Aerospace Engineering Jobs

Project Engineer (Sargent Aerospace & Defense)

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:01:35 GMT

Job Title: Project Engineer
Company: Sargent Aerospace & Defense
Location: Tucson, AZ

Sargent Aerospace & Defense is a premier global supplier of custom engineered, high quality products to the Aerospace and Defense Industries. Sargent holds a leadership position in this highly competitive environment as a result of its commitment to investment in people, technology, facilities, new products, processes and equipment. Sargent is comprised of two market focused groups: Sargent OEM Group and Sargent Aftermarket Services Group. This group structure allows Sargent to provide focused, customized solutions to the market segments served, while leveraging Sargent�s organizational strengths across every business unit.

Sargent Aerospace & Defense products are found on many major Commercial and Military aircraft in operation worldwide. Products and systems include hydraulic actuation and valve systems, locking actuators, steering metering control valves, fuse pins, hot forged bolts, pneumatic ducting and valve seals, tubing system alignment joints, engine hot section and structural components, airframe components, shock strut bearings, Teflon lined spherical bearings and broad component maintenance, overhaul, spares logistics and power-by-the-hour support services. Sargent is also a major supplier of hydraulic control valves to the US Navy on all Nuclear Class Submarine programs. Sargent has an immediate opening for Project Engineer.

Requirements:
* Bachelor�s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
* Working knowledge of 3D modeling software (Pro/Engineer preferred)
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Excellent MS Office skills

Preferred Skills:
* Familiarity with metal forming and manufacturing methods and processes
* Mechanical aptitude displayed through personal hobbies/projects
* Strength and stress analysis experience (hand calcs or FEA)
* MathCAD software familiarity

Primary Job Functions:
* Perform engineering analysis (stress, FEA, fatigue) and apply problem-solving methods to support new product development and/or sustaining production of existing designs.
* Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to facilitate inspection and manufacturing.
* Review designs for completeness and proper application of engineering principles.
* Write test plans and test reports in support of new programs.
* Interaction with customers to clarify design intent and technical requirements.
* Maintain accurate, orderly project records, including design and test data, customer specifications, directives, etc.
* Direct designers and drafters in design concepts and optimization
* Provide direction and assist in the qualification test programs.

We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Pension Plan, and company matched 401k plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/h/v

How to Apply:

ONLINE: http://www.sargentaerospace.com/en/globalnavigation/careers/job-listing

EMAIL: bfoster@sargentaerospace.com

Please apply online at sargentaerospace.com/careers

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Engineering Project Manager (Sikorsky)

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:55:51 GMT

Job Title: Engineering Project Manager
Company: Sikorsky
Location: Coatesville, PA

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation is a world leader in the design and manufacture of advanced helicopters for commercial, industrial and military uses. Sikorsky helicopters are used by all five branches of the United States armed forces, along with military services and commercial operators in more than 40 nations. Based in Stratford, Connecticut, USA, Sikorsky has outlying facilities in other Connecticut locations as well as in Florida and Alabama.

The Engineering Project Manager will Coordinate engineering completion projects to maintain schedules provided by the Division Manager of Engineering and the Operations Production Manager.

REGULAR ASSIGNED DUTIES AND REQUIRED PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

1. Engineering Project Management Completions involvement.
Coordinate Sikorsky Global Helicopter (SGH) departments with supporting documentation for System and Interior completions on the company's line of helicopters; as it relates to SGH Engineering. This will include overall review of the SGH completion engineering activity and ensuring that the engineering tasks (such as customer data requirements, shop support, certification issues, engineering reports) are being completed within the scheduled time frames. Fully understand the contract requirements between Sikorsky and SGH for all engineering requirements for product completion. Coordinate with SGH completion team, SGH Engineering team, outside vendors and the aircraft program managers during the completions process. Resolve interdepartmental issues proactively. Monitor and report engineering labor cost performance against project budgets. Prepare statements of work to support subcontracting of outside services and 3rd party equipment. Develop and support quoting activities for engineering requirements as it relates to production, completions, 3rd party engineering, and Helicopter Services Division (HSD) activities.

2. Coordinate the use of outside Engineering consultants.
Coordinate the use of outside engineering consultants for successful certification projects. Coordinate the project objectives with outside contractors and manage the performance of the contractor to project budgets and schedules.

3.Develop and maintain department procedures and policies.
Develop and recommend to the Manager of Engineering, new department policies and procedures. When approved, implement the procedures, as approved, in a timely manner.

4. Recommend new product business opportunities.
In the time frame assigned, perform analysis and present options with a recommended course of action to the Manager of Engineering for approval.

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Program Management or equivalent degree with 2 or more years of relevant experience required. A strong knowledge of MS project, MS Access, MS Excel, MS Word and the ability to manage multiple projects and people is required. Good interpersonal skills with an understanding of customer requirements and experience with managing production schedules required. Knowledge of aircraft completions, FAA certification procedures, production processes and engineering processes highly desired.

United Technologies Corporation is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

How to Apply:

ONLINE: http://sikorskycareers.contacthr.com/29145249

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R&D Engineer 2/3 (Los Alamos National Labratory)

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:09:03 GMT

Job Title: R&D Engineer 2/3
Company: Los Alamos National Labratory
Location: Los Alamos, NM

Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. LANL enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns.

The Weapons System Engineering Division (W Division/W Program) provides system engineering and program management to ensure the safety, reliability, and security of the United States nuclear stockpile. W Division has a broad and overarching responsibility for systems engineering and program management of Los Alamos National Laboratory�s nuclear stockpile assets in support of annual stockpile assessment, certification, and design and deployment of life extension projects. W Division is provides integral nuclear weapon engineering design expertise; systems engineering; experimental device design; fabrication and assembly; surveillance and production of nuclear stockpile components; engineering analysis and computational simulation; weapons response; and engineering testing for evaluation and maintenance of the enduring and future nuclear weapon stockpile.

The Advanced Engineering Analysis Group (W-13) strives to provide our customers with timely and accurate answers to complex engineering problems by creatively combining cutting-edge numerical tools. Our customers include the nuclear weapons program, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Defense, among others. W-13 group expertise includes structural mechanics, structural dynamics, heat transfer, radiation transport, thermodynamics, hydrodynamics, probabilistic methods, mechanics of materials, and numerical analysis.

This position will be filled at either the R&D Engineer 2 or 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

R&D Engineer 2 ($76,500 � $128,000)

This position will be responsible for the following:
� Evaluating analysis requests and determining requirements and objectives
� Participating in brainstorming sessions to determine best analysis approach
� Drafting formal analysis plans
� Generating meshes of complex solid geometry
� Identifying and assigning appropriate constitutive models
� Accurately characterizing loads, boundary conditions, and contacts
� Inspecting simulation results to debug numerical issues
� Working closely with test engineers to design validation experiments
� Analyzing large datasets from simulations and experiments to draw conclusions
� Critically evaluating modeling assumptions and theory and determining their estimated error and uncertainty on the solution
� Presenting and defending analysis results, uncertainties, and error estimates at formal model validation peer reviews
� Writing formal reports and delivering presentations that clearly and effectively communicate analysis conclusions and supporting information

R&D Engineer 3 ($83,100 � $142,500)

In addition to the Job Requirements outlined above, qualification at the R&D Engineer 3 level requires experience with:
� Providing technical leadership to members of a team
� Leading brainstorming sessions to determine best analysis approach.
� Interfacing with customers.
� Defining strategic plans with both team members and customers to meet long term needs to maintain systems.

Requirements:
� Strong knowledge of fundamental engineering principles and practices.
� Experience in thermal, dynamic, and/or structural analysis.
� Demonstrated ability to contribute to the research, design, testing, analysis, verification, and validation of engineering and technology solutions in support of R&D initiatives.
� Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
� Demonstrated ability to provide timely analysis.
� This position will require the ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance which normally requires US citizenship.

Additional Job Requirements for R&D Engineer 3:
� Experience with scripting to enable complex engineering analysis.
� Experience with large computing platforms
� Leadership experience
� Experience with defining project plans and executing those plans.
� Mentoring less experienced staff, post-docs, and or students
� Experience integrating and coordinating work across departments.

Desired Skills:
General knowledge of weapons is desired. Experience with scripting, specifically using Python, Matlab, or ABAQUS is also desired. Knowledge and experience with ABAQUS, SIERRA, or other finite element analysis software is highly desired. The position will make use of verification and validation (V&V) methods. Experience with formal V&V methods, statistical analysis (including design of experiments and sensitivity studies), and probabilistic analysis is also desired. Engineering experience gained through the DoD, aerospace industry, or the nuclear weapons complex is desired. Engineering analysis from structural hand calculations through systems level finite element multi-physics simulations, including signal processing.

Education:
A minimum of a BS in Science or Engineering from an accredited college is required. Master�s Degree (MS preferred) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science and Engineering or related field.

EOE.

