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SALARIED EXEMPT JOB DESCRIPTION
OCCUPATIONAL TITLE:
SYSTEMS ENGINEER, SENIORCODE: S836-3
GRADE:
ST003LEVEL:
SENIORREFERENCE :
OCCUPATION DEFINITION
Apply systems engineering process tools and skills to enable the logical and systematic conversion of customer needs into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. Complies, organizes performs, analyzes and documents complete compliance verification programs which assess design performance and operational suitability against documented requirements. Coordinates integration of total system by management of system and subsystem interfaces. Identifies, analyzes and resolves program issues. Breadth of responsibilities include Technical Planning, System Integration, Verification/Validation, Cost/Risk analysis, Supportability and System Effectiveness. These are applied to the system solutions from concept, design, fabrication, test installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
LEVEL CHARACTERISTICS
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KNOWLEDGE |
Complete understanding and wide application of technical principle, theories, and concepts in the field. General knowledge of other related disciplines. |
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PROBLEM SOLVING |
Provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, and practicable, and consistent with organization objectives. |
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DISCRETION/LATITUDE |
Works only under general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. |
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IMPACT |
Contributes to the completion of specific programs and projects. Failure to obtain results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in serious program delays and considerable expenditure of resources. |
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LIAISON |
Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts. Represents t he organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects. |
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Normally requires a bachelors degree in an accredited and related engineering or scientific discipline, such as Systems Engineering, and a minimum of five years of related professional experience , three years with a M.S., or a PhD .
DATE ORIGINATED:
August 01, 1996DATE LAST REVISED:
August 01, 1996DATE LAST REVIEWED:
August 01, 1996