Systems Engineer 1 Job in El Segundo, California US
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Location El Segundo, CA
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Position Description
Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to assist with analyses, design, development and verification of a lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions. Assists with analyses to evaluates customer/operational needs to define system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces. Assists with various analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture. Assists with system engineering analyses for affordability, 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.
Support reliability tasks through all satellite program phases. Interface effectively with all technical disciplines in a team environment to trade factors such as reliability, cost, weight and technical risk in arriving at the final design. Prepare mathematical models, failure rate predictions, electrical stress derating and failure modes and effects analyses. Knowledge in statistics and statistical methods is a plus.
This position requires the ability to work in a team environment and a strong desire to learn. Experience in reliability modeling, failure rate predictions, electrical stress derating, failure modes effects and criticality analyses and familiarity with satellite and payload design, fabrication and test is a plus. Computer literacy and proficiency in mathematics is essential. Familiarity with math software tools such as MatLab, Mathematica and an interest in or proficiency in C++ and VBA programming is desired.
Competencies
General
[ + ] Adaptability
Tries to understand changes in work-group tasks, situations, and the department as well as the logic or basis for change; occasionally seeks information about changes affecting their individual job. 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 work group members. 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
Makes an effort to work effectively and cooperatively with fellow work group members; establishes and maintains productive working relationships by involving other work group members as appropriate and thanking them for their assistance. Places higher priority on work group goals rather than on own goals; offers to help other employees when they need assistance.
[ + ] Communication
Makes an effort to clarify purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Tries to keep the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. With guidance from others frames messages in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; tries to use terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Occasionally seeks input from audience; checks understanding; tries to present message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; at times requires guidance from others on how to respond.
[ + ] Innovation
Seeks alternative ways to view or define problems. Tries to combine ideas in unique ways or makes connections between disparate ideas; explores different lines of thought; views situations from multiple perspectives; participates in brainstorming approaches/solutions. Focuses on areas for innovation and suggests solutions that address meaningful issues in own work area.
[ + ] Systems Thinking
Gains understanding of job tasks and processes and how they contribute to meeting work group objective(s). Identifies non-value-adding tasks and alerts more experienced employees for possible improvements. Participates in changes to job/role structures and processes as directed by supervisor.
[ + ] Work Standards
Strives to achieve a high level of quality, productivity of service based on criteria established by direct supervisor. 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 of one's work; admits mistakes and refocuses efforts when appropriate.
Technical
[ + ] Elec Parts/Mat/Processes
Basic knowledge of Parts, Materials and Processes related to Electrical, Electronic, Electro-mechanical, Electro-optical commodities. Knowledge of analytical processes, construction, integration and performance evaluation. Knowledge of Parts, Materials and Processes management and control, producibility, application limitations, packaging and handling, radiation effects, reliability, failure modes, failure analysis and techniques, instrumentation, assembly and repair methods, obsolescence, drawings and fabrication, screening and qualification, derating.
[ + ] Engr Knowledge Comprehension
Basic knowledge of various engineering disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, and systems. The ability to communicate with technical personnel from multiple skill areas and functions to evaluate technical information and issues impacting design, production, and support of products, services, or other deliverables.
[ + ] Reliability Analyses
Basic knowledge of reliability analyses including mission reliability requirements/performance parameters, mean time between failure, schedule reliability, guarantees and warranties, system/subsystem block diagramming, function flows, predictions, allocations, redundancy modeling, verification/validation, reliability planning, procedure/process development, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and reliability testing/growth.
[ + ] Statistical Concepts
Basic knowledge of statistical analysis concepts such as normal distribution, standard deviations, mean, probability, and confidence levels.
Basic Qualifications For Consideration
Do you meet the criteria described in the 'Typical Education / Experience section' of this requisition?
Typical Education/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
Closing Date: 04/20/2012about closing dates
Knowledge of occupational health and safety sciences.
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