How to Apply:

ONLINE: http://bit.ly/IRC20232

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Structural Analysis Engineer 3/4 (Boeing)

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:05:05 GMT

Job Title: Structural Analysis Engineer 3/4
Company: Boeing
Location: Long Beach, CA

Security Clearance Required? No Security Clearance Required
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Position Description

Develops, integrates and documents structural requirements to establish the system design. Coordinates with other engineering groups to establish the product's environment. Guides product design and verifies structural integrity by using analytical methods, finite element models/simulations and other analysis tools throughout the product lifecycle to develop the structural environment, characteristics and performance. Supports in-service products by investigating failures and analyzing improvements. Works under general direction.

Competencies

General

[ + ] 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.

[ + ] Contributing To Team Success
Makes procedural or process suggestions to work group members, other internal employees, and occasionally external customers for achieving team goals or performing team functions; provides necessary resources or helps to remove obstacles to help the team accomplish its goals; 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.

[ + ] Managing Work
Identifies critical and less critical activities and tasks within own and other work groups; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Ensures that required equipment and/or materials are in appropriate locations so that own and others' work can be done effectively. Allocates own time to complete work; coordinates own and others' schedules to avoid conflicts. Takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently. Uses time effectively and rarely allows irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion.

Technical

[ + ] Aircraft Structure
Basic - Complete knowledge of aircraft structure, materials strengths and properties, design criteria, loading conditions, and processes (e.g. non destructive testing, corrosion prevention)
Preferred -Extensive, specialized knowledge of aircraft structure, materials strengths and properties, design criteria, loading conditions, and processes (e.g. non destructive testing, corrosion prevention)

[ + ] Structural Repair
Basic - Complete knowledge of structural repair principles (e.g., fatigue and corrosion, stress analysis, statics, materials strength, material characteristics, repair techniques). Knowledge of structural repair, overhaul, nondestructive inspection, corrosion control, and composites.
Preferred -Extensive, specialized knowledge of structural repair principles (e.g., fatigue and corrosion, stress analysis, statics, materials strength, material characteristics, repair techniques). Knowledge of structural repair, overhaul, nondestructive inspection, corrosion control, and composites.

Basic Qualifications For Consideration

Do you have stress analysis experience?

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

Typical Education/Experience

Level 3 - 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.

Level 4 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and 9 or more years' experience, Master's with 7 or more years' experience or PhD with 4 or more years' 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

Commercial airplane stress analysis experieince a plus!

Business Unit Commercial Airplanes
Division Commercial Aviation Services
Program Customer Support
Job Type Non-Management
Experience Level Career/Experienced
US Person Status Required? Yes

Closing Date: 05/23/2013https://jobs.boeing.com/help/glossary.html#closing_dates">about closing dates

How to Apply:

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Req Id: 13-1008288

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Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer 3 (Boeing)

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:04:31 GMT

Job Title: Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer 3
Company: Boeing
Location: El Segundo, CA

Security Clearance Required? Ability to Obtain Interim and/or Final Clearances (Post Start) - US Citizenship Required
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Position Description

Flight and Control Engineer to: define spacecraft concept of operations and operations requirements; understand the various spacecraft subsystems (attitude control in particular, propulsion, telemetry and command, communications, power, thermal), their hardware and software components, and their interactions in order to devise safe and efficient operations procedures; understand spacecraft telemetry and command parameter and bit-level structures; develop, validate, and maintain spacecraft operations procedures and other operations products; work closely with spacecraft bus hardware and software system engineers, operations engineers, and multiple internal and external customers; act as an attitude control subsystem mission specialist for successful real-time spacecraft operations particularly during deployment and initialization; provide support throughout various phases of the spacecraft lifecycle including deployment, initialization, nominal operations, anomaly resolution, and disposal; follow established processes and guidelines in order to achieve successful execution of spacecraft operations product development; develop, document, and maintain new or evolving processes and tools. Potential assignments will include system engineering, attitude control unit engineering, software interface and requirements management, space vehicle autonomy algorithm development, mission operations, dynamics and controls analysis, and requirements validation. SSBI desired.

Competencies

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

Additional desired competencies 1) Technical: Knowledge of space systems engineering, feedback control system theory, and/or spacecraft dynamics. Excellent analytical skills. 2) Communication: Listens effectively; demonstrates understanding; clarifies meaning for others; speaks with clarity and precision; able to communicate with a diverse audience; writes clearly and concisely. 3) People Working Together: Effectively participates in accomplishing team goals; encourages learning from one another; creates group cohesion; gives and seeks specific, constructive feedback; works effectively with other work groups; values the contribution of people from diverse backgrounds; involves others in decisions that affect them. 4) Adaptability/Flexibility: The ability to show resilience in response to constraints, frustrations and/or adversity. Ability to adjust priorities to multiple demands and unanticipated events as well as adjust decisions and actions to new information. Ability to be flexible in response to changing circumstances or conditions, be receptive to feedback and coaching, and be resilient after failures or disappointments. 5) Dependability: The ability and willingness to take ownership of work activities and ensure they are completed accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner. This also includes being reliable, trusted, and accountable for completing work activities. 6) Problem Solving/Judgment: Gathers, examines, and interprets information to generate solutions to problems and make decisions; generates alternate approaches when needed; demonstrates awareness of likely consequences or implications of judgments. Generates and implements new and useful ideas; ideas reflect thinking outside the box; explores alternatives; takes risks and tries new approaches. 7) Initiative: The ability and willingness to take independent action. This includes moving quickly and directly to complete the task at hand and not waiting to be instructed to complete the job activities. Also includes the willingness to seek out additional assignments or tasks.

Business Unit Defense, Space&Security
Division Networks & Space Systems
Program Space And Intelligence Systems
Job Type Non-Management
Experience Level Career/Experienced
US Person Status Required? Yes

Closing Date: 05/17/2013https://jobs.boeing.com/help/glossary.html#closing_dates">about closing dates

How to Apply:

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Req Id: 13-1008344

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Structural Analysis Engineer 3/4 (Boeing)

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:01:22 GMT

Job Title: Structural Analysis Engineer 3/4
Company: Boeing
Location: Bellevue, WA

Location Bellevue, WA;Everett, WA;Mukilteo, WA;Renton, WA;Seattle, WA;Tukwila, WA
Security Clearance Required? No Security Clearance Required
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Position Description

This job description supports open positions for several existing and developmental airplane programs in the Puget Sound area of Washington State, including: the next generation aerial refueling KC-46A Tanker, the new game-changing 787, the new high-capacity 747-8, and the evolving 737, 767, and 777, along with aircraft modifications and production support organizations. Requires experience working with Aircraft Structural Analysis including experience in one or more of the following areas: Aircraft Fuselage, Empennage, Wing, Composite/Metallic Structure, Systems Analysis, Floors, Doors, Landing Gear, Structural Certification, primary or secondary propulsion structures (Inlets, Fan Cowls, Thrust Reversers, Exhausts, Engine Mounts, Strut, Strut to Wing or Fairings) CATIA V5, ENOVIA/PDM experience preferred.

Leads development, integration and documentation of structural requirements to establish the system design. Coordinates with other engineering groups to establish the product's environment. Guides product design and verifies structural integrity by using and developing analytical methods, finite element models/simulations and other analysis tools throughout the product lifecycle to develop the structural environment, characteristics and performance. Leads development of test plans and configurations, supports test execution and analyzes/reports test results to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications. Defines and documents certification and test results to substantiate for customers and regulatory agencies that requirements are satisfied. Supports in-service products by leading investigations into failures and analyzing improvements. Develops analytical processes/tools to improve effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the development effort. Works under minimal direction.

Competencies

General

[ + ] Coaching/Teaching
Clarifies expected behaviors, knowledge, and level of proficiency by seeking and giving information and checking for understanding. Provides instruction, positive modeling, and opportunities for observation in order to help fellow work group members, internal employees and occasionally external customers develop skills; encourages questions to ensure understanding. Gives timely, appropriate feedback on performance; reinforces efforts and progress. Establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping fellow work group members, internal employees and occasionally external customers, feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions.

[ + ] 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.

[ + ] Initiating Action
Takes immediate action when confronted with a problem or when made aware of a situation in own or other work area. Implements new ideas or potential solutions without prompting; does not wait for others to take action or to request action. Takes action that goes beyond job requirements in order to achieve objectives.

[ + ] Managing Work
Identifies critical and less critical activities and tasks within own and other work groups; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Ensures that required equipment and/or materials are in appropriate locations so that own and others' work can be done effectively. Allocates own time to complete work; coordinates own and others' schedules to avoid conflicts. Takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently. Uses time effectively and rarely allows irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion.

Technical

[ + ] Aircraft Structure
Basic - Complete knowledge of aircraft structure, materials strengths and properties, design criteria, loading conditions, and processes (e.g. non destructive testing, corrosion prevention)
Preferred -Extensive, specialized knowledge of aircraft structure, materials strengths and properties, design criteria, loading conditions, and processes (e.g. non destructive testing, corrosion prevention)

[ + ] Analysis/Design Optimization
Basic - Broad ability to evaluate complex vehicles and systems from a multitude of perspectives. Includes the ability to apply figures of merit and integrated optimization tools. Ability to perform multi-disciplinary trade studies to evaluate configuration alternatives for functional and spatial integration.
Preferred -Extensive ability to evaluate complex vehicles and systems from a multitude of perspectives. Includes the ability to apply figures of merit and integrated optimization tools. Ability to perform multi-disciplinary trade studies to evaluate configuration alternatives for functional and spatial integration.

