Systems Engr Support Analyst 34 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 support analyst for the Acoustic Programs Business area performing system engineering Operational Concept Analysis 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. Should have 10-20 years Airborne ASW experience with acoustic subsystem experience. Current experience on maritime patrol multi-statics operations. 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
[ + ] Build Positive Relationships
Builds effective working relationships within the work group, with interorganizational employees, and occasionally with external customers. Probes for and provides information to clarify situations. Seeks and expands on original ideas, enhances others' ideas, and contributes own ideas about the issues at hand. Places higher priority on team and organization goals than on own goals. Seeks agreement from work group, with other employees, and occasionally with external customers to support ideas or take partnership-oriented action; uses sound rationale to explain value of actions. Establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping people feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions.
[ + ] 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.
[ + ] 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
[ + ] Analysis/Design Optimization
Basic - Broad ability to evaluate complex vehicles and systems from a multitude of perspectives. Includes the ability to apply figures of merit and integrated optimization tools. Ability to perform multi-disciplinary trade studies to evaluate configuration alternatives for functional and spatial integration.
Preferred -Extensive ability to evaluate complex vehicles and systems from a multitude of perspectives. Includes the ability to apply figures of merit and integrated optimization tools. Ability to perform multi-disciplinary trade studies to evaluate configuration alternatives for functional and spatial integration.
[ + ] 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.
[ + ] Systems Trade Studies
Basic - Complete knowledge of trade study process (e.g., benchmarking, best value).
Preferred -Extensive and specialized knowledge of trade study process (e.g., benchmarking, best value).
Basic Qualifications For Consideration
Do you have experience in Operational Concept Analysis?
Do you have experience writing and/or developing plans, procedures, schedules and executing integration and verification testing for various systems?
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 3 - Technical bachelor's degree and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or a Master's degree with typically 3 or more years' or a PhD degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A technical degree is defined as any four year degree, or greater, in a mathematic, scientific or information technology field of study. Level 4 - Technical bachelor's degree and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or a Master's degree with typically 7 or more years' or a PhD degree with typically 4 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A technical degree is defined as any four year degree, or greater, in a mathematic, scientific or information technology field of study.
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 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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