for innovation and develops solutions that address meaningful issues in own work areas and thought the organization.
[ + ] Project Management
Extensive experience in creating comprehensive multi-tiered project schedules for significant Business Unit projects; identifies time frames for key project milestones and ensure alignment of sub tier activities for overall project visibility, tracking and completion. Directs and manages very complex project schedules requiring interfacing with multi regional or international activities. Independently identifies project resource requirements, integrate and direct multi project elements into a single collective overall project plan. Collaborates with others on the most complex projects assigned. Ability to direct, delegate and ensure performance of assigned responsibilities and tasks as a project team leader in support of the overall large scale and complex projects. Identifies and resolves any issues and provide solutions and or recommendations to ensure the successful completion of the project.
[ + ] Systems Thinking
Consistently evaluates job tasks and processes on how well they help meet team objective(s); identifies non-value-adding components and barriers. Formulates change strategies; frequently seeks input from other project leads and internal employees 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 extensive measurement systems to monitor the implementation.
Technical
[ + ] GNC Design and Integration
Basic - Extensive and specialized 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 -Advanced, expert 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 - Extensive 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 -Advanced, expert 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.
[ + ] Simulation and Modeling
Basic - Extensive knowledge regarding the development of aeromechanic and astrodynamic simulation models and assessment of environmental effects for demanding applications.
Preferred -Advanced, expert knowledge regarding the development of aeromechanic and astrodynamic simulation models and assessment of environmental effects for demanding applications. Subject matter expert in simulation and modeling.
[ + ] Tech Verification/Validation
Basic - Extensive, specialized knowledge of technical data verification and validation practices (e.g., Technical review of Engineering Data, Laboratory simulation, or actual procedure demonstration).
Preferred -Advanced expert knowledge of technical data verification and validation practices (e.g., Technical review of Engineering Data, Laboratory simulation, or actual procedure demonstration). Advises company management on innovative advanced technical ideas and solutions.
Basic Qualifications For Consideration
Do you meet the criteria described in the 'Typical Education and/or Experience' section for this requisition?
Do you have experience in DO-178B?
Typical Education/Experience
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. Level 5 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's 14 or more years' experience, Master's with 12 or more years' experience or PhD with 9 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
Experience in the areas of design, analysis, test and verification of flight control system and components. Experience with managing verification and approving supplier created documentation for components. Ability to define requirements and ensure that the impacts of regulatory and internal requirements are reflected in the system and component requirements. Ability to perform flight control system verification and validation utilizing simulations, laboratories and test vehicles. Review test data for compliance to those requirements.
Closing Date: 01/03/2012about closing dates
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