[ + ] Analytical Skills
Basic - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the department level.
Preferred -Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources with clients, customers and/or suppliers.

[ + ] Engineering Analysis
Basic - Complete knowledge of engineering analysis (e.g. mechanical, electrical, avionics, design, circuit, systems, stress, structural, durability).
Preferred -Extensive knowledge of engineering analysis (e.g. mechanical, electrical, avionics, design, circuit, systems, stress, structural, durability).

Basic Qualifications For Consideration

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

Do you have Structural Analysis experience?

Typical Education/Experience

Other Job related information

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) Structural Engineering positions prefer a minimum of a BS Degree,
preferred in the following disciplines: MECHANICAL, CIVIL, AEROSPACE/AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING.
This is a HUB Requisition that supports staffing requirements for several existing and developmental airplane programs in the Puget Sound area of Washington State.

Business Unit Commercial Airplanes
Division Bca Engineering
Program Eng-Vp Prod Integ & Func Exc
Job Type Non-Management
Experience Level Career/Experienced
US Person Status Required? Yes

Closing Date: 08/12/2013https://jobs.boeing.com/help/glossary.html#closing_dates">about closing dates

How to Apply:

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Req Id: 13-1008727

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Phantom Works Structural Analysis Engineer 2 (Boeing)

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:00:37 GMT

Job Title: Phantom Works Structural Analysis Engineer 2
Company: Boeing
Location: Huntsville, AL

Security Clearance Required? Ability to Obtain Interim and/or Final Clearances (Post Start) - US Citizenship Required
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Position Description

Performs basic structural analysis using well defined analysis tools to develop the structural environment, characteristics and performance. Supports test execution and analyzes/reports test results to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications. Defines and documents certification and test results to substantiate for customers and regulatory agencies that requirements are satisfied. Supports in-service products by investigating failures and analyzing improvements. Works under general supervision.

Competencies

General

[ + ] Continuous Learning
Usually seeks and uses feedback from own work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups and other sources of information to identify appropriate areas for learning. Generally identifies and participates in appropriate learning activities (e.g., courses, reading, self-study, coaching, experiential learning) that help fulfill learning needs. Participates in learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience (e.g., takes notes, asks questions, critically analyzes information, keeps on-the-job application in mind, does required tasks). Puts new knowledge, understanding, or skill to practical use on the job; furthers learning through trial and error. Occasionally places self in unfamiliar or uncomfortable situations in order to ask questions and learn.

[ + ] Decision Making
Recognizes a variety of issues, problems, or opportunities in own and occasionally in other work groups and determines whether action is needed; identifies the need for and collects information to better understand issues, problems, and opportunities. Generally integrates information from a variety of sources; detects general trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships. Creates relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes. Generally formulates clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. Implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time. Generally includes work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions.

Technical

[ + ] Analysis/Design Optimization
General ability to evaluate complex vehicles and systems from a multitude of perspectives. Includes the ability to apply figures of merit and integrated optimization tools. Ability to perform multi-disciplinary trade studies to evaluate configuration alternatives for functional and spatial integration.

[ + ] Analytical Skills
Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the work group level.

[ + ] Modeling and Simulation
General knowledge of programming languages (e.g., C++, Matlab, Visual Basic, C, Assembly, C#, Java). General knowledge of modeling and prototyping tools (e.g., Matlab , MathCAD, manufacturer specific tools for signal processing software). General knowledge of computing equipment and its operating systems (e.g., Windows, Unix, Linux). Knowledge of software development and testing tools (e.g., editors, compilers, linkers, desktop simulations, configuration management tools, requirements management tools) capability and usage.

[ + ] Structural Analysis
General knowledge of structural analysis principles, processes, methods, and tools for vehicles, including industry and company standard practices; and ability to perform structural analysis tasks, under general supervision and direction.

Basic Qualifications For Consideration

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 2 or more years' experience or a Master's 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

Mechanical or aerospace engineering degree preferred. Modern structural analysis of aircraft or spacecraft structures and systems preferred. Good understanding of structural mechanics, failure theories, mechanical properties of engineering materials. *Please include GPA to be considered.

Familiarity with Boeing aircraft platforms a plus.

This position offers an opportunity for employees to also enjoy the advantages of living and working in North Alabama. Space exploration, Missile defense, and Aerospace are at the heart of Huntsville's long established science and engineering community, with the nation's highest per capita concentration of engineers, and the nation's second largest research park. Huntsville offers a wide range of cultural and recreational opportunities, situated in the natural beauty of the Tennessee Valley with opportunities for hiking, biking, golfing, outdoor exploration and water sports. http://www.huntsvillealabamausa.com/index.html>

Business Unit Defense, Space&Security

Division Phantom Works

Program Adv Network And Space Systems

Job Type Non-Management

Experience Level Career/Experienced

US Person Status Required? Yes

Closing Date: 05/24/2013 https://jobs.boeing.com/help/glossary.html#closing_dates">about closing dates

How to Apply:

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Req Id: 13-1004731

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Phantom Works Structural Analysis Engineer 1/2 (Boeing)

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:57:13 GMT

Job Title: Phantom Works Structural Analysis Engineer 1/2
Company: Boeing
Location: Huntsville, AL

Security Clearance Required? Ability to Obtain Interim and/or Final Clearances (Post Start) - US Citizenship Required
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Position Description

Job position is with the Phantom Works Huntsville Advanced Design and Prototyping and Design Solutions (ADaPS) space systems organization. Provides engineering support new business pursuits and internal research and development programs as part of Phantom Works. Will also provide to various on-going Boeing Programs (e.g., Space launch Systems and 787).

Performs basic structural analysis using well defined analysis tools to develop the induced dynamic environments, and structural characteristics. Develops loads using the induced environments and characteristics. Supports product design and verifies structural integrity by using analytical methods, finite element models/simulations and other analysis tools. Develops test plans and configurations, supports test execution and analyzes/reports test results to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications. Primarily works independently once general guidelines and policies are provided by a senior analyst with periodic senior analyst and management review.

Some travel may be required. Travel requirements will be set by programs supported but should not exceed more than two weeks per quarter. Overtime is required on a periodic basis to support critical milestones. Overtime requirements are dependent upon program needs.

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.

[ + ] Initiating Action
Seeks advice from direct supervisor when confronted with a non-routine problem or when made aware of a situation in own work area. Occasionally assists in implementing new ideas or potential solutions without prompting; does not wait for others to take action or to request action. Volunteers to take action that goes beyond job requirements in order to achieve work group objectives.

Technical

[ + ] Environment Analysis
Basic - Fundamental knowledge of vibration, acoustic and shock analysis principles for vehicles and basic ability to perform assigned analysis tasks, under close supervision and direction.
Preferred -General knowledge of vibration, acoustic and shock definition and analysis principles, processes, methods and tools for vehicles, including industry and company standard practices; and ability to perform analysis tasks, under general supervision and direction.

[ + ] Structural Analysis
Basic - Fundamental knowledge of structural analysis principles for vehicles; and basic ability to perform assigned structural analysis tasks, under close supervision and direction.
Preferred -General knowledge of structural analysis principles, processes, methods, and tools for vehicles, including industry and company standard practices; and ability to perform structural analysis tasks, under general supervision and direction.

[ + ] Structural Testing
Basic - Basic familiarization with processes and principles for conducting structural testing of vehicles, their components or supporting technologies, in order to perform testing tasks under close supervision.
Preferred -General knowledge and ability required to plan, conduct, coordinate and/or develop test requirements under general supervision; and general knowledge of multi-disciplinary structural testing of vehicles, their components or supporting technology.

[ + ] Vehicle Structure
Basic - Basic knowledge of vehicle structure, materials strengths and properties, design criteria, loading conditions and processes (e.g., non destructive testing, corrosion prevention).
Preferred -General knowledge of vehicle structure, materials strengths and properties, design criteria, loading conditions and processes (e.g., non destructive testing, corrosion prevention).

Basic Qualifications For Consideration

Do you currently, or will you by June 30, 2013, meet the criteria described in the 'Typical Education/Experience' section of this requisition?

Typical Education/Experience

Level 1 - 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.

Level 2 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and 2 or more years' experience or a Master's 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

Mechanical or aerospace engineering degree preferred. Modern structural analysis of aircraft or spacecraft structures and systems preferred. Must have a good understanding of structural mechanics, failure theories, and mechanical properties of engineering materials. Experience with finite element modeling and analysis (FEM/FEA) also preferred. *Please include GPA to be considered.

Familiarity with loads and dynamic environments analysis of aerospace platforms a plus.

