GMD Radars Deputy Chief Engineer 5 - (US-AL-Huntsville - 35899)

Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: 57525567
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Location
Huntsville, AL

Virtual Office/Telecommute?
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Virtual Work Not Available

Shift
First

Business Unit
Integrated Defense Sys

Division
Network & Space Systems

Program
Missile Defense Systems

Occupation Title
Systems Engineering

Skills Management Title
Systems Architecture & Def

Job Classification
6K8CP5

Job Type
Non-Management

Experience Level
Senior Level (15+ years of experience)

Exemption Status
Exempt

Union
No

Security Clearance Required?
(Security Clearance definitions)
Current Secret - US Citizenship Required

Work Eligibility Required?
Yes

US Person Status Required?
Yes

Export Control Required?
Yes

Relocation Money Available?
Yes

Date Posted
04/10/2008

Closing Date
(Things you should know about closing dates)
06/09/2008

Position Description
The office of the Chief Engineer (CE) is responsible for the technical integrity of all aspects of the Radars Products to include: requirements development, trades studies and analyses, configuration decisions, and verification of requirements. All technical aspects of Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Flight and Ground test will be reviewed and approved by the CE. The CE has responsibility for the Radars technical performance measures and advises the Level 3 Change Commitment Board (CCB) and provides input at the level 2 CCB. The office of the CE provides the technology roadmap for Radars. The CE appoints and approves the Responsible Engineers for Radars. The CE office is also responsible for external technical support and Independent assessment activities and chairs the Engineering Product Review Board (EPRB) - including the failure review boards and Risk Boards and adjudicates problem resolution. 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 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. Works under consultative direction. The ideal candidate is an industry recognized technical expertise in radar design, analysis, technology, integration and operation with a focus on ground or sea based systems for defensive applications, extensive experience as a teacher or mentor to radar engineers, ability to work with teams at all levels. Excellent communication skills required. Demonstrated ability to integrate requirements and results across a large program. Ability to interface with high-ranking government officials, military officers, industry partners and academia. Requires an advanced degree in Engineering or Physics. A doctorate in Engineering or Physics is preferred.

Competencies
General/Leadership
[ + ] Building A Successful Team

Consistently ensures that the purpose and importance of the team are clarified (e.g., team has a clear charter or mission statement); guides the setting of specific and measurable team goals and objectives. Clarifies roles and responsibilities of team members; helps ensure that necessary steering, review, or support functions are in place. Is called upon to mentor employees and other team leaders in making procedural or process suggestions for achieving team goals or performing team functions; provides necessary resources or helps to remove obstacles to team accomplishments. Listens to and fully involves others in team decisions and actions; values and uses individual differences and talents. Shares important or relevant information with the team. Adheres to the team's expectations and guidelines; fulfills team responsibilities; demonstrates personal commitment to the team.
[ + ] Decision Making

Consistently and proactively recognizes a wide range of highly advanced or unusually complex issues, problems, or opportunities across the organization; determines whe