Test & Evaluation Engineer 6

Skills Management Title Quality Assurance/Safety Status Full Time, Employee Business Component Quality Assurance/Safety Requisition Number 08-1006563 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. Test & Evaluation Engineer 6 Position Description Engineering member of the Ground Based Mid-course Defense (GMD) Program Interceptor Design, Integration & Test des Chief Engineer Group. Develops new test and assembly principles, processes, procedures, methods, or concepts. Participates in resolving complex problems that require a high level of ingenuity and innovation. Investigates and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired results. Verifies accuracy of results through consultation with other authorities in the field and by formal review. Prepares plans for and oversees development of processes, procedures, methods, and tools. Translates contract requirements into work requirements, processes, procedures, and tasks. Resolves or oversees resolution of programmatic problems. Resolves technical problems that would critically affect performance, cost, or schedule. Manages research and development resources to meet contractual and internal requirements. Reviews work in progress to ensure that specifications, design, criteria, and performance schedules are maintained. Organizes technical aspects of proposal development from bid decision to submittal of proposal to customer. Provides functional and technical guidance to all aspects of engineering project management. Acts as project leader in specialized instances. Must be able to work in a multi-discipline team environment. Position supports engineering test functions across multiple sites to include Huntsville, Alabama, Vandenberg, California and Fort Greeley, Alaska. Extended travel to the various sites may be required to support interceptor integration, emplacement and launch activities. Individual needs to be able to support first or second shift operations as program requirements dictate. Experience in missile ground, flight test or launch site operations is highly desirable. Program/project management experience in launch site operations and integration is highly desirable. Required experience includes the technical background and ability to understand and resolve technical issues associated with missile or range systems. Experience with the technical integration of payloads to a booster vehicle is a plus. An understanding of the support functions, (i.e. Configuration Management, Quality Assurance, scheduling, requirements development and tracking). The ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally is required. Knowledge of flight, ground and laboratory test requirements. Knowledge of engineering documents and test vehicles (e.g., aircraft, rocket, satellite); including system operation (e.g., flight controls, avionics, and hydraulics/pneumatics). The ability to attend to and verify the accuracy and completeness of detailed information. This also includes the ability to identify missing or inconsistent information or data. Listens effectively; demonstrates understanding; clarifies meaning for others; speaks with clarity and precision; able to communicate with a diverse audience; writes clearly and concisely. Builds long-term relationships with internal and external customers by understanding their current and future needs; meeting commitments to customers on time and keeping them informed; seeks and uses customer feedback. The ability and willingness to take ownership of work activities and ensure they are completed accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner. The ability to quickly and accurately process multiple types of information and/or perform multiple tasks simultaneously. The ability and willingness to take independent action. 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. [ + ] Customer Focus Provides enterprise level modeling for making customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive, high-level customer relationships as they relate to complex and large scale projects; actively seeks information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; presents project level information to senior level customers to build their understanding of issues and capabilities; considers how complex project level decisions/actions/plans will affect customers; responds quickly to meet significant customer needs and resolve complex problems; provides enterprise level thought leadership on monitoring and evaluating customer concerns, issues, and satisfaction and to anticipate customer needs; sets up customer feedback systems to gauge customer satisfaction and makes adjustments to service as indicated by feedback.Technical [ + ] Engineering Tests Techniques Superior ability to perform engineering tests techniques, including handling qualities, performance, systems testing, structural loads, weapons separation, propulsion, etc. [ + ] Test Conduct Highly advanced, expert ability to lead a team to conduct a test, compilation of test sequence, monitor progress of the test, and record test activities while being able to accommodate any unforeseen events that occur during the test. [ + ] Test Hardware/Equip Design Highly advanced, expert knowledge of design of experimental models, mechanisms, prototypes, test rigs and fixtures, test equipment, and load measurement devices. Includes mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatics systems design. Knowledge of machine shop tools and processes. Ability to integrate wide range of test instrumentation (e.g. strain, pressure, and temperature). Utilizes analytical tools (e.g. classical stress analysis, finite element analysis, CAD based kinematics) to validate design and document in report format [ + ] Test Program Design Highly advanced, expert knowledge of test program design (e.g., design of experiments, test plan development, validation). [ + ] Veh Sys & Subcomponent Test Highly advanced, expert knowledge across a wide range of engineering disciplines (e.g. structural design, mechnical design, electrical design, aerodynamics, stress analysis, weight and balance preparation, durability, dynamics, fluid power systems, propulsion/fuel systems, acoustics, material properties, fracture mechanics, environmental conditioning, control theory, and test instrumentation). Highly advanced, expert knowledge of domestic and international regulations (e.g. FAA, DOD, and NASA regulations) on the certification of test articles/vehicles to assure compliance of design. Utilizes the above knowledge and Boeing/Industry standards to establish new design, set ups and execution methods of tests (e.g. structural, noise, mechanical, electrical, environmental, and materials on systems, vehicles and subcomponents). 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 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.