This position offers an opportunity for employees to also enjoy the advantages of living and working in North Alabama. Space exploration, Missile defense, and Aerospace are at the heart of Huntsville's long established science and engineering community, with the nation's highest per capita concentration of engineers, and the nation's second largest research park. Huntsville offers a wide range of cultural and recreational opportunities, situated in the natural beauty of the Tennessee Valley with opportunities for hiking, biking, golfing, outdoor exploration and water sports. http://www.huntsvillealabamausa.com/index.html>

Business Unit Defense, Space&Security

Division Phantom Works

Program Adv Network And Space Systems

Job Type Non-Management

Experience Level Entry

US Person Status Required? Yes

Closing Date: 05/24/2013 https://jobs.boeing.com/help/glossary.html#closing_dates">about closing dates

How to Apply:

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Req Id: 13-1004732

Source: Aerospace Engineering Jobs at Engineer Jobs.com

Flight Engineering Manager K (Boeing)

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:21:57 GMT

Job Title: Flight Engineering Manager K
Company: Boeing
Location: Everett, WA

Security Clearance Required? No Security Clearance Required
https://jobs.boeing.com/help/glossary.html#security_clearance">about security clearance definitions

Position Description

This first level management position has responsibility of 787 employees performing Production Systems Efficiency (PSE) workstatement over the entire range of 787 propulsion systems and structural engineering designs (Engines, APU, Nacelle, Strut ). In this role, the manager will be expected to guide their engineering team to investigate enhancements (flow time and cost) and develop changes to detail, assembly, installation designs and or installation build on the 787-8/-9 airplane platforms. It will be this managers main objective to ensure that the team creates and executes project plans to implement changes on time to meet overall organizational PSE goals and objectives. The manager will be responsible for working closely with propulsion leaders to acquire needed resources for projects and negotiate technical/business agreements with propulsion commodity suppliers. The individual must be comfortable in working across multiple disciplined engineering teams to arrive at timely decisions. They will be responsible to develop direct report employees and maintain and motivate a proactive team working environment. This individual will report directly to 787 LCPT Engineering PSD Sr. manager. This PSD Management assignment is projected to last for 18 months from date of hire.

Boeing Leadership Attributes

[ + ] Charts the Course
Starts with the customer ends with the customer. Translates strategy into actionable objectives and plans. Communicates clearly at one-on-one and group levels. Conveys sense of purpose and mission that motivates others. Maintains direction, balancing big-picture concern with day-to-day issues.

[ + ] Delivers Results
Keeps his/her promises. Does not rationalize shortfalls and is accountable. Demonstrates strong operational skills. Marshals the other Leadership Attributes in meeting commitments. Capitalizes on unanticipated opportunities and changing circumstances to meet commitments.

[ + ] Finds a Way
Continuously monitors customers and operations to spot issues. Faces reality and adjusts to keep commitments. Models confidence that sees change as opportunities. Uses Boeing complexity as leverage, not an excuse.

[ + ] Inspires Others
Energizes, excites, and motivates others. Creates and models a confident and winning atmosphere. Builds teams whose impact is far greater than the sum of their parts. Inspires in ways that are consistent with Boeing's values. Celebrates success and learns from disappointments. Creates an atmosphere where all see opportunities to stretch, take risks, create, contribute and learn.

[ + ] Lives the Boeing Values
Models, leads and is committed to the Boeing values, principles and business-conduct policies. Earns the trust and respect of all Boeing stakeholders. Ensures effective business, compliance and financial controls. Promotes integrity in all that we do. Demonstrates commitment to and takes advantage of diversity. Creates an environment of respect and inclusion. Does not use abusive or intimidating behavior. Bounds vigorous pursuit of individual and business objectives with overall interest and reputation of the company.

[ + ] Sets High Expectations
Sets high expectations rooted in ensuring competitiveness. Sets high expectations for him/herself first. Has courage to raise the bar continuously/routinely. Holds self and others accountable for continuous improvement. Communicates expectations directly, openly and effectively. Shows people and teams how to reach (acts as a coach).

Competencies

General

[ + ] Build Positive Relationships
Proactively builds effective working relationships with fellow K level managers, people throughout the organization, and external customers. Solicits and provides information to clarify situations. Seeks and expands on original ideas, enhances others' ideas, and contributes own ideas about the issues at hand pertaining to the organization. Places higher priority on organization and departmental goals than on own goals. Gains agreement from partners and fellow first level managers to support ideas or take partnership-oriented action; uses sound rationale to explain value of actions. Establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping people feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions.

[ + ] Building A Successful Team
Works with other K level managers to ensure 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. Works with other K level managers to help clarify roles and responsibilities of team members; helps ensure that necessary steering, review, or support functions are in place. Works with other K level managers to make 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 other K level managers and the team. Adheres to the team's expectations and guidelines; fulfills team responsibilities; demonstrates personal commitment to the team.

[ + ] Communication
Consistently and proactively clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Consistently keeps the audience thoroughly engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection; consistently frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Consistently 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. Attends to both direct and indirect messages from others; correctly interprets messages and responds appropriately. Advises fellow K level managers and other internal employees in effective communication techniques

[ + ] Project Management
Oversees execution of project schedules developed by others. Provides K level management direction to direct reports in the management of project schedules that may require interfacing with multi-regional or international activities. Provides guidance to direct reports in identifying project resource requirements and aids in integration of multi project elements into a single collective overall project plan. Ensures collaboration of direct reports with others on the tasks assigned. Maintains communication with direct reports, fellow K level managers, and others to identify and resolve any issues and ensure the successful completion of the project.

Technical

[ + ] Engineering Processes
General knowledge of responsibilities and tasks performed by various Engineering departments/disciplines. General knowledge of the interaction between departments/disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-engineering processes. Provides advice and support to other management personnel.

Basic Qualifications For Consideration

Do you have a minimum of 10 years of engineering experience?

Do you have a minimum of 6 years of Propulsion systems design experience?

Do you have experience with mechanical systems design requirements and means of compliance and/or certification?

Typical Education/Experience

Other Job related information

Prefer a Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Mechanical or Aeronautical/Aerospace engineering. Experience working with commercial propulsion systems is highly desireable.
Current work location is Everett WA building 40-847 however PS Div. managers are expected to travel to all sites in the Puget Sound area.

Business Unit Commercial Airplanes
Division Bca Airplane Programs
Program Bca Airplane Programs
Job Type Management
Experience Level First Level Manager
US Person Status Required? Yes

Closing Date: 05/29/2013https://jobs.boeing.com/help/glossary.html#closing_dates">about closing dates

How to Apply:

ONLINE: http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;266502196;92406840;j?http://jobs-boeing.com/washington/inroads/jobid3669729-flight-engineering-manager-k-jobs?ss=paid

Req Id: 13-1008250

Source: Aerospace Engineering Jobs at Engineer Jobs.com

Structural Design Engineer 5 (Boeing)

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:00:19 GMT

Job Title: Structural Design Engineer 5
Company: Boeing
Location: Mukilteo, WA

Location Bellevue, WA;Everett, WA;Mukilteo, WA;Renton, WA;Seattle, WA;Tukwila, WA
Security Clearance Required? No Security Clearance Required
https://jobs.boeing.com/help/glossary.html#security_clearance">about security clearance definitions

Position Description

This job description supports open positions for several existing and developmental airplane programs in the Puget Sound area of Washington State, including: the next generation aerial refueling KC-46A Tanker, the new game-changing 787, the new high-capacity 747-8, and the evolving 737, 767, and 777, along with aircraft modifications and production support organizations. Requires experience working with Aircraft Structural Design including experience in one or more of the following areas: Aircraft Fuselage, Empennage, Wing, Composite/Metallic Structure, Floors, Doors, Landing Gear, Structural Certification, primary or secondary propulsion structures (Inlets, Fan Cowls, Thrust Reversers, Exhausts, Engine Mounts, Strut, Strut to Wing or Fairings) CATIA V5, ENOVIA/PDM experience preferred.

Provides oversight and direction to develop, integrate and document structural and interior payload system requirements to establish the system design. Leads development, maintenance and modification of structural and interior payload system and component designs, using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle. Leads performance, integration and analysis of tests to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications. Manages supplier development, test and production activities and coordinates with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program goals. Develops new design/analysis processes and tools to improve the effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the development effort. Investigates emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements. Works under consultative direction.

Competencies

General

[ + ] Coaching/Teaching
Consistently and proactively clarifies expected behaviors, knowledge, and level of proficiency by seeking and giving information and checking for understanding; provides advanced instruction, positive models, and opportunities for observation to help team leaders, managers and internal employees develop skills; encourages questions to ensure understanding. Consistently and proactively gives timely, appropriate feedback on performance; reinforces efforts and progress. Consistently and proactively establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping team leaders, managers and internal employees, feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions.

[ + ] Customer Focus
Provides enterprise level modeling for making customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive, high-level customer relationships as they relate to complex and large scale projects; actively seeks information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; presents project level information to senior level customers to build their understanding of issues and capabilities; considers how complex project level decisions/actions/plans will affect customers; responds quickly to meet significant customer needs and resolve complex problems; provides enterprise level thought leadership on monitoring and evaluating customer concerns, issues, and satisfaction and to anticipate customer needs.

