Systems Engineer 3\4
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 Joint Tactical Radio system (JTRS) surrogate radio. Candidate will need to 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, Software Communications Architecture (SCA), SDR, Object-oriented analysis/Object-oriented design (OOA/OOD), developing to JTRS standard APIs, SCA specifications, CORBA and UML. Expertise in some of the following areas is desirable: Waveform porting, VHSIC hardware description language (VHDL, Altera field-programmable gate array (FPGA) & JTRS Surrogate Radio (JSR). 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 plan, design, develop and verify complex lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions. Evaluates customer/operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces. Performs various analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture. Performs 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. Develops, maintains and identifies improvements for the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes. Resolves cross-functional technical issues.
Competencies
General• Collaboration
Works effectively and cooperatively with fellow employees, peers from other teams and/or parts of the organization and occasionally external customers; establishes and maintains good working relationships by actively involving others and helping them feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions. Places higher priority on team and/or organization goals than on own goals. Offers to provide help and/or leadership to other teams and/or employees and occasionally external customers when they need assistance.
• Customer Focus
Makes customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive customer relationships; uses information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; periodically becomes involved in sharing information with customers to build their understanding of issues and capabilities; considers how actions or plans will affect customers; responds quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems; assists higher graded employees and/or project team leaders in implementing ways to monitor and evaluate customer concerns, issues, and satisfaction and to anticipate customer needs.
• 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• 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.
• 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.
• 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 real time embedded development experience with Green Hills integrity, Wind River VxWorks or other applicable Real Time embedded Operating Systems (RTOS)?
Do you have OOA/OOD & C/C++ development experience?
Do you have experience with military communication systems, wireless and wired network protocols?
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 Phantom Works
- Program Adv Network And Space Systems
- Job Type Non-Management
- Experience Level Career/Experienced
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 02/08/2012
