Lead Systems Engineer

Parsons; Alabama; On-site; USD 134,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

ESOP

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons seeks a Lead Systems Engineer to provide direct technical guidance for Next Generation Missile Defense Site Integration. You will collaborate with the Integration Office Lead, customers, and external stakeholders to shape design, integration, and fielding efforts across complex systems.

You will coordinate across government and contractor teams, manage information at senior levels, and present plans and findings to leadership.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field with 10+ years experience.
• Experience with missile defense or complex DoD system-of-systems programs.
• Ability to collaborate across organizations and with government and contractors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 products.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering guidance to the Integration Office Site Integration Lead.
• Coordinate with Customer and external Stakeholders through IPTs and WGs.
• Collaborate with Electromagnetic Spectrum Management and Air Space managers.
• Assist Leadership with technical aspects of all weapon system design and integration activities.
• Coordinate with external agencies, internal stakeholders, and Prime Contractors at senior levels.
• Identify gaps in weapon system design, development, integration, test, and fielding and provide mitigation options.
• Participate in program reviews, design reviews, and other technical meetings.
• Develop and present reports to senior leadership.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

System integration experience

Communication with senior leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

10+ years of related professional experience

MS Degree in STEM preferred

Tools

MDS knowledge

Interoperability with DoD systems

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 - $241,400.00We 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