[ + ] Project Management
Recognized enterprise experience in creating comprehensive multi-tiered project schedules for significant organization, enterprise and business unit projects identifying time frames for key project milestones and ensure alignment of sub tier activities for overall project visibility, tracking and completion. Directs and manages more complex project schedules requiring interfacing with multi regional or international activities. Independently identifies project resource requirements, integrates and directs multi project elements into a single collective overall project plan. Collaborates with others on the most complex projects assigned. As an enterprise role model demonstrates ability to direct, delegate and ensure performance of assigned responsibilities and tasks as a project team leader in support of enterprise wide or extremely complex large-scale projects. Identifies and resolves any issues to ensure the successful completion of the project.

[ + ] Work Standards
Consistently and proactively 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, and delegates when appropriate. Provides encouragement and support to others in accepting responsibility. Holds others accountable for agreed upon responsibility.

Technical

[ + ] Aircraft Structure
Advanced, expert knowledge of aircraft structure, materials strengths and properties, design criteria, loading conditions, and processes (e.g. non destructive testing, corrosion prevention). Advises company management on innovative advanced technical ideas and solutions.

[ + ] Analytical Skills
Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the business unit level.

[ + ] Design Concepts & Techniques
Advanced/expert knowledge of design concepts and techniques (e.g., concurrent engineering, Design for Manufacture/Assembly [DFM/A]).

[ + ] Structural Design
Advanced, expert level knowledge of structural design principles and practices from requirements generation to production and product support.

Basic Qualifications For Consideration

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

Do you have Aircraft Structural Design experience?

Typical Education/Experience

Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's 14 or more years' experience, Master's with 12 or more years' experience or PhD with 9 or more years' 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

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) Structural Engineering positions require a minimum of a BS Degree,
preferred in the following disciplines: MECHANICAL, CIVIL, AEROSPACE/AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING.
This is a HUB Requisition that supports staffing requirements for several existing and developmental airplane programs in the Puget Sound area of Washington State.

Business Unit Commercial Airplanes
Division Bca Engineering
Program Eng-Vp Prod Integ & Func Exc
Job Type Non-Management
Experience Level Career/Experienced
US Person Status Required? Yes

Closing Date: 08/12/2013https://jobs.boeing.com/help/glossary.html#closing_dates">about closing dates

How to Apply:

ONLINE: http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;266502196;92406840;j?http://jobs-boeing.com/washington/structural-and-propulsion-engineering/jobid3669971-structural-design-engineer-5-jobs?ss=paid

Req Id: 13-1008731

Source: Aerospace Engineering Jobs at Engineer Jobs.com

Structural Design Engineer 3/4 (Boeing)

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:59:13 GMT

Job Title: Structural Design Engineer 3/4
Company: Boeing
Location: Bellevue, WA

Location Bellevue, WA;Everett, WA;Mukilteo, WA;Renton, WA;Seattle, WA;Tukwila, WA
Security Clearance Required? No Security Clearance Required
https://jobs.boeing.com/help/glossary.html#security_clearance">about security clearance definitions

Position Description

This job description supports open positions for several existing and developmental airplane programs in the Puget Sound area of Washington State, including: the next generation aerial refueling KC-46A Tanker, the new game-changing 787, the new high-capacity 747-8, and the evolving 737, 767, and 777, along with aircraft modifications and production support organizations. Requires experience working with Aircraft Design, including experience in one or more of the following areas: Aircraft Fuselage, Empennage, Wing, Composite/Metallic Structure, Floors, Doors, Landing Gear, and Structural Certification, primary or secondary propulsion structures (Inlets, Fan Cowls, Thrust Reversers, Exhausts, Engine Mounts, Strut, Strut to Wing or Fairings). CATIA V5, ENOVIA/PDM experience preferred.

Develops, integrates and documents structural and interior payload system requirements to establish the system design. Develops, maintains and modifies structural and interior payload system and component designs, using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle. Leads performance, integration and analysis of tests to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications. Manages supplier development, test and production activities and coordinates with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program goals. Assists with investigation of emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements. Works under minimal direction.

Competencies

General

[ + ] Coaching/Teaching
Clarifies expected behaviors, knowledge, and level of proficiency by seeking and giving information and checking for understanding. Provides instruction, positive modeling, and opportunities for observation in order to help fellow work group members, internal employees and occasionally external customers develop skills; encourages questions to ensure understanding. Gives timely, appropriate feedback on performance; reinforces efforts and progress. Establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping fellow work group members, internal employees and occasionally external customers, feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions.

[ + ] 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.

[ + ] Project Management
Experienced in creating comprehensive project schedules identifying time frames for key project milestones. Directs and manages more complex project schedules; independently identifies project resource requirements, may collaborate with others on the most complex projects assigned or assist more experienced employees in complex large scale projects. Ability to accept, direct and perform responsibilities and work assigned tasks as a project team member in support of the overall project; leads and directs the activities and resources of assigned projects and supports higher graded employees in more large scale and complex projects.

[ + ] 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

[ + ] Aircraft Structure
Basic - Complete knowledge of aircraft structure, materials strengths and properties, design criteria, loading conditions, and processes (e.g. non destructive testing, corrosion prevention)
Preferred -Extensive, specialized knowledge of aircraft structure, materials strengths and properties, design criteria, loading conditions, and processes (e.g. non destructive testing, corrosion prevention)

[ + ] Analysis/Design Optimization
Basic - Broad ability to evaluate complex vehicles and systems from a multitude of perspectives. Includes the ability to apply figures of merit and integrated optimization tools. Ability to perform multi-disciplinary trade studies to evaluate configuration alternatives for functional and spatial integration.
Preferred -Extensive ability to evaluate complex vehicles and systems from a multitude of perspectives. Includes the ability to apply figures of merit and integrated optimization tools. Ability to perform multi-disciplinary trade studies to evaluate configuration alternatives for functional and spatial integration.

[ + ] Design Concepts & Techniques
Basic - Complete knowledge of design concepts and techniques (e.g., concurrent engineering, Design for Manufacture/Assembly [DFM/A]).
Preferred -Extensive knowledge of design concepts and techniques (e.g., concurrent engineering, Design for Manufacture/Assembly [DFM/A]).

[ + ] Structural Design
Basic - Complete knowledge of structural design principles and practices from requirements generation to production and product support.
Preferred -Extensive, specialized knowledge of structural design principles and practices from requirements generation to production and product support.

Basic Qualifications For Consideration

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

Do you have Structural Design experience?

Typical Education/Experience

Other Job related information

Business Unit Commercial Airplanes
Division Bca Engineering
Program Eng-Vp Prod Integ & Func Exc
Job Type Non-Management
Experience Level Career/Experienced
US Person Status Required? Yes

Closing Date: 08/12/2013https://jobs.boeing.com/help/glossary.html#closing_dates">about closing dates

How to Apply:

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Req Id: 13-1008792

Source: Aerospace Engineering Jobs at Engineer Jobs.com

Engineering Project Manager (Sikorsky)

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:36:30 GMT

Job Title: Engineering Project Manager
Company: Sikorsky
Location: Coatesville, PA

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation is a world leader in the design and manufacture of advanced helicopters for commercial, industrial and military uses. Sikorsky helicopters are used by all five branches of the United States armed forces, along with military services and commercial operators in more than 40 nations. Based in Stratford, Connecticut, USA, Sikorsky has outlying facilities in other Connecticut locations as well as in Florida and Alabama.

The Engineering Project Manager will Coordinate engineering completion projects to maintain schedules provided by the Division Manager of Engineering and the Operations Production Manager.

REGULAR ASSIGNED DUTIES AND REQUIRED PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

1. Engineering Project Management Completions involvement.
Coordinate Sikorsky Global Helicopter (SGH) departments with supporting documentation for System and Interior completions on the company's line of helicopters as it relates to SGH Engineering. This will include overall review of the SGH completion engineering activity and ensuring that the engineering tasks (such as customer data requirements, shop support, certification issues, engineering reports) are being completed within the scheduled time frames. Fully understand the contract requirements between Sikorsky and SGH for all engineering requirements for product completion. Coordinate with SGH completion team, SGH Engineering team, outside vendors and the aircraft program managers during the completions process. Resolve interdepartmental issues proactively. Monitor and report engineering labor cost performance against project budgets. Prepare statements of work to support subcontracting of outside services and 3rd party equipment. Develop and support quoting activities for engineering requirements as it relates to production, completions, 3rd party engineering, and Helicopter Services Division (HSD) activities.

2. Coordinate the use of outside Engineering consultants.
Coordinate the use of outside engineering consultants for successful certification projects. Coordinate the project objectives with outside contractors and manage the performance of the contractor to project budgets and schedules.

3.Develop and maintain department procedures and policies.
Develop and recommend to the Manager of Engineering, new department policies and procedures. When approved, implement the procedures, as approved, in a timely manner.

4. Recommend new product business opportunities.
In the time frame assigned, perform analysis and present options with a recommended course of action to the Manager of Engineering for approval.

