Field Engineer

Parsons; Centreville (VA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

ESOP

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Field Engineer in Centreville, VA to provide technical expertise for Point of Entry systems worldwide, including installation, maintenance, and sustainment. You will support system upgrades, diagnostics, and field operations in challenging environments.

Ideal candidates have TS/SCI clearance, a engineering degree, 5+ years in field engineering, and willingness to travel up to 30% internationally; passport required. Parsons offers comprehensive benefits and a path for growth.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field or equivalent.
• 5+ years of field engineering or technical support experience.
• Proficiency in hardware and software maintenance, diagnostics, and repair.
• Experience with infrastructure installation and sustainment (electrical systems, HVAC, generators).
• Strong problem‑solving skills with ability to perform root cause analysis.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% internationally and possess a valid passport.

Responsibilities

• Support system installation, upgrades, refreshes, and maintenance at Point of Entry sites globally.
• Perform diagnostics, repairs, and asset inventory for field-related sustainment and logistical work.
• Participate in testing and evaluation of software and hardware upgrades at the warehouse laboratory and test bed.
• Conduct site surveys to collect data for successful system deployment planning and execution.
• Execute both software and hardware maintenance, as well as infrastructure installation and sustainment.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance, Checks, and Services (PMCS) to ensure optimal system performance.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Mode Effects, Criticality Analysis (FMECA) to improve maintenance procedures.
• Provide technical support to the help desk for remote problem resolution.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

5+ years field engineering

Diagnostics & repair

Infrastructure installation

Passport required

Travel up to 30% internationally

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Field Engineer to join our team!

In this role, you will provide technical expertise for the Point of Entry family of systems, supporting installation, maintenance, and field-related sustainment work worldwide.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Support system installation, upgrades, refreshes, and maintenance at Point of Entry sites globally

• Perform diagnostics, repairs, and asset inventory for field-related sustainment and logistical work

• Participate in testing and evaluation of software and hardware upgrades at the warehouse laboratory and test bed

• Conduct site surveys to collect data for successful system deployment planning and execution

• Execute both software and hardware maintenance, as well as infrastructure (electrical systems, HVAC, generators) installation and sustainment

• Perform Preventive Maintenance, Checks, and Services (PMCS) to ensure optimal system performance

• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Mode Effects, Criticality Analysis (FMECA) to improve maintenance procedures

• Provide technical support to the help desk for remote problem resolution

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field. Equivalent work experience in lieu of degree.

• 5+ years of experience in field engineering or technical support roles

• Proficiency in hardware and software maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of complex systems

• Experience with infrastructure installation and sustainment (electrical systems, HVAC, generators)

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to perform root cause analysis

• Willingness to travel up to 30% internationally.

• Must have an active Passport.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience with predictive maintenance technologies such as thermography and ultrasonics

• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)

• Knowledge of government contracting processes and procedures

• Multi-lingual capabilities for international deployments

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.

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: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00

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
• holidays

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—

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About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.