GMD Electrical Design and Analysis Facilities Engineer Lev4 - (US-AL-Huntsville - 35899)

Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: 59734372
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Location
Huntsville, AL

Virtual Office/Telecommute?
(Things you should know about Virtual Office)
Virtual Work Not Available

Shift
First

Business Unit
Integrated Defense Sys

Division
Network & Space Systems

Program
Missile Defense Systems

Occupation Title
Electronic & Electrical Engr

Skills Management Title
Electrical Systems Design

Job Classification
6B1BP4

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 Clearance (Pre-Start) and Final Clearance (Post Start) - US Citizenship Required

Work Eligibility Required?
Yes

US Person Status Required?
Yes

Export Control Required?
Yes

Relocation Money Available?
Yes

Date Posted
05/05/2008

Closing Date
(Things you should know about closing dates)
07/04/2008

Position Description
Perform electrical and power systems analysis, design verification and validation for Huntsville Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Weapon Systems Operations Support- Field Engineering & Facility Integration. Effective at applying the systems engineering process to tasks related to electrical power stability and load balance, electrical sub-system requirements definition and allocation, vendor design reviews, development of test requirements and system test procedures, assessment of system performance and test data evaluation, support to GMD site engineering staff and provide technical participation and direction in the resolution of non-conformances. The selected candidate will play a support role in Installation Checkout Reviews and participate in facility verification activities. Ability to develop and optimize engineering processes to eliminate potential single point failures and minimize electrical equipment and power system down times. Participate in resolving complex power system and facility reliability problems that require demonstrated experience and ingenuity. Assist and periodically lead the resolution of facility problems from Huntsville with occasional travel to GMD sites including possible Outside Continental Unites States (OCONUS) site development.

Competencies
General/Leadership
[ + ] Collaboration

Consistently works effectively and cooperatively with team members and fellow project team leaders, other employees and external customers. Establishes and maintains good working relationships by actively involving less experienced employees and/or other project team leaders and external customers 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 project team leadership to other teams and/or employees when doing so would benefit the organization.
[ + ] 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
[ + ] Certification & Qualification

Extensive knowledge of verification, validation, certification and qualification processes and procedures, including knowledge of governing regulations and compliance requirements. Ability to assess and document test or analysis data to show compliance.
[ + ] Electronic/Electrical Domain

Extensive knowledge of electronic/electrical systems or subsystems and components including the requirements, operating principles, design variables, performance, and key interfaces.
[ + ] Requirements

Extensive, specialized knowledge of how to derive and allocate requirements (e.g., system, sub-system, software) and show traceability throughout the product lifecycle.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry and typically 9 to 13 years experience in an engineering classification or either a Master's degree with 7 to 11 years experience or a PhD degree with 4 to 8 years experience in an engineering classification. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.