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Program Management or equivalent degree with 2 or more years of relevant experience required.

A strong knowledge of MS project, MS Access, MS Excel, MS Word and the ability to manage multiple projects and people is required. Good interpersonal skills with an understanding of customer requirements and experience with managing production schedules required. Knowledge of aircraft completions, FAA certification procedures, production processes and engineering processes highly desired.

United Technologies Corporation is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

How to Apply:

ONLINE: http://sikorskycareers.contacthr.com/29102077

Source: Aerospace Engineering Jobs at Engineer Jobs.com

Structural Analysis Engineer 1 Experimental Systems Group (Boeing)

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:00:54 GMT

Job Title: Structural Analysis Engineer 1 Experimental Systems Group
Company: Boeing
Location: Huntington Beach, CA

Security Clearance Required? Ability to Obtain Interim and/or Final Clearances (Post Start) - US Citizenship Required
https://jobs.boeing.com/help/glossary.html#security_clearance">about security clearance definitions

Position Description

Performs limited structural analysis using well defined analysis tools to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications. Participates in various test activities, substantiates for customers and regulatory agencies that requirements are satisfied. Works under close supervision.

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.

[ + ] Follow-Up
Maintains awareness of due dates on assignments; effectively communicates milestones and expected results. Asks questions of fellow work group members to obtain relevant information; participates in meetings to review progress and share information; gets feedback on results from those directly involved. Meets formally with fellow work group members to review the results of an assignment or project.

[ + ] Initiating Action
Seeks advice from direct supervisor when confronted with a non-routine problem or when made aware of a situation in own work area. Occasionally assists in implementing new ideas or potential solutions without prompting; does not wait for others to take action or to request action. Volunteers to take action that goes beyond job requirements in order to achieve work group objectives.

[ + ] Managing Work
Has a general sense of more critical and less critical activities and tasks within own work group; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Tries to ensure that required equipment and/or materials are in appropriate locations so that own and others' work can be done effectively. Allocates own time to complete work; tries to coordinate own and others' schedules to avoid conflicts. Has a general understanding of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently. Generally uses time effectively and usually prevents irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion.

Technical

[ + ] Aircraft Structure
Basic knowledge of aircraft structure, materials strengths and properties, design criteria, loading conditions, and processes (e.g. non destructive testing, corrosion prevention)

[ + ] Analysis/Design Optimization
Basic ability to evaluate complex vehicles and systems from a multitude of perspectives. Includes the ability to apply figures of merit and integrated optimization tools. Ability to perform multi-disciplinary trade studies to evaluate configuration alternatives for functional and spatial integration.

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

[ + ] Engineering Technical Info
Basic ability to read, understand and interpret engineering technical information (e.g., drawings, handbooks, industry standards and specifications).

[ + ] Structural Repair
Basic knowledge of airplane structural repair methods. Can follow directions for routine work under close supervision; receives detailed instructions for specific assignments.

Basic Qualifications For Consideration

Do you currently, or will you by Summer 2013, meet the criteria described in the 'Typical Education / Experience' section of this requisition?

Do you have experience in or taken course work in stress analysis?

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

Candidate will perform Structural Analysis and support design engineering for the Experimental Systems Group, including support to the X-37 program. The X-37B is the nations first fully autonomous re-usable spaceplane currently being used for the testing of new technologies. The candidate should have a demonstrated ability to work independently and develop detailed solutions from a set of general requirements and be willing to travel. Experience with structural analysis tools such as Nastran/Patran or equivalent preferred. Experience with CAD design tools such as Catia/Pro-E or equivalent a plus. Candidate must currently possess or be willing to submit to a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with ability to obtain access to Top Secret and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). The position will also require willingness to take and pass a polygraph exam. Position is contingent on clearance eligibility and program/customer acceptance. MUST put grade point average (GPA) in resume to be considered.

Business Unit Defense, Space&Security
Division Networks & Space Systems
Program Space And Intelligence Systems
Job Type Non-Management
Experience Level Entry
US Person Status Required? Yes

Closing Date: 05/29/2013https://jobs.boeing.com/help/glossary.html#closing_dates">about closing dates

How to Apply:

ONLINE: http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;266502196;92406840;j?http://jobs-boeing.com/huntington-beach/structural-and-propulsion-engineering/jobid3642830-structural-analysis-engineer-1-experimental-systems-group-jobs?ss=paid

Req Id: 13-1007534

Source: Aerospace Engineering Jobs at Engineer Jobs.com

Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer 3/4 (Boeing)

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:39:25 GMT

Job Title: Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer 3/4
Company: Boeing
Location: St. Louis, MO

Req Id: 13-1008070
Location Saint Louis, MO
Security Clearance Required? Current Secret - US Citizenship Required
https://jobs.boeing.com/help/glossary.html#security_clearance">about security clearance definitions

Position Description

The Advanced Boeing Military Aircraft (ABMA) division of Phantom Works is seeking an experienced Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC) engineer to lead the servoactuation analysis effort on a new prototype activity.

This position requires detailed knowledge of the modeling, analysis and testing of Electro-Mechanical and/or Hydraulic Servoactuators. In addition, the position will include designing and analyzing digital loop closures for multiple servoactuation controllers. Previous experience with digital control law design, modeling, analysis, and testing of servoactuation systems is required.

This individual will be part of the Vehicle Management System (VMS) integrated product team (IPT) which includes GNC engineers, VMS software engineers, and VMS systems/hardware engineers. In addition to working closely with other VMS IPT members, this individual will interact with subject matter experts (SMEs) from other disciplines including Supportability, System Safety, and Subsystems.

Level 3 Candidates - Gather, define and documents system level requirements to support flight control and mission or trajectory requirements definition. Resolve requirement conflicts. Perform and document analysis and design of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems to validate or assess the system design or models. Develops solutions and disposition of issues to assure customer satisfaction. Designs trade studies to meet program requirements. Works under general direction. Level 4 - Gather, define and document system level requirements and investigate actions necessary for requirements definition and flow-down improvement. Performs and documents design of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems and guides experienced engineers in performance of the designs. Develops GNC and mathematical tools and techniques and aids in developing Technology roadmaps. Performs or directs test data analysis and documentation. Presents findings of compliance to regulatory agencies, negotiates certification basis in alignment project goals, simulation and design review per FAA, MIL-SPEC and NASA guidance. Trains and coaches others. Works under minimal 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.

[ + ] Collaboration
Works effectively and cooperatively with fellow employees, peers from other teams and/or parts of the organization and occasionally external customers; establishes and maintains good working relationships by actively involving others and helping them feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions. Places higher priority on team and/or organization goals than on own goals. Offers to provide help and/or leadership to other teams and/or employees and occasionally external customers when they need assistance.

[ + ] 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.

[ + ] Innovation
Consistently identifies implicit assumptions in the way problems or situations are defined or presented. Sees alternative ways to view or define problems; is not constrained by the thoughts or approaches of work group members, interorganizational employees or external customers. Draws upon multiple and diverse sources (individuals, disciplines, bodies of knowledge) for ideas and inspiration. Combines complex ideas in unique ways or makes connections between disparate ideas; explores different lines of thought. Views situations from multiple perspectives; brainstorms multiple approaches/solutions; examines numerous potential solutions and evaluates each before accepting any. Targets important areas for innovation and develops solutions that address meaningful issues in own work areas and thought the organization.

[ + ] Systems Thinking
Evaluates job tasks and processes on how well they help meet team objective(s); identifies non-value-adding components and barriers. Formulates change strategies; seeks input from others 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 accurate measurement systems to monitor the implementation.

Technical

[ + ] GNC Design and Integration
Basic - Complete knowledge of controls, navigation and guidance methods as applied to aircraft, weapons and space vehicle design. Includes advanced education and experience with applied classical and modern control theory, system trade studies, architecture and integration, electromechanical system and equipment design and specification including management of supplier developed hardware, software and prototyping, vehicle handling and performance and pilot interfaces.
Preferred -Extensive and specialized knowledge of controls, navigation and guidance methods as applied to aircraft, weapons and space vehicle design. Includes advanced education and experience with applied classical and modern control theory, system trade studies, architecture and integration, electromechanical system and equipment design and specification including management of supplier developed hardware, software and prototyping, vehicle handling and performance and pilot interfaces.

[ + ] GNC Requirements
Basic - Complete ability to create system level requirements for GNC systems and allocate those requirements down to the component level. Knowledge of military specifications, government regulations, customer needs, GNC system and component capabilities, and architectures.
Preferred -Extensive ability to create system level requirements for GNC systems and allocate those requirements down to the component level. Knowledge of military specifications, government regulations, customer needs, GNC system and component capabilities, and architectures.

[ + ] Simulation and Modeling
Basic - Complete knowledge and experience in application in aeromechanics and astrodynamics to simulation modeling and validation.
Preferred -Extensive knowledge regarding the development of aeromechanic and astrodynamic simulation models and assessment of environmental effects for demanding applications.

