GMD Design and Analysis Engineer Level 4

Skills Management Title Engineering Status Full Time, Employee Business Component Engineering Requisition Number 08-1008435 YOU MAY NOT ALWAYS SEE US, but we're in the sky, on the ground, at sea and out in space; with your help our technologies will benefit the world. That's why we're here. GMD Design and Analysis Engineer Level 4 Position Description Perform electrical and power systems analysis, design verification and validation for Huntsville Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Weapon Systems Operations Support- Field Engineering & Facility Integration. Effective at applying the systems engineering process to tasks related to electrical power stability and load balance, electrical sub-system requirements definition and allocation, vendor design reviews, development of test requirements and system test procedures, assessment of system performance and test data evaluation, support to GMD site engineering staff and provide technical participation and direction in the resolution of non-conformances. The selected candidate will play a support role in Installation Checkout Reviews and participate in facility verification activities. Ability to develop and optimize engineering processes to eliminate potential single point failures and minimize electrical equipment and power system down times. Participate in resolving complex power system and facility reliability problems that require demonstrated experience and ingenuity. Assist and periodically lead the resolution of facility problems from Huntsville with occasional travel to GMD sites including possible Outside Continental Unites States (OCONUS) site development. Competencies General/Leadership [ + ] Collaboration Consistently works effectively and cooperatively with team members and fellow project team leaders, other employees and external customers. Establishes and maintains good working relationships by actively involving less experienced employees and/or other project team leaders and external customers and helping them feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions. Places higher priority on team and organization goals than on own goals. Offers to provide assistance and/or project team leadership to other teams and/or employees when doing so would benefit the organization. [ + ] Managing Work Consistently identifies highly critical and less critical activities and tasks amidst a large number of competing demands; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Consistently ensures that required equipment and/or materials are in appropriate locations so that own and others' work can be done effectively. Effectively allocates own time to complete work; coordinates own and others' schedules to avoid conflicts. Consistently takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently. Uses time effectively and prevents irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion.Technical [ + ] Electrical Gen & Distribution Extensive and specialized knowledge and ability to design, analyze and validate electrical power systems including generation, storage, distribution, load management, coversion, stability, current return networks, high-voltage corona effects, power filter and fault mitigation, etc. [ + ] Electronic/Electrical Domain Extensive knowledge of electronic/electrical systems or subsystems and components including the requirements, operating principles, design variables, performance, and key interfaces. [ + ] Requirements Extensive, specialized knowledge of how to derive and allocate requirements (e.g., system, sub-system, software) and show traceability throughout the product lifecycle. Education and/or Experience Typically 9 to 13 years' experience in an engineering classification or either a Master's degree with 7 to 11 years' experience or a PhD degree with 4 to 8 years' experience in an engineering classification. 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 Occasional travel to Vandenberg Air Force Base (VFAB) and Fort Greely Alaska (FGA) is expected to support Field Engineering tasks and deployments on an as need basis. Prior electrical engineering field experience with facility electrical power systems and UPS systems is preferred. Specific experience with power stability, load balance and electrical sub-system requirements definition and allocation is also a plus. Experience working with electrical power component suppliers and electrical power system sub-contractors is highly advantageous. Boeing offers programs to support career advancement and learning opportunities and technologically challenging assignments. Indicate active security clearance status clearly on your resume. This position offers an opportunity for employees to also enjoy the advantages of living and working in Huntsville. Missile defense and space exploration are at the heart of this community, where there are more engineers per capita than anywhere else in the nation. Huntsville offers a wide range of cultural and recreational opportunities, and the natural beauty of the area provides unlimited opportunities for hiking, biking, golfing, outdoor exploration and water sports on the Tennessee River. *** Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, credit checks, and/or other requirements. 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