Full vacancy announcement follows. As an Instrument Systems Engineer, the incumbent's systems engineering role is very broad in scope with primarily technical responsibilities for the instrument hardware and software development and is the primary technical team leader. Creates a requirements flow-down that translates measurement or performance objectives into functional and or design requirements and specifications. Prepares reports and chairs presentations on the technical status of the system to the Project, Center and Headquarters management. Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Experience is typically in or related to the work of the position described.
Curriculum must include 30 semester hours of course work in a combination of mathematics, statistics and computer science. If an applicant meets the qualification requirements based solely on education, additional requirements may apply. Knowledge of scientific and engineering disciplines. Ability to plan, organize, lead and develop a cohesive team of discipline engineers. Knowledge of integration and test activities that are required to verify system functional requirements, performance calibrations and environmental compatibilities.