[ + ] Tech Verification/Validation
Basic - Complete knowledge of technical data verification and validation practices (e.g., Technical review of Engineering Data, Laboratory simulation, or actual procedure demonstration).
Preferred -Extensive, specialized knowledge of technical data verification and validation practices (e.g., Technical review of Engineering Data, Laboratory simulation, or actual procedure demonstration).

Basic Qualifications For Consideration

Do you have experience with digital control law design, modeling, analysis, and testing of servoactuation systems?

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

Typical Education/Experience

Other Job related information

Business Unit Defense, Space&Security
Division Phantom Works
Program Adv Bma
Job Type Non-Management
Experience Level Career/Experienced
US Person Status Required? Yes

Closing Date: 05/13/2013https://jobs.boeing.com/help/glossary.html#closing_dates">about closing dates

How to Apply:

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Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer 1/2 (Boeing)

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:39:25 GMT

Job Title: Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer 1/2
Company: Boeing
Location: El Segundo, CA

Req Id: 13-1008207
Location El Segundo, CA
Security Clearance Required? Ability to Obtain Interim and/or Final Clearances (Post Start) - US Citizenship Required
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Position Description

: Flight and Control subsystem engineer to develop and manage requirements, design control and autonomy algorithms, perform spacecraft orbital and rigid-body dynamics analysis, design telemetry and command systems, support mixed simulation testing for embedded flight software, and develop spacecraft operating procedures. Potential assignments will include system engineering, attitude control unit engineering, software interface and requirements management, space vehicle autonomy algorithm development, mission operations, dynamics and controls analysis, and requirements validation

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.

[ + ] 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.

[ + ] Innovation
Seeks alternative ways to view or define problems. Tries to combine ideas in unique ways or makes connections between disparate ideas; explores different lines of thought; views situations from multiple perspectives; participates in brainstorming approaches/solutions. Focuses on areas for innovation and suggests solutions that address meaningful issues in own work area.

Technical

[ + ] GNC Design and Integration
Basic - Basic knowledge of controls, navigation and guidance methods as applied to aircraft, weapons and space vehicle design. Includes advanced education and experience with applied classical and modern control theory, system trade studies, architecture and integration, electromechanical system and equipment design and specification including management of supplier developed hardware, software and prototyping, vehicle handling and performance and pilot interfaces.
Preferred -General knowledge of controls, navigation and guidance methods as applied to aircraft, weapons and space vehicle design. Includes advanced education and experience with applied classical and modern control theory, system trade studies, architecture and integration, electromechanical system and equipment design and specification including management of supplier developed hardware, software and prototyping, vehicle handling and performance and pilot interfaces.

[ + ] Navigation & Control Analysis
Basic - Basic ability to perform engineering analysis of Guidance, Navigtation, and Controls (GNC) systems using knowledge of guidance, navigation, and control theory, analysis techniques, and general knowledge of applications to aircraft, weapons, and space vehicles.
Preferred -General ability to perform engineering analysis of Guidance, Navigtation, and Controls (GNC) systems using knowledge of guidance, navigation, and control theory, analysis techniques, and general knowledge of applications to aircraft, weapons, and space vehicles.

[ + ] Simulation and Modeling
Basic - Basic aeromechanics and/or astodynamics knowledge and limited simulation model development experience.
Preferred -General knowledge of aeromechnics and astrodynamics, and environmental modeling.

Basic Qualifications For Consideration

Do you currently, or will you by June 30, 2013, meet the criteria described in the 'Typical Education / Experience' section of this requisition?

Typical Education/Experience

Other Job related information

Business Unit Defense, Space&Security
Division Networks & Space Systems
Program Space And Intelligence Systems
Job Type Non-Management
Experience Level Entry
US Person Status Required? Yes

Closing Date: 08/02/2013https://jobs.boeing.com/help/glossary.html#closing_dates">about closing dates

How to Apply:

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Mechanical System Design & Analysis Engineer 3 (Boeing)

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:01:57 GMT

Job Title: Mechanical System Design & Analysis Engineer 3
Company: Boeing
Location: Houston, TX

Req Id: 13-1008057
Location Houston, TX
Security Clearance Required? No Security Clearance Required
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Position Description

Assists in the engineering leadership of teams representing multiple skill areas, which may include internal and external resources and customers. Assists in project execution to complete the work statement. Supports the development, maintenance or modification of system designs/proposals to provide design documentation and high-level requirements to downstream users/customers. Works with customers and management to obtain approval. Performs and documents analyses to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications. Contributes to supplier development, test and production activities and assists in directing supplier to optimize integration and achieve program goals. Aids in the development of and utilizes project plans and integrated schedules to execute the project. Supports technical, business and integration leadership for the development and execution of project or team plans. Supports the development and documentation of mechanical and fluid system and thermal environment. Performs limited detail design development and modification of mechanical and fluid system installations. Supports team in performing spatial integration at system or component level and modification of mechanisms/landing gear/ordinance systems. Assists in preparing technical documents for mechanical components and systems. Assists in supporting proposal preparation and new business development efforts. Trains others. Works under general direction.

Competencies

General

[ + ] Collaboration
Works effectively and cooperatively with fellow employees, peers from other teams and/or parts of the organization and occasionally external customers; establishes and maintains good working relationships by actively involving others and helping them feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions. Places higher priority on team and/or organization goals than on own goals. Offers to provide help and/or leadership to other teams and/or employees and occasionally external customers when they need assistance.

[ + ] 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.

[ + ] Decision Making
Recognizes a wide range of potentially difficult issues, problems, or opportunities in own work group, across the organization and occasionally with external customers; determines whether action is needed. Identifies the need for and collects information to better understand difficult issues, problems, and opportunities. Integrates information from a wide variety of sources; detects trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships; creates relevant options for addressing difficult problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes. Formulates and/or makes recommendations for decision criteria based on issue complexity; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. Implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time. Includes fellow work group members, employees across the organization, and occasionally external customers in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions.

[ + ] Initiating Action
Takes immediate action when confronted with a problem or when made aware of a situation in own or other work area. Implements new ideas or potential solutions without prompting; does not wait for others to take action or to request action. Takes action that goes beyond job requirements in order to achieve objectives.

[ + ] Project Management
Experienced in creating comprehensive project schedules identifying time frames for key project milestones. Directs and manages more complex project schedules; independently identifies project resource requirements, may collaborate with others on the most complex projects assigned or assist more experienced employees in complex large scale projects. Ability to accept, direct and perform responsibilities and work assigned tasks as a project team member in support of the overall project; leads and directs the activities and resources of assigned projects and supports higher graded employees in more large scale and complex projects.

Technical

[ + ] Engineering Processes
Complete knowledge of responsibilities and tasks performed by various Engineering departments/disciplines (e.g., design, test, software, technology, avionics). Complete knowledge of the interaction between departments/ disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-engineering processes (e.g., Operations, Logistics, Business).

[ + ] Mech Component/System Eng
Complete knowledge of mechanical component and system design, analysis, and integration. Complete knowledge of the tools required for design, analysis, evaluation, and integration (i.e. computer aided design systems, mathematical modeling software, tolerance analysis software).

[ + ] Proposal Processes
Complete knowledge of government, company, and local policies, procedures, and regulations (e.g., Estimating system manual, FAR, DFAR, TINA, ITAR, Procurement integrity, Export Compliance) relating to the development of cost proposals. Complete knowledge of proposal, accounting, and rate development (common systems). Complete knowledge of audit, fact-finding, and negotiation processes (e.g., self audit, internal audit, government audit, effective negotiation) and how they affect the proposal process.

[ + ] Supplier Tech Management
Complete knowledge of project and supplier techniques (e.g., design reviews, schedule reviews, production readiness) required for the management of the supplier's technical activities (e.g., design, development, test). The ability to develop technical requirements and evaluate supplier performance as related to those requirements. The ability to distinguish between requirements and objectives and to balance between those requirements and the supplier's capabilities and limitations. Capable of working effectively with supplier technical team in assessing product/system issues or designs.

Basic Qualifications For Consideration

This position requires that you work out of Houston, TX. Do you currently live in the Houston, TX area (where relocating would not be required) or are you willing to relocate at your own expense?

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

Typical Education/Experience

Other Job related information

Candidates must be able to obtain clearance for NASA Systems and Facilities.

Business Unit Defense, Space&Security
Division Networks & Space Systems
Program Space Exploration
Job Type Non-Management
Experience Level Career/Experienced
US Person Status Required? Yes

Closing Date: 05/17/2013https://jobs.boeing.com/help/glossary.html#closing_dates">about closing dates

How to Apply:

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Structural/Mechanical Design Engineer 3/4 (Boeing)

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:01:56 GMT

Job Title: Structural/Mechanical Design Engineer 3/4
Company: Boeing
Location: Ridley Park, PA

Req Id: 13-1005311
Location Ridley Park, PA
Security Clearance Required? No Security Clearance Required
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Position Description

Researches, evaluates, and develops engineering solutions and recommendations involving repairs and modifications to structural, mechanical and interior payload system and components of technical in-service issues with the CH-47 aircraft. Utilizes 3D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design and analysis methods and tools to provide engineering solutions and recommendations to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers. Performs analyses of reported problems and discrepancies for potential safety issues and validates and verifies systems and components meet requirements and specifications. Acts as customer advocate during the design, repair, test and certification phases of product and services development. Uses in-service history of the product and engineering judgment to influence design. Analyzes and resolves technical problems that would affect cost, schedule and performance. Works under general or minimal 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.

