Engineer/S, Communications & Sensor System

Job Description

Lead DSP subsystem engineer responsible for specifying, developing and verifying complex DSP payloads for communication and sensor satellites. Involves requirements and architecture development, analysis, modeling/simulation, and verification. Requires leading a team of engineers and working across various IPTs to accomplish above responsibilities.

Competencies

1) Technical Skills & Knowledge: Must have system engineering experience in requirements development, modeling, analysis and verification of digital communication payloads. 2) 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. 3) Problem Solving / Judgment: Gathers, examines, and interprets information from different sources to generate effective solutions to problems and make sound business decisions; generates alternate approaches to solving problems when needed; demonstrates awareness of the 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. 4) 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. 5) Leadership: Demostrated abiliy to lead a multi-disciplined team. Leads tasks and people effectively; guides and coaches others to improve skills and achieve challenging goals; inspires and motivates others; solicits and considers others' opinions. Takes independent action; seeks out additional assignments or tasks; make recommendations to improve systems or procedures; demonstrates a strong work ethic and sense of urgency for completing work assignments; meets commitments; seeks out and accomplishes professional development opportunities. Typically person in this position would possess 18 years experience.

Education

Requires a Bachelors degree in an engineering classification (electrical engineering preferred). Advanced degree in relevant engineering discipline desired.

Relocation Money Available

YES

Notes

Ability to obtain security clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.