http://www.flightglobal.com/jobsFlight Jobshttp://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/airport-engineer-45-wa-washington-200647115.htmTue, 24 Nov 2009 10:53:19 +0000217857Ensure that aircraft in Product Development are compatible with existing and future airport infrastructure and operating environment. Develop design requirements (wingspan, overall length, pavement loading, etc) to support new aircraft configuration development. Assess aircraft configuration for airport compatibility and provide design change recommendations at various stages of development. Participate in various industry activities airport conferences, regulatory meetings to disseminate Boeing product information, influence regulatory (FAA/ICAO) and industry organizations (Airports Council International, IATA) to improve compatibility of Boeing products. Works under the direction of the Lead Engineer. Team player. Self starter. Ideal candidate shall have skill in computing (MS Office), public speaking, technical writing, and ability to work with internal/external customers on a cross-cultural basis. Pluses include: Working knowledge of airport planning/design/operations (FAA and ICAO), aircraft performance/aircraft systems, and AutoCAD 2004 or later. Actual experience preferred. Foreign language skills desired. Position may require occasional travel. Competencies General Communication Consistently 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 even complex messages 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 project leads and other internal employees in effective communication techniques. Planning And Organizing Identifies more critical and less critical activities and assignments; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Proactively determines project or assignment requirements by breaking them down into tasks and identifying types of equipment, materials, and people needed. Effectively allocates appropriate amounts of time for completing own work; avoids scheduling conflicts. Is an expert at taking advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently; coordinates with internal and external partners. Uses time effectively and prevents irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion. Technical Airplane Configuration Basic - General knowledge of Boeing and Competitor airplane models and their basic dimensional and performance characteristics and the application of these models to the worldwide market. Preferred - Extensive knowledge of Boeing and Competitor airplane models and their basic dimensional and performance characteristics and the application of these models to the worldwide market. Airport Characteristics Basic - Advanced knowledge of airport physical characteristics (e.g., airfield design, pavement strength, design standards) and operating procedures (e.g., crash/fire/rescue data, air traffic control). Preferred - Advanced knowledge of airport physical characteristics (e.g., airfield design, pavement strength, design standards) and operating procedures (e.g., crash/fire/rescue data, air traffic control). Effective Written Comm Basic - Extensive understanding of the effectiveness of different communication materials (e.g., proposals, papers, user guides, reports, articles, promotional materials, brochures, web sites, presentations, speeches), to select and direct the preparation of materials to satisfy a variety of customer requirements. Preferred - Advanced, expert understanding of the effectiveness of different communication materials (e.g., proposals, papers, user guides, reports, articles, promotional materials, brochures, web sites, presentations, speeches). Advanced ability to select the appropriate communication tools based on the analysis of disparate types of information for the creation of the overall communication strategy. Advanced ability to construct and present a proposal that effectively articulates the company position. Advanced ability to apply advanced understanding of text and graphics techniques for draft proposal preparation. Industry Knowledge Basic - Extensive, specialized knowledge of internal and external business environment. To include customers and their business models, competitors, general market forces, global economy, market trends, regulatory environments, and political forces/realities. Extensive, specialized knowledge of your Boeing business segment (to include competitors) and other Boeing product lines. Extensive, specialized knowledge of products regulatory environment (FAA, JAA, MIL STD., etc.). Preferred - Advanced, expert knowledge of the industry environment. Include customers and their business models, competitors, general market forces, global economy, market trends, products regulatory environments, political forces/realities. Industry Regulations Basic - Extensive and specialized knowledge of federal aviation administration and foreign regulatory agencies procedures and regulations. Preferred - Advanced/expert knowledge of federal aviation administration and foreign regulatory agencies procedures and regulations. Typical Education/Experience Level 4 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and related experience, Master's with related experience or PhD with related 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 5 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's with related experience, Master's with related experience or PhD with related 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 *** Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, credit checks, and/or other requirements. These additional items are required for the Company to comply with various laws and regulatory rules.