System Design Engineer Argon ST College Level
Boeing's Electronic & Mission Systems business area Argon ST, a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of The Boeing Company, is looking for a recent college graduate to join their Development group as a Systems Design Engineer to support hands-on design and development of state-of-the art communications electronics in one of the following areas: Analog, Digital, Integrated Circuits, Optical, or Radio Frequency (RF)/Microwave. Responsibilities will include, assist with the development and documentation of electronic and electrical system requirements. Develop or modify basic hardware and software designs based on defined requirements. Perform system tests to verify operational and functional requirements. Assist in monitoring suppliers' performance to ensure compliance with requirements. Support resolution of product integration issues and production anomalies. Research basic technologies for potential application to company business needs.
Competencies
General• Adaptability
Tries to understand changes in work-group tasks, situations, and the department as well as the logic or basis for change; occasionally seeks information about changes affecting their individual job. 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 work group members. 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.
• Collaboration
Makes an effort to work effectively and cooperatively with fellow work group members; establishes and maintains productive working relationships by involving other work group members as appropriate and thanking them for their assistance. Places higher priority on work group goals rather than on own goals; offers to help other employees when they need assistance.
• 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• Analog/Digital Signal Proc
Basic understanding of analog and digital signal processing. Knowledge of data system design, architecture, use, and measurement techniques utilizing transducers and sensors as a signal source.
• Analytical Skills
Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources.
• Circuit Design
Basic understanding of analog and digital circuit design and packaging techniques.
• Electronic System Design
Basic ability to conceive, develop, optimize, maintain and modify electronic/electrical system designs based on requirements. Ability to provide technical coordination with internal and external suppliers and customers.
• 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.
• Hardware/Software Development
Basic knowledge of programming languages (e.g., C#, Java, Java 2 Enterprise and Mobile Editions (J2EE, J2ME), C++, Visual Basic, C, Assembly, Ladder Logic, Numerical Control (NC) Programming, Matlab). Basic knowledge of communications, networking, and protocols (e.g., Transport Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Extensible Mark-up Language (XML), Wireless Access Protocol (WAP)). Basic knowledge of software development and testing tools (e.g., editors, compilers, linkers, desktop simulations, configuration management tools, requirements management tools) capability and usage. Basic ability to apply knowledge of database engines to the design of databases and reporting structures. Basic ability to integrate hardware and software components into a functional system. Basic knowledge of software testing and usability theory. Basic knowledge of testing, usability practices. Basic ability to write and execute test scripts and perform usability analyses.
Basic Qualifications For ConsiderationThis position requires that you work out of Fairfax, Virginia. Do you currently reside in the Fairfax, Virginia area (where relocating would not be required) or are you willing to relocate at your own expense?
Do you currently, or will you by June 1, 2012, 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
Successful candidates will be able to communicate well with engineering personnel/organizations, project management, technical staff and customers. They must be able to work effectively in a team environment, analyze technical problems, develop solutions, and ultimately presenting them to customers. Must possess good written, verbal and computer skills. Clearly state your major, cumulative GPA and graduation date (month and year) in your resume. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required.
- Business Unit Defense, Space&Security
- Division Networks & Space Systems
- Program Electronic & Mission Systems
- Job Type Non-Management
- Experience Level Entry
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 02/09/2012
