Test & Evaluation Engineer 3
Develops and maintains electrical drawings using AutoCAD and by applying company, industry and governmental standards. Prepares electrical schematics in support of aircraft instrumentation modifications to incorporate data system changes made in support of flight test activities. Develops design solutions of varying complexity and is responsible for final validation and maintenance of all flight test electrical schematics produced on the F/A-18E/F and EA-18G flight test programs. Coordinates activities and products with internal/external partners. Works under general direction.
Competencies
General• Adaptability
Understands changes in own and others' work and situations; may be asked to explain the logic or basis for change to less experienced employees; actively seeks information about changes affecting own and fellow employees' jobs. Treats changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to fellow interorganizational employees and occasionally to external customers. Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors.
• Communication
Clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Keeps the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. 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. Accurately interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.
• 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.
• Planning And Organizing
Identifies more critical and less critical activities and assignments; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Determines project or assignment requirements by breaking them down into tasks and identifying types of equipment, materials, and people needed. Allocates appropriate amounts of time for completing own work; avoids scheduling conflicts. Takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently; coordinates with internal and external partners. Uses time effectively and prevents irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion.
• Work Standards
Establishes criteria and/or work procedures to achieve a high level of quality, productivity, or service. Dedicates required time and energy to assignments or tasks to ensure that no aspect of the work is neglected; works to overcome obstacles to completing tasks or assignments. Accepts responsibility for outcomes (positive or negative) of one's work; admits mistakes and refocuses efforts when appropriate. Provides encouragement and support to others in accepting responsibility; does not accept others' denial of responsibility without questioning.
Technical• Analog/Digital Signal Proc
Complete knowledge of analog and digital signal processing. Knowledge of data system design, architecture, use, and measurement techniques utilizing transducers and sensors as a signal source.
• Data System Design
Complete knowledge of network centric data systems design, architecture and measurement techniques utilizing acquisition elements. Applies knowledge of instrumentation data recording devices and techniques to select the appropriate device for the test application.
• Test/Evaluate Data Acqstn Sys
Complete knowledge of data acquisition system attributes (e.g., range, accuracy, frequency response, bandwidth) to define characteristics of measurements to be recorded.
• Transducer & Sensor Selection
Complete knowledge of transducer and sensor physics and the ability to make hardware selections appropriate to measure physical phenomena.
Basic Qualifications For ConsiderationThis position requires that you work out of Patuxent River, Maryland. Do you currently reside in the Patuxent River, Maryland area (where relocating would not be required) or are you willing to relocate to the Patuxent River, Maryland area?
Do you meet the criteria described in the 'Typical Education / Experience' section of this requisition?
Typical Education/Experience
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.
Other Job related information
This requisition is for a permanent position at Patuxent River NAS in support of the F/A-18 E/F and EA-18G aircraft. This position will require relocation to Maryland if the candidate does not already reside there. This position requires a broad background and working knowledge of Aircraft and Mission Systems. Familiarity with the Flight Test environment is desired. The successful candidate for this position will have experience in electrical design and electrical schematic maintenance. Experience using AutoCAD is desired. Position requires the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance post start. US Citizenship is required (Refer to Security Clearance Definitions link above).
- Business Unit Engineering Ops & Tech
- Division Boeing Test & Evaluation
- Program Flight Test Operations
- Job Type Non-Management
- Experience Level Career/Experienced
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 03/08/2012