[ + ] 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.

[ + ] Decision Making
Recognizes a wide range of potentially difficult issues, problems, or opportunities in own work group, across the organization and occasionally with external customers; determines whether action is needed. Identifies the need for and collects information to better understand difficult issues, problems, and opportunities. Integrates information from a wide variety of sources; detects trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships; creates relevant options for addressing difficult problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes. Formulates and/or makes recommendations for decision criteria based on issue complexity; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. Implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time. Includes fellow work group members, employees across the organization, and occasionally external customers in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions.

[ + ] Systems Thinking
Evaluates job tasks and processes on how well they help meet team objective(s); identifies non-value-adding components and barriers. Formulates change strategies; seeks input from others 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 accurate measurement systems to monitor the implementation.

Technical

[ + ] Aircraft Structure
Basic - Complete knowledge of aircraft structure, materials strengths and properties, design criteria, loading conditions, and processes (e.g. non destructive testing, corrosion prevention)
Preferred -Extensive, specialized knowledge of aircraft structure, materials strengths and properties, design criteria, loading conditions, and processes (e.g. non destructive testing, corrosion prevention)

[ + ] Aircraft Systems/Software
Basic - Complete knowledge of aircraft systems, components, and loadable/non-loadable software.
Preferred -Extensive, specialized knowledge of specific aircraft systems, components, and loadable/non-loadable software.

[ + ] Engineering Judgment
Basic - Exercises complete engineering judgment in developing appropriate decisions considering decision criteria, implications, and possible consequences, to ensure product design integrity. Demonstrates understanding of the applicable scientific and engineering knowledge and routinely includes company-wide subject matter experts to obtain good information for the engineering decision-making process.
Preferred -Exercises extensive engineering judgment in developing appropriate decisions considering decision criteria, implications, and possible consequences, to ensure product design integrity. Demonstrates understanding of the applicable scientific and engineering knowledge and routinely includes company-wide subject matter experts to obtain good information for the engineering decision-making process.

[ + ] Engineering Processes
Basic - Complete knowledge of responsibilities and tasks performed by various Engineering departments/disciplines (e.g., design, test, software, technology, avionics). Complete knowledge of the interaction between departments/ disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-engineering processes (e.g., Operations, Logistics, Business).
Preferred -Extensive and specialized knowledge of responsibilities and tasks performed by various Engineering departments/disciplines (e.g., design, test, software, technology, avionics). Extensive and specialized knowledge of the interaction between departments/ disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-engineering processes (e.g., Operations, Logistics, Business).

[ + ] Structural Design
Basic - Complete knowledge of structural design principles and practices from requirements generation to production and product support.
Preferred -Extensive, specialized knowledge of structural design principles and practices from requirements generation to production and product support.

[ + ] Structural Repair
Basic - Complete knowledge of structural repair principles (e.g., fatigue and corrosion, stress analysis, statics, materials strength, material characteristics, repair techniques). Knowledge of structural repair, overhaul, nondestructive inspection, corrosion control, and composites.
Preferred -Extensive, specialized knowledge of structural repair principles (e.g., fatigue and corrosion, stress analysis, statics, materials strength, material characteristics, repair techniques). Knowledge of structural repair, overhaul, nondestructive inspection, corrosion control, and composites.

Basic Qualifications For Consideration

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

Typical Education/Experience

Other Job related information

This position is assigned to the H47 Service Engineering organization and supports the resolution of technical issues with CH-47 field aircraft. This position works with Service Engineers and Technicians to evaluate and develop repairs to emergent issues in the field. Candidates are required create repairs with a high degree of acceptability by the company technical groups and the customer engineering communities. The individual selected for this position will be expected to mentor Service Engineers and Technicians. This individual will act as a liaison with program engineering to resolve and disposition discrepancies and repairs. In this position, the selected individual will be expected to support emergent travel, infrequent off-site assignments, and varying work schedules in support of customer aircraft. A candidate with design experience in rotary wing aircraft is required. Candidates possessing Material Review Board (MRB) authority is highly desirable. The applicant must have a broad understanding of structural loads and analysis. Applicant must be an effective communicator and be prepared to address technical issues with many domestic and overseas customers.

Business Unit Defense, Space&Security
Division Global Services & Support
Program Integrated Logistics
Job Type Non-Management
Experience Level Career/Experienced
US Person Status Required? Yes

Closing Date: 05/24/2013https://jobs.boeing.com/help/glossary.html#closing_dates">about closing dates

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Engineering Project Manager (Sikorsky)

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:49:37 GMT

Job Title: Engineering Project Manager
Company: Sikorsky
Location: Coatesville, PA

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation is a world leader in the design and manufacture of advanced helicopters for commercial, industrial and military uses. Sikorsky helicopters are used by all five branches of the United States armed forces, along with military services and commercial operators in more than 40 nations. Based in Stratford, Connecticut, USA, Sikorsky has outlying facilities in other Connecticut locations as well as in Florida and Alabama.

The Engineering Project Manager will Coordinate engineering completion projects to maintain schedules provided by the Division Manager of Engineering and the Operations Production Manager.

REGULAR ASSIGNED DUTIES AND REQUIRED PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

1. Engineering Project Management Completions involvement.
Coordinate Sikorsky Global Helicopter (SGH) departments with supporting documentation for System and Interior completions on the company's line of helicopters; as it relates to SGH Engineering. This will include overall review of the SGH completion engineering activity and ensuring that the engineering tasks (such as customer data requirements, shop support, certification issues, engineering reports) are being completed within the scheduled time frames. Fully understand the contract requirements between Sikorsky and SGH for all engineering requirements for product completion. Coordinate with SGH completion team, SGH Engineering team, outside vendors and the aircraft program managers during the completions process. Resolve interdepartmental issues proactively. Monitor and report engineering labor cost performance against project budgets. Prepare statements of work to support subcontracting of outside services and 3rd party equipment. Develop and support quoting activities for engineering requirements as it relates to production, completions, 3rd party engineering, and Helicopter Services Division (HSD) activities.

2. Coordinate the use of outside Engineering consultants.
Coordinate the use of outside engineering consultants for successful certification projects. Coordinate the project objectives with outside contractors and manage the performance of the contractor to project budgets and schedules.

3.Develop and maintain department procedures and policies.
Develop and recommend to the Manager of Engineering, new department policies and procedures. When approved, implement the procedures, as approved, in a timely manner.

4. Recommend new product business opportunities.
In the time frame assigned, perform analysis and present options with a recommended course of action to the Manager of Engineering for approval.

QUALIFICATIONS

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Program Management or equivalent degree with 2 or more years of relevant experience required.

A strong knowledge of MS project, MS Access, MS Excel, MS Word and the ability to manage multiple projects and people is required. Good interpersonal skills with an understanding of customer requirements and experience with managing production schedules required. Knowledge of aircraft completions, FAA certification procedures, production processes and engineering processes highly desired.

United Technologies Corporation is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

How to Apply:

ONLINE: http://sikorskycareers.contacthr.com/28904600

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Specialty Engineer (Acquisition Logistics Engineering)

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:12:03 GMT

Job Title: Specialty Engineer
Company: Acquisition Logistics Engineering
Location: Gautier, MS

Acquisition Logistics Engineering (ALE) is expanding its Specialty Engineering activity and has opportunities for motivated people interested in applying analytical methods to improve the quality of complex systems and equipment. Specialty engineering analyses, such as those in the areas of reliability, maintainability, testability, human factors, and system safety, are performed by ALE both as stand-alone projects and in support of broader efforts involving system level logistic and life-cycle-cost analysis.

As a Specialty Engineer at ALE, you will perform Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) predictions, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), hazard analysis, maintainability analysis, human factors or other specialty analysis, and will prepare reports to document the results. Products on which you may work involve ships, aircraft, ground transportation, and industrial processes. Our approaches regularly focus on analysis performed during conceptual and detailed design phases to develop the best value solution for our customers.

Position Requirements: A degree in electrical, mechanical, aero or industrial engineering, or related technical discipline is required. Strong written and verbal presentation skills are essential. Must be capable of understanding and evaluating detailed electronic/mechanical equipment designs based on review of schematics, drawings, and specifications. Must thrive in an aggressive environment involving multiple, simultaneous projects.

Desired Attributes: A background in reliability/maintainability, product support, system analysis, industrial analysis, product/process design activities, and/or system safety is desired. Certified Reliability Engineer, Certified RCM Developer, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Airframe & Powerplant Licensed Aircraft Mechanic or prior military acquisition program experience a plus.

Visit ALE�s web page at www.ale.com for more information on ALE and our services.

How to Apply:

EMAIL: resume@ale.com

To apply for positions at either our Worthington, OH or Gautier, MS location, e-mail your resume to resume@ale.com.

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