Job Description
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The Air Dominance Division of Boeing Defense Space and Security is looking for a highly experienced subject matter expert in Open Mission Systems Architectures to support the Phantom Works Advanced Design organization’s pursuit of several Next Generation Air Dominance Family of Systems development projects.
The candidate’s key responsibilities will be leading the design and development of open architecture mission systems, including tactical sensors and payloads – both Radio Frequency and Electro-Optic/Infrared and electronic warfare, including the design of platform centric integration capabilities such as sensor resource management and data fusion. Included in this design space is multi-aperture integration for cross-sensor and multi-platform functional capabilities. These responsibilities will include technical trades studies, requirements development, software development, integration, test, and verification/validation both for technology maturation/risk reduction, and ultimately for operational deployment. A key attribute for this position is the ability to understand the big picture and the inter-relationships of all components and activities in the system, including the impact of changes in one area on another. This includes the ability to see and understand the inter-relationships between components of systems and plans, anticipate future events, and apply the principles of systems thinking to accelerate performance.
Position Responsibilities:
- Implementation of open architecture standards, most significantly Open Mission Systems (OMS); and including (SPEAD, MOSA, CONCERTO, FACE, SOSA, VITA, UCI, etc)
- Execution of trade studies to evaluate different open architecture designs and their effect on system functions and capabilities
- Working with multiple suppliers and integrated solutions
- Application of leadership skills and abilities to lead a team to technical consensus
- Design and integration of high-speed data networks
- Sensor and aperture hardware and software integration
- Analysis of multi-functional digital and RF aperture performance and associated resource management design and integration
- Implementation of COTS processor hardware and software layers (GPP, GPU, VPX, PPC, etc)
- Design and implementation of sensor resource management software and algorithms
- Lead detailed analysis of installed sensor system performance
- Directing research into advanced concepts and prototypes for various communication, sensor, electronic warfare and other electromagnetic systems and components to develop new business opportunities
- Working directly with senior customers to develop concepts and requirements for future systems
- Working with source selection teams to identify appropriate solutions (make and buy) for critical programs
- Provides support to products throughout their lifecycle from manufacturing to customer use by coordinating product-wide corrective and preventive actions as required
- Leads development of large-scale proposals to support development of new business
- Knowledge of analog and digital signal processing, antenna theory, stochastic theory, and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) algorithms
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
- 7+ years’ experience in related industry and engineering positions and/or equivalent experience in government related positions
- Experience in RF (Radio Frequency) theory and application
- Experience in Analog/Digital Signal Processing
- Experience using MATLAB
- Experience using Python
- Experience in technical leadership
- Experience working with open architecture systems for military applications
- Experience with sensor resource management designs
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Experience in government related positions
- 15+ years’ experience in related engineering/industry position
- Experience in EO/IR (Electro-optic/Infrared) theory and application
- Demonstrated leadership for driving issue resolution and mitigating technical risk
- Experience working with product/component developers and vendors who provide critical functionality to the overall system
Typical Education/Experience:
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years’ related work experience, Master+12 years’ related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Union Position:
This is not a union represented position.
Shift:
This position is for 1st shift.
Travel:
Expect approximately 10% travel, dependent on program stages.
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range: $145,350 – $196,650
Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.