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. The job specifications - including competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics), job-relevant work experience, education, and other requirements described in this requisition - will be the basis for applicant screening, including resume reviews, structured interviews and any other assessments used to support the hiring decision. All candidates considered for this position may be required to participate in a structured interview. The structured interview is a standardized method of evaluating candidates' job-related competencies to support an objective selection and promotion process. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/test-evaluation-engineer-3-mo-missouri-200636774.htmThu, 12 Nov 2009 15:57:25 +0000178556Support the Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) test program domestic and international testing as a test conductor. Overall responsible for the conduct of the testing. Requires effective communication with the military customer, test community, and engineering. Develops detailed test procedures, and instrumentation and configuration definition, needed to perform the test and minimize risk within the constraints of the test plan. Requires leadership skills and the ability to make a decision under pressure. Ability to update and design a schedule. Work to a defined plan without constant guidance. Uses analytical tools to verify the design. Analyzes, processes, and formats data to customer requirements. Prepares and publishes test reports to document test results and satisfy requirements. Presents test results internally. Archives data and reports. Trains others. Works under general direction. Competencies General 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. Technical Flight Test Reporting General ability to document flight test and communicate the data clearly to the appropriate audience verbally or through technical reports. Flight Test Basic knowledge of and ability to work within flight test requirements, environment (e.g., Air Traffic Control, Air Space, Duty Day and flight test team) and coordination procedures. Test Conduct Complete ability to lead a team to conduct a test, compilation of test sequence, monitor progress of the test, and record test activities while being able to accommodate any unforeseen events that occur during the test. 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 An ability to obtain a final clearance (pre-start) is required. This requires a current Secret Clearance - Eligibility to live and work in US Required or equivalent (Refer to Security Clearance Definitions link above). *** Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, credit checks, and/or other requirements. These additional items are required for the Company to comply with various laws and regulatory rules.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. The job specifications - including competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics), job-relevant work experience, education, and other requirements described in this requisition - will be the basis for applicant screening, including resume reviews, structured interviews and any other assessments used to support the hiring decision. All candidates considered for this position may be required to participate in a structured interview. The structured interview is a standardized method of evaluating candidates' job-related competencies to support an objective selection and promotion process. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/test-evaluation-engineer-34-wa-washington-200621408.htmWed, 28 Oct 2009 10:07:24 +0000152900The candidate will be responsible for leading a test team in the planning of, execution of and reporting of on-aircraft airworthiness or mission systems test activities in support of the P-8A SDD Flight Test Program. Primary responsibilities will include: The development and generation of detailed flight test plans, for the daily flight test execution of mission systems, airworthiness or weapons separation testing and the reporting of test results. Daily test execution includes the integration of on-aircraft ground and flight tests; development of detailed test cards for each test, conducting pre-flight and post-flight team de-briefs and conducting flights in accordance with the USN issued flight clearances and operational limitations. The individual will be responsible for aircraft configuration management to support testing, the tracking of test points and for the reporting of test results. The Test Conductor will be responsible to integrate all aspects of the tests including test resources and ranges including the coordination to acquire necessary USN flight clearances. The individual will be required to coordinate technical requirements with Boeing engineering IPTs and USN Competencies. The Test Conductor will reside on the P-8A Boeing / USN Integrated Test Team and report to either the Boeing Airworthiness or Mission Systems Flight Test Team Leader. Initial support will be at Boeing Field in Seattle, until completion of the first flight of the aircraft and then transitions to NAS Patuxent River, Maryland as the primary test site. 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.  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. Technical  Engineering Tests Techniques Basic - Intermediate ability to perform engineering tests techniques, including handling qualities, performance, systems testing, structural loads, weapons separation, propulsion, etc. Preferred - Advanced ability to perform engineering tests techniques, including handling qualities, performance, systems testing, structural loads, weapons separation, propulsion, etc.  