Systems Engineer
Position requires current TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph. Boeing is seeking talented Systems Engineers as members of a technical team composed of multiple contractors and government personnel. General responsibilities include design, development, testing, delivering, operations and maintenance of information technology for a proprietary intelligence community customer. Specific job responsibilities include: a) Provide input to and execute work according to the Statement of Work; b) Use various development methods from waterfall to agile, participate in periodic technical reviews, present status of work performed, identify and resolve problems, and capture opportunities; c) Prepare the required documentation to include briefings, white papers, technical manuals, reports and operating instructions as directed by the customer; d) Translate detailed design into computer software, test, debug and refine the software to produce the required product; e) Interface between users and programmers for writing of programs with intuitive interfaces and output, efficient algorithms using common and complex computational structures; f) Aiding the programmer and user in the diagnoses and debugging of problems. Specific skills required include experience in the following: a) Ten or more years as a System Engineer applying one or several techniques related to requirements management, design and modeling, milestone reviews, testing, development and delivery, b) at least 1 year of experience with software languages and scripting with 1 or more of the following C++, Perl, Python, GCI, Java and J2E, Unix scripting; c) Common software configuration management tools and techniques such as Subversion, SharePoint, Lotus Notes, and Lotus Database; d) Computer Aided Software Engineering tools (e.g., Rational Rose, Rhapsody, Unified Modeling Language/UML). Position is contingent on contract award (anticipated January 2012) and customer security approval. Occasional overtime may be required.
Competencies
General• Build Positive Relationships
Consistently builds effective working relationships with other project leads, internal employees, and external customers. Probes for and provides information to clarify situations. Consistently seeks and expands on original ideas from other project leads, internal employees, and external customers, enhances others' ideas, and contributes own ideas about the issues at hand. Places higher priority on project and organization goals than on own goals. Guides others in gaining agreement from other project leads, managers, internal employees, and external customers to support ideas or take partnership-oriented action; uses sound rationale to explain value of actions. Establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping people feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions.
• Communication
Consistently clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Consistently keeps the audience thoroughly engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Consistently frames even complex messages in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Consistently 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. Advises fellow project leads and other internal employees in effective communication techniques.
• Systems Thinking
Consistently evaluates job tasks and processes on how well they help meet team objective(s); identifies non-value-adding components and barriers. Formulates change strategies; frequently seeks input from other project leads and internal employees 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 extensive measurement systems to monitor the implementation.
Technical• Analysis/Design Optimization
Basic - 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.
Preferred - Expert 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.
• Knowledge of User
Basic - Extensive and specialized knowledge of the user role, user domain, and user skill level to effectively work with and represent the end user within the company.
Preferred - Advanced/expert knowledge of the user role, user domain, and user skill level to effectively work with and represent the end user within the company.
Basic Qualifications For ConsiderationDo you have a minimum of 1 or more years of experience in one or more of the following software languages: C++, Perl, Python, GCI, Java and J2E, Unix Scripting?
Do you have BOTH: a) a Single-Scope Background Investigation (SSBI); AND b) a current Full-Scope Polygraph? Note:If you held a security clearance within the last two years, your clearance is considered current/active).
Do you have at least nine (9) or more years of experience as a Systems Engineer?
Typical Education/Experience
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. Level 5 - 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
Position requires current TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph. US Citizenship Required or equivalent. Applicants MUST include their Security Clearance Level and Investigation Date clearly on their resume. Position is contingent on Contract Award and customer approval. May require overtime to support surge. Please include relevant technology and management certifications on your resume, such as MCSE, Lotus Notes Developer, PMP, etc
- Business Unit Defense, Space&Security
- Division Networks & Space Systems
- Program Information Solutions
- Job Type Non-Management
- Experience Level Career/Experienced
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 03/30/2012
