Systems Engineer 6, Space Network Comm

Skills Management Title Engineering Status Full Time, Employee Business Component Engineering Requisition Number 08-1003601 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. Systems Engineer 6, Space Network Comm Position Description Job Description: Qualified applicant will be expected to leverage domain expertise in communications and networks systems engineering to lead the CONOPS development of classified complex spaced based communications & networks systems. Works closely with and influences customer to develop users concept of operations for system, including use cases and scenarios to define how the classified communication and network systems will be used/employed. This position will be expected to lead the CONOPS development, user interface definition and the Ground Segment Spec development. Participates in the conducting of comm. & networks system architecture functional analyses for classified multi-segment and highly complex space systems programs to ensure that functional requirements are met at all levels and functional requirements are traceable to customer CONOPS. Applicant will be expected to develop and integrate architectural views. This requires ability to define appropriate artifacts derived from DoDAF version 1.5 describing the systems and operational functionality of a complex SATCOM network communications system. Expected to expertly develop the necessary message sequence diagrams, functional flow block diagrams, IDEF0 functional decomposition diagrams, control flow, and data flow and other customized views as necessary. Will be expected to develops new principles, processes, methods, or concepts as necessary in regards to the integration of systems and software architectural perspectives. Provides system architecture and customer operational concept guidance to program management. Manages and approves processes for functional architecture development and integration of functions with other appropriate architectural perspectives including requirements, logical and physical views. Competencies General/Leadership [ + ] Adaptability Fully understands and is heavily involved in changes in own and fellow senior team leaders' work and situations; readily explains the logic or basis for change to senior team leaders and/or internal managers; is widely recognized as an expert on information about changes affecting own and fellow senior team leaders' jobs; frequently mentors team leaders and fellow senior team leaders around the change. Treats changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to fellow senior team leaders and external customers. Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors. [ + ] 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 Judgment Exercises highly advanced, expert engineering judgment in developing appropriate decisions considering decision criteria, implications, and possible consequences, to ensure product design integrity. Demonstrates understanding of the applicable scientific and engineering knowledge and routinely includes industry-wide subject matter experts to obtain good information for the engineering decision-making process. [ + ] Requirements/Tracing Highly advanced knowledge of how to derive and allocate requirements (e.g., system, sub-system, software) and show traceability throughout the product lifecycle. [ + ] Systems Trade Studies Highly advanced, expert level of understanding and knowledge of trade study process (e.g., benchmarking, best value). Education and/or Experience Requires educational credentials meeting the Boeing classification standards for engineers and typically 20 years' experience in an engineering classification or educational credentials meeting the Boeing classification standards for engineers and either a Master's degree with 18 years' experience or a PhD degree with a minimum of 15 years' experience in an engineering classification. Other Job related information Required Job Skills/Qualifications: Qualified candidate should be well versed in the customer's mission areas and knowledgeable of the customer community and domain. Extensive experience in space to ground systems interface definition is desired. Qualified candidate should have experience and references which show an excellent working relationship with Ground segment partners. Applies and develops highly advanced comm & networks technologies, scientific principles, theories, and concepts as well as highly advanced job practices, techniques, and standards. Addresses solutions to highly advanced multi-discipline integrating issues applicable to communications and network systems, including primary CONOPS characteristics such as physical and functional interfaces, communications reliability, link availability, and environmental constraints. Applies highly advanced communications and network concepts and principles (e.g., timing, control, modulation, coding, band width, digital, analog, switching, datalinks, frequency hopping, spread spectrum, null steering, Multiple Input/Multiple Output (MIMO), Demand Assignment Multiple Access [DAMA], routers, switches, local area networks). Familiarity with software architecture development in UML and functional modeling in IDEF0 is also desired. Experience with architecture modeling and database tools like DOORS, Rose/Rhapsody, System Architect, or SLATE desired. Applies highly advanced knowledge of secure communications (e.g., multi-level security, voice and data security, encryption, decryption, red/black, TEMPEST). Applies highly advanced methods to ensure communication system survivability (e.g., protect from jamming, blinding, detection, exploitation, hardening, radiation, blanking). Exhibits an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness. Recognized as an expert in the industry. Listens to and fully involves others in team decisions and actions; values and uses individual differences and talents. SS-SIPT0138 *** 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. 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