Lead Systems Engineer

Parsons; Alabama; On-site; USD 134,000 - 241,000; 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 Lead Systems Engineer to provide direct technical guidance for the Next Generation Missile Defense Site Integration Lead. You will coordinate with the Customer, external stakeholders, and prime contractors to ensure seamless integration of weapon systems and tests.

The role requires an active Secret clearance, a BS in Engineering with 10+ years of experience (MS preferred), and strong collaboration skills across multi-organizational teams.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent with 10+ years of related experience.
• Working knowledge of MDA Missile Defense System (MDS).
• Experience across weapon system design, integration, and test.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering guidance to the Integration Office Site Integration Lead.
• Coordinate with Customer, external Stakeholders, and IPT/WG groups.
• Collaborate with Spectrum Management and Air Space managers and SMEs.
• Manage technical aspects of weapon system design and integration activities.
• Present reports to senior/executive leadership.
• Attend design reviews and technical interchanges.
• Develop presentations for leadership.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Missile Defense System (MDS) knowledge

System engineering & integration

MS Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel,

Collaboration across orgs

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

MS Degree (STEM)

Tools

Microsoft 365

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 Lead Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role, the successful candidate will provide direct technical guidance and support to the Next Generation Missile Defense Site Integration Lead.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provide engineering (e.g., design, siting, advance planning and studies, site development, etc.) technical guidance to the Integration Office Site Integration Lead.
• Ensure effective coordination/collaboration with the Customer, other external Stakeholders, and NGMD Civil Works (CW) Office through Integrated Product Team (IPT) and Working Group (WG) active participation.
• Collaborate with Electromagnetic Spectrum Management and Air Space managers and Subject Matter Experts.
• Assist the Integration Office Leadership Team with managing technical aspects of all assigned weapon system design and integration activities.
• Coordinate with multiple external agencies, internal stakeholders, and Prime Contractors at the senior/executive level.
• Identify weapon system design, development, integration, test, and fielding gaps and deficiencies and provide sound mitigation options supporting cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Actively participate in planned and ad hoc program reviews, design reviews, integration deep-dives, and other technical interchange meetings.
• Develop and present reports and presentations to senior/executive level leadership.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Active Secret clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical/scientific discipline specifically related to area of specialty and 10+ years of related professional experience Advanced degree may be preferred at this level
• Working knowledge of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Missile Defense System (MDS).
• Demonstrated knowledge of interceptor and/or ground sensor fielding requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to function across organizational boundaries.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a fast-paced office environment consisting of Government, Military, Prime Contractors, Support Contractors, and other Subject Matter Experts.
• Understanding of MDS integration plans (current/future sensors, current/future interceptors, current/future network architecture, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience with system engineering and integration processes.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft 365 products (i.e., Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• MS Degree (STEM) with 12+ years supporting missile defense-related or other large, complex Department of War system-of-systems programs.
• Expert level experience with the MDA MDS.
• Expert level experience with interceptor or ground sensor fielding requirements.
• Expert level experience with MDA System Engineering and Integration processes.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance as needed.

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Secret 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: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00

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
• 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.