Systems Engineer 45 Job in Patuxent River, Maryland US
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Location Patuxent River, MD
Security Clearance Required? Current Secret - US Citizenship Required
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Position Description
Systems Engineer for the Acoustic Programs Business area performing system engineering tasks for Acoustic Processing Systems utilized on Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) aircraft. This includes but is not limited to the P-8A, P-3C, SH-60 and international Maritime Patrol Aircraft. Define system requirements, perform hardware/software requirements allocation, support system development, integration, test and verification. Tasks include requirements definition, specification development, test plan development, performing hardware/software integration tasks, coordinating laboratory testing efforts and performing both informal and formal verification testing in the Acoustic Subsystem Integration Lab in Anaheim. Define specific requirements for integration and verification test, interact with hardware, software and management teams and other parts of the Seattle P-8A Mission System Integrated Product Team (IPT) to understand requirements and direct or provide test objective guidance. Provide integration plan, verification plans, develop test procedures, execute the test and generate test report for the Acoustic Subsystem. Follow through and resolve open problems during test phases. Also includes reviewing subcontractor provided data items for conformance to procurement and customer requirements. Should have 10-20 years Airborne ASW experience with acoustic subsystem experience. Current experience on maritime patrol multi-statics operations and Tactical Support Center operations and mission planning is also required. A detailed knowledge of US Navy ASW capability enhancement plans strongly desired. Candidate must have DoD Secret clearance with TS SSBI strongly desired.
Competencies
General
[ + ] 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.
[ + ] Decision Making
Consistently recognizes a wide range of complex, specialized issues, problems, or opportunities in own work group, across the organization and with external customers; determines whether action is needed. Steadily identifies the need for and collects information to better understand issues, problems, and opportunities. Regularly integrates complex information from a wide variety of sources; detects complex trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships. Consistently creates relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes. Formulates clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. Consistently implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time. Regularly includes fellow project leads, employees across the organization, and external customers in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions.
[ + ] 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
[ + ] Analytical Skills
Basic - 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.
Preferred -Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the business unit level.
[ + ] Domain Specific Knowledge
Basic - Extensive and specialized knowledge of engineering discipline(s) (e.g., electrical, mechanical, software engineering) applied to product related systems (e.g., aircraft, avionics, propulsion, spacecraft, information/ communication systems) throughout the product development life cycle, from concept development to deployment.
Preferred -Advanced/ expert knowledge of engineering discipline(s) (e.g., electrical, mechanical, software engineering) applied to product related systems (e.g., aircraft, avionics, propulsion, spacecraft, information/ communication systems) throughout the product development life cycle, from concept development to deployment.
[ + ] Systems Trade Studies
Basic - Extensive and specialized knowledge of trade study process (e.g., benchmarking, best value).
Preferred -Advanced/expert of trade study process (e.g., benchmarking, best value).
Basic Qualifications For Consideration
Are you willing to travel up to 50% of the time to various US east coast test facilities?
Have you had at least 4 years Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) experience with acoustic subsystem experience?
Do you have a current/active Secret security clearance or a Single-Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)? (Note: If you held a security clearance within the last two years, your clearance is considered current/active).
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
Should have experience writing and developing plans, procedures, schedules and executing integration and verification testing for ASW acoustic processing systems. Additional experience in the areas of Systems Architecture, Systems Engineering, Integration, Test and Evaluation a plus. Should have a technical understanding of acoustic sensor algorithms and modeling/simulation techniques. The candidate should have the ability to perform a variety of tasks in a dynamic team environment. The candidate should have strong communication skills and be able to work with all levels of management. Experience with imbedded systems and red/black mixed networks is also highly desired. Candidate will have the ability to travel up to approximately 50% to various locations on the east coast of the US to support test activities. Please note that this job cannot be performed virtually.
Closing Date: 04/19/2012about closing dates
Knowledge of occupational health and safety sciences.
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