Mission Planning SME

Mission Planning SME Location: Niceville, FL or Las Vegas, NV This position provides a vital link between the warfighter and software development and test teams to ensure the warfighter’s requirements and recommendations are included in the development cycle. The role evaluates customer and operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters, and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces. Additionally, this person performs various analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture. Position Responsibilities Utilize aircrew experience to help Systems Engineers build software that meets the warfighters needs in an efficient, intuitive format Performs analyses on software environment to determine functionality and usability for the warfighter Acts as intermediary between Systems Engineers and active duty warfighters to determine issues and subsequent suitability for intended correction/fixes Integrates with Government test to ensure issues discovered are addressed and a path forward is obtained to prevent delays in the schedule Perform analysis to optimize total system and/or system architecture to solve complex mission planning problems Apply interdisciplinary, collaborative approaches to help plan, design, develop and verify system solutions. Define and coordinate system performance requirements and integrate technical parameters Define high level functional and performance requirements and verification methods, subsequent analysis, decomposition, and derivation of requirements, allocation of those lower-level requirements to physical and functional architectural elements, and tracking them through design, verification, integration, and operational validation Perform analyses for affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, survivability, human systems integration, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance, product security and other specialties quality factors into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success Perform risk assessments and generate mitigation plans for various programs with regard to compliance with system requirements and customer capabilities Develop verification and validation methods, processes, logic, and plans in support of program milestones. Test and validate to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience) Active U.S. Secret Clearance Bachelor’s degree or higher 5+ years of experience in mission planning 5+ years of aircrew experience in the F‑15E/EX platform Skilled in leading strategic technical briefings and effectively communicating specialized mission planning information to domestic (USAF/USN) and foreign military customers Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience) Experience with Joint Mission Planning System software Experience with application/daily use of JMPS by aircrew to accomplish needed planning to accomplish the mission, and a background that allows them to understand modernization of the F‑15, the use of new weapons/hardware, and application thereof Drug Free Workplace We are 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. Pay & Benefits We strive to deliver a total rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain the top talent. Elements of this package include competitive base pay of $147,050 – $158,622 and variable compensation opportunities, as well as eligibility for health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and various paid and unpaid time away programs. Security Clearance 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. Other Information Shift: 1 (United States of America) Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. This position is not contingent upon program award. EEO Statement 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. Legal Compliance This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. #J-18808-Ljbffr