Systems Engineer 5
Provide onsite support to Network Enterprise Domain - Engineering (NED-E) for the Advanced Enterprise Networks Group within Phantom Works. The task involves porting waveforms to a JTRS surrogate radio. Candidate must be a self starter that displays an unusual amount of initiative. The task also involves providing customer support during Lab and Field tests and demonstrations. This position will entail working with Software Definded Radios (SDRs) for mobile ad-hoc wireless and wired networks, networking protocols and network security protocols. Familiarity with network security concepts is desirable. Experience in the following technologies is desirable: JTRS, SCA, SDR, OOA/OOD, developing to JTRS standard APIs, SCA specifications, CORBA and UML. Expertise in some of the following areas is desirable: Waveform porting, VHDL, Altera FPGA & JSRs. A working knowledge of C/C++ software development using Real Time embedded Operating Systems (RTOS) (Green Hills Integrity, Wind River VxWorks) and component based software. Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to lead activities to plan, design, develop and verify complex lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions. 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. Leads analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture. Leads analyses for affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, 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, maintains and identifies improvements the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes.
Competencies
General• Communication
Consistently and proactively clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Guiders others in keeping their audience thoroughly engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames highly complex and or advanced information in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Regularly 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. Attends to both direct and indirect messages from others; correctly interprets messages and responds appropriately. Mentors and advises fellow project leads and other internal employees on effective communication techniques.
• 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.
• Initiating Action
Serves as a role model for others in taking immediate action when confronted with a problem or when made aware of a situation in own or other work area. Guides others in implementing new ideas or potential solutions without prompting; does not wait for others to take action or to request action. Consistently takes action that goes beyond job requirements in order to achieve objectives.
Technical• Com/Network System Design
Applies advanced communications and network concepts and principles. Applies advanced knowledge of antenna and aperture characteristics for application to communications and network system designs. Applies advanced knowledge of communications and network system design from architecture development to component design. Applies advanced associated technology and methods. Applies advanced knowledge of secure communications. Applies advanced methods to ensure communication system survivability. Applies advanced knowledge of communications and network system power system requirements. Applies advanced knowledge of radio frequency compatibility. Applies advanced solutions to highly advanced 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 advanced knowledge of additional characteristics including: human factors, maintainability, testability, supportability, mechanical design, packaging, electrical, and software.
• Engineering Judgment
Exercises 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.
• Network Systems
Advanced, expert 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.
• Requirements/Tracing
Advanced, expert knowledge of how to derive and allocate requirements (e.g., system, sub-system, software) and show traceability throughout the product lifecycle.
• Systems Design Engr Principles
Advanced, expert knowledge of systems design and scientific principles to develop, design, analyze, test, and validate solutions for complex systems and sub-systems.
• Tech Verification/Validation
Advanced expert knowledge of technical data verification and validation practices (e.g., Technical review of Engineering Data, Laboratory simulation, or actual procedure demonstration). Advises company management on innovative advanced technical ideas and solutions.
• Wireless Network Sys Design
Expert knowledge of large scale communication systems ranging in scope from system architecture to detailed product requirements / verification with an emphasis on network communications systems. Expert 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 real time embedded development experience with Green Hills intergity, Wind River VxWorks or other applicable Real Time Embedded Operating Systems (RTOS)?
Do you have OOA/OOD & C/C++ development experience?
Typical Education/Experience
Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's 14 or more years' experience, Master's with 12 or more years' experience or PhD with 9 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 Phantom Works
- Program Adv Network And Space Systems
- Job Type Non-Management
- Experience Level Career/Experienced
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 02/21/2012
