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Job title

Network Systems & Software Engineer - Integrated Perf Analysis

Company Boeing
Wage Not specified
Location United States, California, Huntington Beach
Employment type Full Time
Education Not Specified
Year Experience 4 - 5 Years of Practical Experience
Travel Not Specified
Published on 7/10/2008
Description
Location
Huntington Beach, CA

Virtual Office/Telecommute?
(Things you should know about Virtual Office)
Virtual Work Possible

Shift
First

Business Unit
Integrated Defense Sys

Division
Network & Space Systems

Program
Combat Systems

Occupation Title
Systems Engineering

Skills Management Title
Comm & Networks Sys Engrg

Job Classification
6K8CP5
Note: The level of the classification for a specific applicant will be based on the qualifications of that applicant.

Job Type
Non-Management

Experience Level
Senior Level (15+ years of experience)

Exemption Status
Exempt

Union
No

Security Clearance Required?
(Security Clearance definitions)
Ability to Obtain Interim and/or Final Clearances (Post Start) - US Citizenship Required

Work Eligibility Required?
Yes

US Person Status Required?
Yes

Export Control Required?
Yes

Relocation Money Available?
Yes

Date Posted
06/12/2008

Closing Date
(Things you should know about closing dates)
08/11/2008

Position Description
The candidate for this position will be a member of the Future Combat System (FCS) Network Systems and Software Engineering Team supporting design and development of requirements and architecture through integrated sensor-to-display performance analysis within net-centric environment combining hundreds of distributed sensors and displays. The tasks of this position include: Development of system-level performance analysis for end-to-end distributed command and control functions, then sub-allocate to major subsystems for the following major features: Network Management (Network Planning, Key Management, Network Establishment), Distributed Sensor Management, Multi-Sensor Fusion and Common Operating Picture, Situation Understanding (Situation and Threat Assessment), Mission Planning, Objective Planning, Ground-space/Airspace Planning, Maneuver Planning Functions, End-to-end UAV Planning, Command and Control, Collaborative Network Fires Planning, Command and Control. The candidate will participate in Command and Control System/Software Concept Development, Operational Thread Analysis, Mission System Architecture Development, Network-Centric Hardware-Software Integration and Network/Software Performance Analysis. The candidate in this position will work closely with other technical leads to gain an understanding of existing system elements. The candidate will work in a multi-contractor, Boeing led, team environment, coordinating activities within the IPT and across program IPTs (Architecture, Software, Test & Evaluation and Systems Engineering.) Candidate will be an active participant in customer briefings, internal team and management meetings/briefings. This position will require travel and is intended to be primarily based in Huntington Beach, CA. Other Boeing locations like St Louis and Seattle may also be considered for qualified candidates. Current Secret clearance is desired.

Competencies
General/Leadership
[ + ] Collaboration

Mentors others in working effectively and cooperatively with team leaders, managers and internal employees; consistently and proactively establishes and maintains good working relationships by actively involving team leaders, managers and internal employees and helping them feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions. Places higher priority on team and organization goals than on own goals. Offers to provide assistance and/or thought leadership to other project team leaders when doing so would benefit the organization.
[ + ] 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.
[ + ] Innovation

Viewed as an expert in consistently and proactively identifying 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 team leads, internal employees or external customers. Consistently draws upon multiple and diverse sources (individuals, disciplines, bodies of knowledge) for ideas and inspiration. Guides other in combining ideas in unique ways or makes connections between disparate ideas; explores different lines of thought. Views situations from multiple perspectives; brainstorms complex 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.
Technical
[ + ] Engineering Judgment

Basic - 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.
Preferred -
[ + ] Network Systems

Basic - 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.
Preferred - Exercises highly 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.

Education and/or Experience
Level 5 - Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry and typically 14 to 19 years experience in an engineering classification or either a Master's degree with 12 to 17 years experience or a PhD degree with 9 to 14 years experience in an engineering classification. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Level 6 - Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry and 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. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Other Job related information
An ability to obtain an interim and/or final clearance (post-start) is required for this position. Candidate must have strong systems engineering, architecture development, and design background with extensive software design and integration experience in the following areas: Distributed Information systems, Mission Computing Software design, development of Common Operating picture, and Multi-sensor Fusion. Background in Command and Control System/Software Concept Development, and Mission System Architecture Development is required. Experience with established analysis/requirements tools (such as OOD, DOORS, Rational, etc.) is preferred. Specific knowledge of Network-Centric Hardware-Software Integration is desirable along with application/Infrastructure Priority Scheme Design, OS and RTOS resource allocation design and tuning. Knowledge of software/hardware interrelationships to the overall system (e.g., real-time performance, system constraints, and concurrency) is a plus. Knowledge of SOSCOE is desirable. Experience in networking, especially in Mobile Ad-Hoc Networking (MANET) and Quality of Service is preferred. A general background in Linux, database design, XML and Object Oriented Design environment is a plus. Strong skills in development, verification, maintenance and assessment of systems, software development and integration schedules are required.df-tc

Experience/Skills
See above

Other desired skills:
Network Systems & Software Engineer - Integrated Perf Analysis