Test & Evaluation Engineer 34 Job in Tukwila, Washington US
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Location Tukwila, WA
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Position Description
This position is for a Structures Laboratory Customer Coordinator providing program-specific test portfolio management. Responsibilities include serving as the primary point of contact between the Structures Laboratory and its internal customer organizations, managing all incoming work statement, providing preliminary validation of test requirements, managing initial planning activities, facilitating technical estimates with Structural Test subject matter experts, integrating technical estimates with Test Program Finance, and managing work statement changes with customers and Test Program Management. Communicate test program status to Test Program Management and directly to customers as needed. Develop and maintain metrics for program-level reporting. Support business planning and earned value management. Identify and manage risks, issues, and opportunities. Integrate relative priorities for various work statements both amongst a given customers work statement and with those of other customers. May serve as Control Account Manager for structural tests and support regular earned value variance reporting. Manage work placement activities including both internal and external work placements. When required, serve as the primary point of contact for performance management for tests placed at external laboratories. Must understand technical capabilities of the structures laboratories and be capable of representing the structures laboratory with customers. Candidate should also have a basic understanding of the technical capabilities of other Test Evaluation capabilities. Works under minimal direction.
Competencies
General
[ + ] Collaboration
Works effectively and cooperatively with fellow employees, peers from other teams and/or parts of the organization and occasionally external customers; establishes and maintains good working relationships by actively involving others and helping them feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions. Places higher priority on team and/or organization goals than on own goals. Offers to provide help and/or leadership to other teams and/or employees and occasionally external customers when they need assistance.
[ + ] Customer Focus
Makes customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive customer relationships; uses information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; periodically becomes involved in sharing information with customers to build their understanding of issues and capabilities; considers how actions or plans will affect customers; responds quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems; assists higher graded employees and/or project team leaders in implementing ways to monitor and evaluate customer concerns, issues, and satisfaction and to anticipate customer needs.
[ + ] Project Management
Experienced in creating comprehensive project schedules identifying time frames for key project milestones. Directs and manages more complex project schedules; independently identifies project resource requirements, may collaborate with others on the most complex projects assigned or assist more experienced employees in complex large scale projects. Ability to accept, direct and perform responsibilities and work assigned tasks as a project team member in support of the overall project; leads and directs the activities and resources of assigned projects and supports higher graded employees in more large scale and complex projects.
[ + ] Work Standards
Establishes criteria and/or work procedures to achieve a high level of quality, productivity, or service. 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 (positive or negative) of one's work; admits mistakes and refocuses efforts when appropriate. Provides encouragement and support to others in accepting responsibility; does not accept others' denial of responsibility without questioning.
Technical
[ + ] Top-Level (TPD)
Basic - Complete knowledge of test program design (TPD) of Systems (aircraft, satellite, etc.), System of Systems, and product (e.g. key tenants of a test program during the program life cycle) and the process of establishing and integrating the TPD within the program master phasing plan via various program and test program review. Generic understanding of various test categories (Environmental, Structural, Mechanical, Aerodynamics, Electrical, software, etc.). This Complete knowledge includes high-level test SOW (test plans), resources (people, skills, facilities, equipment), sequencing and estimating. Complete ability to identify the (existing or missing) test processes required to effect a test program based on the unique contracting and teaming relationships that exist on a program.
Preferred -Extensive and specialized knowledge of test program design (TPD) of Systems (aircraft, satellite, etc.), System of Systems, and product (e.g. key tenants of a test program during the program life cycle) and the process of establishing and integrating the TPD within the program master phasing plan via various program and test program review. Generic understanding of various test categories (Environmental, Structural, Mechanical, Aerodynamics, Electrical, software, etc.). This Extensive and specialized knowledge includes high-level test SOW (test plans), resources (people, skills, facilities, equipment), sequencing and estimating. Extensive and specialized ability to identify the (existing or missing) test processes required to effect a test program based on the unique contracting and teaming relationships that exist on a program.
[ + ] Vehicle Design
Basic - Comprehensive knowledge of vehicle design and operations; comprehensive knowledge of vehicle hydraulics, electronics and pneumatics.
Preferred -Advanced knowledge of vehicle design and operations; advanced knowledge of vehicle hydraulics, electronics and pneumatics.
Basic Qualifications For Consideration
Do you have experience working on interdisciplinary teams?
Do you have experience working in a test environment?
Do you have experience with industry standard project management techniques (PMBOK, etc)?
Do you have experience working with diverse teams including engineers, technicians, administrative, and management people?
Do you meet the criteria described in the 'Typical Education / Experience' section of this requisition?
Typical Education/Experience
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. 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.
Other Job related information
This position supports the Structures Test capabilities of Boeing Test Evaluation. The Structures Test Capability is an enterprise-wide organization with laboratories in the Puget Sound region, Southern California region, Mesa, St. Louis, and Philadelphia. Candidate should be capable of working in a virtual team environment, capable of handling ambiguity, engaging with a diverse audience inclusive of engineers, technicians, administrative, and management. Candidate should also be available for air travel to support ad hoc needs. Candidates with experience or understanding of testing, particularly structural testing, are preferred.
Closing Date: 03/30/2012about closing dates
Knowledge of occupational health and safety sciences.
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