Systems Engineer 3\4
Ability to apply an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to the entire development lifecycle of a major subsystem of a network-centric program. Evaluates customer/operational needs to define and coordinate system functional and performance requirements, perform key subsystem architecture and design trade studies, perform essential subsystem-level analyses relating to network performance, work collaboratively within and across IPTs to develop and execute integration and test plans and verification and validation plans. 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. Candidate should be well versed in network architecture and have an in-depth understanding of at least one of the following technologies: ATM, Frame Relay, IP, MPLS-TE, OTU, and SONET/SDH. In addition, an understanding of commonly used network management protocols such as SNMPv3, SFTP, and SCP are useful as well as hands-on experience with commercial implementations such as Tivoli, Cisco or Juniper CLI, and open-source network management tools.
Competencies
General• Innovation
Consistently identifies implicit assumptions in the way problems or situations are defined or presented. Sees alternative ways to view or define problems; is not constrained by the thoughts or approaches of work group members, interorganizational employees or external customers. Draws upon multiple and diverse sources (individuals, disciplines, bodies of knowledge) for ideas and inspiration. Combines complex 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 numerous potential solutions and evaluates each before accepting any. Targets important areas for innovation and develops solutions that address meaningful issues in own work areas and thought the organization.
• Systems Thinking
Evaluates job tasks and processes on how well they help meet team objective(s); identifies non-value-adding components and barriers. Formulates change strategies; seeks input from others to evaluate options for change and encourage buy-in. Makes appropriate changes to job/role structures and processes by communicating effectively and focusing on new skill development. Uses accurate measurement systems to monitor the implementation.
Technical• Analysis/Design Optimization
Basic - 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.
Preferred - Extensive 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 - 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.
Preferred - Applies extensive communications and network concepts and principles. Applies extensive knowledge of antenna and aperture characteristics for application to communications and network system designs. Applies extensive knowledge of communications and network system design from architecture development to component design. Applies extensive associated technology and methods. Applies knowledge of secure communications. Applies knowledge of methods to ensure communication system survivability. Applies extensive knowledge of communications and network system power system requirements. Applies extensive knowledge of radio frequency compatibility. Applies extensive knowledge of 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. Applies knowledge in: human factors, maintainability, testability, supportability, mechanical design, packaging, electrical, and software. Applies knowledge of 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.
• Functional Flow Analysis
Basic - Complete knowledge of functional flow analysis process methodology applied to operations and maintenance evaluation and analysis.
Preferred - Extensive, specialized knowledge of functional flow analysis process methodology applied to operations and maintenance evaluation and analysis.
• Network Systems
Basic - 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.
Preferred - Extensive, specialized 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 - 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.
Preferred - Extensive 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. Extensive ability to interrelate, from system architecture, design, build, test, and deploy the fundamental aspects needed to produce effective computing solutions.
• Tech Verification/Validation
Basic - Complete knowledge of technical data verification and validation practices (e.g., Technical review of Engineering Data, Laboratory simulation, or actual procedure demonstration).
Preferred - Extensive, specialized 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 - 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.
Preferred - Extensive knowledge of large scale communication systems ranging in scope from system architecture to detailed product requirements / verification with an emphasis on network communications systems. Extensive 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 work 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 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. Level 4 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and 9 or more years' experience, Master's with 7 or more years' experience or PhD with 4 or more years' 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