Flight Test Reporting Basic - General ability to document flight test and communicate the data clearly to the appropriate audience verbally or through technical reports. Preferred - Advanced ability to document flight test and communicate the data clearly to the appropriate audience verbally or through technical reports.  Flight Test Basic - Basic knowledge of and ability to work within flight test requirements, environment (e.g., Air Traffic Control, Air Space, Duty Day and flight test team) and coordination procedures. Preferred - Complete knowledge of and ability to work within flight test requirements, environment (e.g., Air Traffic Control, Air Space, Duty Day and flight test team) and coordination procedures. Able to integrate operations in a flight test environment.  Test Conduct Basic - Complete ability to lead a team to conduct a test, compilation of test sequence, monitor progress of the test, and record test activities while being able to accommodate any unforeseen events that occur during the test. Preferred - Extensive and specialized ability to lead a team to conduct a test, compilation of test sequence, monitor progress of the test, and record test activities while being able to accommodate any unforeseen events that occur during the test.  Test Configuration Control Basic - Complete knowledge of test article/vehicle configuration control procedure required to prepare for a given test. This requires the use of configuration control management process to track and maintain article/vehicle configuration. Complete ability to configure the test article using test requirements gathered from test plans, government regulations, and safety rules. Preferred - Extensive and specialized knowledge of test article/vehicle configuration control procedure required to prepare for a given test. This requires the use of configuration control management process to track and maintain article/vehicle configuration. Extensive and specialized ability to configure the test article using test requirements gathered from test plans, government regulations, and safety rules.  Veh Sys & Subcomponent Test Basic - Comprehensive knowledge across a wide range of engineering disciplines (e.g. structural design, mechnical design, electrical design, aerodynamics, stress analysis, weight and balance preparation, durability, dynamics, fluid power systems, propulsion/fuel systems, acoustics, material properties, fracture mechanics, environmental conditioning, control theory, and test instrumentation). Knowledge of domestic and international regulations (e.g. FAA, DOD, and NASA regulations) on the certification of test articles/vehicles to assure compliance of design. Utilizes the above knowledge and Boeing/Industry standards to design, set up and execute tests (e.g. structural, noise, mechanical, electrical, environmental, and materials on systems, vehicles and subcomponents). Preferred - Extensive knowledge across a wide range of engineering disciplines (e.g. structural design, mechnical design, electrical design, aerodynamics, stress analysis, weight and balance preparation, durability, dynamics, fluid power systems, propulsion/fuel systems, acoustics, material properties, fracture mechanics, environmental conditioning, control theory, and test instrumentation). Extensive knowledge of domestic and international regulations (e.g. FAA, DOD, and NASA regulations) on the certification of test articles/vehicles to assure compliance of design. Utilizes the above knowledge and Boeing/Industry standards to lead the design, set up and execution of tests (e.g. structural, noise, mechanical, electrical, environmental, and materials on systems, vehicles and subcomponents). 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   This posting is for multiple positions supporting the P-8A airworthiness and or mission systems testing. The individual must have experience in developmental mission systems, airworthiness or weapon systems flight testing and the ability to lead a test team in the execution of on aircraft testing. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and leadership skills are required to successfully interface with USN customer counterparts and Boeing P-8A IPT personnel. Experience at NAS Patuxent River, MD and an understanding of USN test instructions and processes is desired. The candidate must have demonstrated experience in developing detailed test points from system level specification requirements, test planning, execution and reporting of test results. This position will include flying on-board the P-8A aircraft during testing and thus requires the ability to obtain Military or FAA medical certification, successfully complete aviation physiological and altitude chamber training, limited life support / emergency egress and water survival training. *** Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, credit checks, and/or other requirements. These additional items are required for the Company to comply with various laws and regulatory rules.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. The job specifications - including competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics), job-relevant work experience, education, and other requirements described in this requisition - will be the basis for applicant screening, including resume reviews, structured interviews and any other assessments used to support the hiring decision. All candidates considered for this position may be required to participate in a structured interview. The structured interview is a standardized method of evaluating candidates' job-related competencies to support an objective selection and promotion process.