Systems Engineer 2\3
Ability to work productively in an interdisciplinary, collaborative systems engineering environment for large satellite-based network systems. Evaluate customer/operational needs to define and manage system and/or subsystem functional and performance requirements, support key subsystem architecture and design trade studies, support essential system and subsystem level analyses relating to network performance, and work collaboratively across IPTs to develop and execute integration and test plans and verification plans/procedures. Ability to communicate effectively with domain experts across a range of backgrounds including networking, satellite bus and payload design, software development, and satellite program management. Position requires a basic understanding of both terrestrial and satellite-based network architectures and protocols, and demonstrated experience with the configuration of commercial switch, router, and cross-connect equipment.
Competencies
General• Innovation
Generally identifies assumptions in the way problems or situations of moderate scope and complexity are defined or presented. Sees alternative ways to view or define problems; is not constrained by the thoughts or approaches of work group members or inter-organizational employees. Generally draws upon multiple and diverse sources (individuals, disciplines, bodies of knowledge) for ideas and inspiration. Combines ideas in unique ways or makes connections between disparate ideas; explores different lines of thought. Views situations from multiple perspectives; brainstorms multiple approaches/solutions. Examines some potential solutions and evaluates each before accepting any; targets important areas for innovation and develops solutions that address meaningful issues in own and other work areas.
• Systems Thinking
Generally evaluates job tasks and processes on how well they help meet work group objective(s); attempts to identify non-value-adding components and barriers. Seeks input from others within work group and occasionally other internal employees to evaluate options for change and encourage buy-in. Supports changes to job/role structures and processes by communicating effectively and focusing on new skill development. Participates in measurement systems to monitor the implementation.
Technical• Analysis/Design Optimization
Basic - General ability to evaluate complex vehicles and systems from a multitude of perspectives. Includes the ability to apply figures of merit and integrated optimization tools. Ability to perform multi-disciplinary trade studies to evaluate configuration alternatives for functional and spatial integration.
Preferred - Broad ability to evaluate complex vehicles and systems from a multitude of perspectives. Includes the ability to apply figures of merit and integrated optimization tools. Ability to perform multi-disciplinary trade studies to evaluate configuration alternatives for functional and spatial integration.
• Com/Network System Design
Basic - Makes use of and applies communications and network concepts and principles. Makes use of and applies knowledge of antenna and aperture characteristics for application to communications and network system designs. Makes use of and applies knowledge of communications and network system design from architecture development to component design. Makes use of and applies associated technology and methods. Makes use of and applies knowledge of communications and network system power system requirements. Makes use of and applies knowledge of radio frequency compatibility. Makes use of and applies knowledge of select integrating issues applicable to communications and network systems, including primary characteristics such as physical and functional interfaces, communications reliability, link availability, and environmental constraints.
Preferred - Completely understands and applies communications and network concepts and principles. Completely understands and applies knowledge of antenna and aperture characteristics for application to communications and network system designs. Completely understands and applies knowledge of communications and network system design from architecture development to component design. Completely understands and applies associated technology and methods. Understands and applies knowledge of secure communications. Understands and applies methods to ensure communication system survivability. Completely understands and applies knowledge of communications and network system power system requirements. Completely understands and applies knowledge of radio frequency compatibility. Understands and applies multi-discipline integrating issues applicable to communications and network systems, including primary characteristics such as physical and functional interfaces, communications reliability, link availability, and environmental constraints. Understands and applies knowledge in: human factors, maintainability, testability, supportability, mechanical design, packaging, electrical, and software.
• Functional Flow Analysis
Basic - General knowledge of functional flow analysis process methodology applied to operations and maintenance evaluation and analysis.
Preferred - Complete knowledge of functional flow analysis process methodology applied to operations and maintenance evaluation and analysis.
• Network Systems
Basic - General knowledge of network communication concepts, principles and architectures, associated with network planning, design, integration and maintenance. End-to-end knowledge of network transport technologies, systems, environments, services, protocols, performance monitoring and diagnostic analysis.
Preferred - Complete knowledge of network communication concepts, principles and architectures, associated with network planning, design, integration and maintenance. End-to-end knowledge of network transport technologies, systems, environments, services, protocols, performance monitoring and diagnostic analysis.
• System/Data Architecture
Basic - General ability to model and analyze data from a computing technical and specific business process viewpoint; integrates the data into a computing system and application architecture. General ability to interrelate, from system architecture, design, build, test, and deploy the fundamental aspects needed to produce effective computing solutions.
Preferred - Complete ability to model and analyze data from a computing technical and specific business process viewpoint; integrates the data into a computing system and application architecture. Complete ability to interrelate, from system architecture, design, build, test, and deploy the fundamental aspects needed to produce effective computing solutions.
• Tech Verification/Validation
Basic - General knowledge of technical data verification and validation practices (e.g., Technical review of Engineering Data, Laboratory simulation, or actual procedure demonstration).
Preferred - Complete knowledge of technical data verification and validation practices (e.g., Technical review of Engineering Data, Laboratory simulation, or actual procedure demonstration).
• Wireless Network Sys Design
Basic - General knowledge of large scale communication systems ranging in scope from system architecture to detailed product requirements / verification with an emphasis on network communications systems. General knowledge of standardized internet network technologies and protocols in heterogeneous mobile ad-hoc environments at network layer (TCP/IP and Mobile Ad-hoc routing protocol), media access layer, physical layer, information assurance, as well as network management to network communication systems.
Preferred - Broad knowledge of large scale communication systems ranging in scope from system architecture to detailed product requirements / verification with an emphasis on network communications systems. Broad knowledge of standardized internet network technologies and protocols in heterogeneous mobile ad-hoc environments at network layer (TCP/IP and Mobile Ad-hoc routing protocol), media access layer, physical layer, information assurance, as well as network management to network communication systems.
Basic Qualifications For ConsiderationDo you have any work or class related experience with any of the following industry standard protocols: IP, MPLS, SONET / SDH and/or OTN?
Do you have experience working on a network communications system?
Typical Education/Experience
Level 2 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and 2 or more years' experience or a Master's 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 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.
Other Job related information
- Business Unit Defense, Space&Security
- Division Networks & Space Systems
- Program Space And Intelligence Systems
- Job Type Non-Management
- Experience Level Career/Experienced
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 03/16/2012
