Systems Engineer 1

Systems Engineer 1

The entry-level Systems Engineer will support Apache Rotorcraft Support (ARS) as a member of the Product Support and Engineering team. The Systems Engineer's primary responsibilities will include technical elements of ARS proposals, and the Systems Engineer will be a member of the proposal team for the United States Government and International Apache programs. The Systems Engineering will review Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Boeing's proposed aircraft configuration to identify impacts to the support elements: Manpower and Personnel Integration (MANPRINT); Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation (PHS&T); Support and Test Equipment (S&TE); Transportability; technical manuals; obsolescence; and aircraft spares. The Systems Engineer will provide technical support throughout the proposal process to Program Management, Proposal Management, and Contracts and Pricing and will support the proposal team with technical responses and customer technical inquiries. Based on proposed aircraft configuration, the Systems Engineer will plan for material requirements, including spares and S&TE and will be the primary Bill of Material contact on the Systems Engineering team. In this capacity, the Systems Engineer will be accountable to Program Management and Material Estimating and will provide Bill of Material guidance to other technical teams. As a member of the ARS Product Support and Engineering team, the Systems Engineer will also develop an understanding of the acquire business process and the Department of Defense elements of Integrated Product Support. The Systems Engineer will support each acquisition from receipt of an RFP through submittal and negotiations. After contract award, the team member will provide support to transitioning the proposal to execution. The team member will be an Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) IPT member.

Competencies
General

• Communication
Makes an effort to clarify purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Tries to keep the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. With guidance from others frames messages in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; tries to use terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Occasionally seeks input from audience; checks understanding; tries to present message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; at times requires guidance from others on how to respond.

• Gaining Commitment
Tries to describe expectations, goals, requests, or future states in a way that provides clarity and generates interest. Seeks and summarizes information from fellow work group members; ensures that the situation/issue at hand is understood; occasionally presents own ideas; seeks and develops suggestions of others; makes procedural suggestions. With guidance from others, uses influence strategies (such as demonstrating benefits or giving rewards) to gain genuine agreement with fellow work group members; occasionally uses different approaches as needed to gain commitment. Tries to summarize outcomes of discussions and establishes next steps if needed. Makes an effort to establish good interpersonal relationships with fellow work group members by helping people feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions.

• Systems Thinking
Gains understanding of job tasks and processes and how they contribute to meeting work group objective(s). Identifies non-value-adding tasks and alerts more experienced employees for possible improvements. Participates in changes to job/role structures and processes as directed by supervisor.

Technical

• Analytical Skills
Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources.

• Engr Knowledge & Comprehension
Basic knowledge of various engineering disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, and systems. The ability to communicate with technical personnel from multiple skill areas and functions to evaluate technical information and issues impacting design, production, and support of products, services, or other deliverables.

• Integrated Systems
Basic knowledge of design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, materials, equipment, and methods.

Basic Qualifications For Consideration

Do you meet the criteria described in the 'Typical Education / Experience' section of this requisition?

Typical Education/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 Global Services & Support
• Program Integrated Logistics
• Job Type Non-Management
• Experience Level Entry
• US Person Status Required? Yes

Closing Date: 02/17/2012