GMD Embedded Test Chief Engineer 6

Skills Management Title Business/Strategic Management Status Full Time, Employee Business Component Business/Strategic Management Requisition Number 08-1008241 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 Embedded Test Chief Engineer 6 Position Description Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to lead activities to plan, design, develop test, and verify highly-complex lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions for the Embedded Test product within GMD. Leads others to evaluate customer/operational needs to define system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces involved GMD Embedded Test. Leads analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture. Leads 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. Leads, develops, designs and conducts research that results in new requirements management methodologies or result in unique approaches that mitigate assessment/review findings. Works independently. This chief engineer position will report to the GMD Embedded Test senior manager. Perform technical presentations to internal and external audiences. Responsible for Embedded Test technical problem resolution. Requires applicable knowledge and capability to review and approve technical designs. This position requires demonstrated technology knowledge in the following areas: missiles; RADAR; IR; communication systems; TATL-J and JREA-P protocols; Java, Fortran, C, and C++ languages; data analysis tools; modeling and simulation. Knowledge of GMD components is desired. Competencies General/Leadership [ + ] Collaboration Functions as an enterprise role model in working effectively and cooperatively with other fellow senior team leaders, executives, senior managers and internal employees; establishes and maintains good working relationships by actively involving fellow team leaders and senior managers and helping them feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions. Places higher priority on team and organization goals than on own goals. Provides assistance and/or thought leadership to fellow senior team leaders, team leaders, senior managers and internal employees when doing so would benefit the organization. [ + ] Communication Consistently and proactively clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Widely recognized as an enterprise wide expert in consistently keeping the audience thoroughly engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Consistently frames even the most advanced and complex messages in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Consistently and proactively 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. Proactively attends to both direct and indirect messages from others; correctly interprets messages and responds appropriately. Regularly mentors and advises fellow senior team leaders on effective communication techniques. [ + ] Decision Making Consistently and proactively recognizes a wide range of highly complex, advanced, and specialized issues, problems, or opportunities in own work group, across the organization and with external customers; determines whether action is needed. Consistently identifies the need for and proactively researches information to better understand advanced issues, problems, and opportunities. Is widely recognized as an enterprise wide level expert in integrating complex, advanced information from a variety of sources; detects unusually complex trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships. Proactively guides others in creating relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes. Consistently 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. Consistently includes fellow senior team leaders, team leaders, senior managers, internal employees, 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 Provides industry recognized expertise in evaluating job tasks and processes related to program/project objective(s); identifies non-value-added components and barriers. Expertly formulates complex change strategies; adeptly involves others to evaluate options for change and encourage buy-in. In a consulting role to executive leadership, makes appropriate changes to job/role structures and processes by assigning accountability, communicating effectively, focusing on new skill development, and integrating with related systems or processes. Guides others to use accurate measurement systems to monitor the implementation.Technical [ + ] Analytical Skills Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the enterprise level. [ + ] Engineering Analysis Highly advanced/expert knowledge of engineering analysis (e.g. mechanical, electrical, avionics, design, circuit, systems, stress, structural, durability). [ + ] Engineering Processes Highly advanced, expert knowledge of responsibilities and tasks performed by various Engineering departments/disciplines (e.g., design, test, software, technology, avionics). Highly advanced, expert knowledge of the interaction between departments/ disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-engineering processes (e.g., Operations, Logistics, Business). [ + ] Tech Verification/Validation Highly advanced, expert knowledge in technical data verification and validation practices (e.g., Technical review of Engineering Data, Laboratory simulation, or actual procedure demonstration). Consults within the industry on highly advanced and strategic technical ideas and solutions. [ + ] Test Program Design Highly advanced, expert knowledge of test program design (e.g., design of experiments, test plan development, validation). Education and/or Experience Typically 20 years' experience in an engineering classification or either a Master's degree with 18 years' experience or a PhD degree with a minimum of 15 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 OTHER: Position requires US Citizenship. Applicants selected must have a current FINAL SECRET clearance - will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for accessing classified information. **Please indicate your current Security Clearance status (Active, Inactive, etc.) and effective dates clearly on your resume.** Boeing offers programs to support career advancement and learning opportunities and technologically challenging assignments. 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. These additional items are required for the Company to comply with various laws and regulatory rules.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. The job specifications - including competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics), job-relevant work experience, education, and other requirements described in this requisition - will be the basis for applicant screening, including resume reviews, structured interviews and any other assessments used to support the hiring decision. All candidates considered for this position may be required to participate in a structured interview. The structured interview is a standardized method of evaluating candidates' job-related competencies to support an objective selection and promotion process. Contact Info: Boeing, U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. Boeing is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity in the workplace. Copyright © 2006 Boeing. All Rights Reserved.