Senior Systems Engineer - Military Veterans

Req #: R164956

Location(s):

• US - AL, Huntsville

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Job Description:

Ready for a challenge helping defend our country? Parsons is looking to add Senior Systems Engineers in support of the Missile Defense Agency. Our Systems Engineers work with the MDA and function as a technical, engineering, advisory, and management support.

Duties include: 

• Provide Systems Engineering expertise and knowledge
• Identify, analyze, and document system, design, interface, assessment, and validation/verification requirements to include risk assessments
• Provide Prime Contractor proposal technical evaluation and analysis
• Collaborate across the MDA organization (including multinational exchanges)
• Present technical information to MDA Leadership at various levels

Required Skills:

• Bachelors degree in a STEM program and 7+ years of experience in Systems Engineering or related work
• Working knowledge of design, interface, assessment, and validation/verification requirements from a Systems Engineering perspective
• Familiarity with missile and/or interceptor weapon system components and performance
• Ability to present complex information and concepts to leaders at various levels
• Ability to work independently within a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to work across organizational boundaries
• Self-starter with willingness to learn
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office® applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access)
• Active Secret security clearance; ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret security clearance as required

Desired Skills:

• Masters degree in a STEM program and 12+ years of experience in Systems Engineering or related work
• Working knowledge of MDA Systems Engineering processes and procedures
• Working knowledge of BMD Weapon Systems or C2BMC
• Working knowledge of Missile Defense System architecture and concepts
• Working knowledge of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) requirements
• Working knowledge MBSE and related tools
• Working knowledge threat characterization, trajectories, RF sensing/signatures, and/or EO/IR sensing/signatures
• Working knowledge Tactical data links (TDL J, Link 11, Link 16) systems, encryption systems, precision timing systems (PNT), and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Secret

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range:

$120,800.00 - $217,400.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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